Kick-off for first youth section of American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) outside of the U.S, targeting professionals up to 35 years age. Inauguration took place during the third Middle East Process Engineering Conference 2015 in Bahrain with the presence of more than 150 companies and attracting a crowd of hundreds, including industry CEOs and executive management. The Young Professional Committee (YPC) avails unique opportunities to more than young professionals (35 years or younger), including:
- Technical and personal growth at a younger age
- Career building
- Bridging the gap between academia and industry
- Social responsibility and community outreach
- Leadership development
- Social networking and knowledge sharing.
Saudi Aramco’s Menahi M. Al-Utaibi, acting manager of the Process & Control Systems Department: “The Young Professional Committee is a fulfillment of our pledge to empower our youth with full trust and support”. “YPC provides an opportunity for networking and advancing your technical skills,” June Wispelwey, AIChE executive director, said during her speech. She called upon the delegates to view the exciting initiatives, highlighting the significant presence of AIChE in such a strategic region as the Middle East. The audience watched a short video highlighting the YPC vision as a future-focused, growing body that serves as a platform for young chemical engineers. Also, the YPC mission was demonstrated to attract and engage young professionals by providing lifelong development and networking opportunities. It extends to build a vibrant community cultivating professionalism, innovation, and social responsibility, thereby encouraging the transformation of the industry for the benefit of everyone. The new YPC currently includes eight founding officers from various major oil and gas companies such as Saudi Aramco, Sadara, AspenTech, and Gurdian. For more information, check in on their Linkedin profile, follow them on Twitter or send an email.