Early Careers and Women in ITS Forum joint meeting

The Early Careers Forum and the Women in ITS Forum will be holding a joint meeting and will take place on the 20 November 2024, in Poole, hosted by ITS UK Member Yunex Traffic.    

Starting at 11am, we will be discussing how we can continue to encourage further inclusivity and inspire diverse career pathways as we take an in-depth look into different facets of career development. 

We will hear from our hosts Yunex Traffic, followed by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, after which we will hear from our 2023 ITS US Essay Competition winners, who will share some of their reflections and thoughts in the time since they won the Award.  Beckie Faulkner, WSP and Vice Chair of the WITS Forum will present a WSP led project on career pathways and finally Adie Saunders will be outlining the 7 Pillars Programme. 

And to round off the day, we will be given a tour of Yunex’s fantastic site in Poole – a great opportunity to see ITS in action!

We encourage you to register your place for what promises to be an excellent day of great content and networking! 
 

Agenda

11:00am | Introduction and Welcome
Ashik Nazar, Early Careers Forum Chair; Gemma Tredwell, Women in ITS Forum Chair; & Max Sugarman ITS UK Chief Executive

11.15am | Introduction to Yunex UK and Poole site & Women @ Yunex network 
Gavin Trimnell, Sales Director, Yunex Traffic and Sue Jennings, Business Excellence Manager, Yunex Traffic

11.45am | Insights on Inclusivity and Career Development from Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council
Michelle Fillingham, ITS & Traffic Signals Team Leader, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council 

12.00pm | Lunch

1.00pm | Career Pathways
Beckie Faulkner, Women in ITS Forum Vice Chair, WSP

1.20pm | Reflections from our 2023 Essay Competition Winners including Q&A
Alison Gibson, Mott MacDonald (Early Careers Winner) and 2023 Student Apprentice Winner, Anesu Jaharu

1.50pm | 7 Pillars Programme
Adie Saunders, Founder, Yes You Can Training

2.20pm I Closing Remarks and next steps for Forums
Gemma Tredwell and Ashik Nazar, Forum Chairs 

2.30pm I Yunex Traffic site and factory tour

3.30PM I Close