The EIANZ invites you to the EIANZ 2023 Students and Early Careers Symposium to be online via Zoom webinar over 2 x 3 hour sessions on consecutive days. The event is targeted at emerging leaders and bright minds in the environment industry. The symposium will feature presentations from a range of large employers, such as consultants, council and government departments as well as emerging professionals who will share their experiences and advice on succeeding in the industry.

Who should attend:

The Symposium has been developed for:

• Those studying part-time and full-time in environment-related degrees
• Those new to the industry (Early career professionals within the first five years of their careers).

The symposium will feature presentations from young early career professionals who are at the beginning of their career in the environment, and leading industry professionals who have years of experience in their field. Hear about how these professionals broke into their field, what they do, and what tips they have for bright minds looking to do the same.

What's included:

Day 1

• What is the environment industry? How the environmental industry started and what sectors it spans today
• Entering the Industry - advice on careers and relevant skills
• Professional memberships and volunteering
• Ethical Environmental Practice
• A day in the life in the environment industry
• Professional Writing 101
• Careers Panel: Senior practitioners on emerging trends in the environment industry

Day 2

• Environmental Legislation 101
• Becoming a CEnvP
• How to know your worth - a conversation on salaries
• Panel Session - Senior practitioners from government, NGO's and consultancies

View the event program →

The event will run off Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) on both days. Zoom links to access the sessions will be provided in your registration confirmation email. Please check your spam or junk folder if you have not received the email. These sessions will be recorded for those unable to attend live.

Not an EIANZ member?
Consider joining as a student, associate or full member today! To receive the member rate to the symposium make sure you apply for membership prior to registering for the event!

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