Get involved

Keen to get involved, give back or raise your profile? Whatever your skills and interests we welcome new branch members, committee members or support in organising events. Like to know more? or have an idea for an event, please contact us to find out what is involved and contribute to our work. 

We elect our committee each summer at our branch annual meeting but welcome ideas and suggestions for topics to cover at branch events all year round.

If there is anything we can do to help support you, please email the branch: wyork@cipdbranch.co.uk

Networking and learning

Our members rate their access to a local branch in their top three membership benefits. With workshops, round tables, panel discussions and expert speakers, our thought-provoking events cover everything our community needs. Come along to our branch events to explore the issues and trends impacting our profession. Network, learn and share ideas with people professionals in our area.
 
The branch organises a programme of events and seminars on a variety of topics from September to July each year to support your continued professional development, underpinned by the Profession Map. These sessions are listed in Eventbrite and can be accessed via the "See what's coming up in West Yorkshire" link above. 

Our branch events are usually held online or at different locations as the branch covers a large geographical area. We sometimes collaborate with other branches on virtual events, and members from around the world are welcome to join.

Volunteering

Keen to get involved, give back or raise your profile? Whatever your skills and interests, learn more about branch volunteering. 

Support for student members

Just starting out on your career? Want to meet experienced people professionals and keep up to date with all the topics you cover in your studies? We’re here for you as you study for your CIPD qualification.  

Student ambassadors

Our student ambassador programme has been created to:

• Provide an opportunity to connect our members/new members to current university/study provider students.
• Build brand recognition at our partner universities/study providers.
• Inspire early careers within HR and membership of the CIPD through personal career story telling, networking, and industry exposure.

CIPD members wishing to be an ambassador will be given a two-hour training session and standardised materials for delivering career talks. This is a fantastic way for members to build up their experience and gather evidence that could contribute to progressing your membership. For more information or to get involved, please contact us by email.

Member-to-member mentoring

We connect members who want to develop new skills and progress their careers with members who have expertise in coaching and mentoring. Mentee and Mentor applications are taken in September/October each year, followed by a matching process to provide mentees with the best possible experience.

Join one of our special interest groups

We bring together people professionals with a common interest to network, share ideas and learn from one another. Please email us if you’d like to join one of our special interest groups.

Independent consultants

We have established a popular special interest group which meets several times per year to discuss and explore ways of working together and building a supportive environment for independent consultants and other freelance people professionals.

These events are popular and receive excellent feedback. Check out our events page to look for the next meeting of our independent consultant group.

Get in touch to find out more. And let us know your ideas for other special interest groups.