The Delegates Association

The CPDA is in the process of setting up a Delegates’ Association to include current and former students. It has been recognised for some time that this would be of benefit to both the scheme and the delegates. The Association has the backing of the CPDA Management Board, and an input to the Association will be made by a former CPDA Graduate, Patrick Williams, who is a member of the Board, representing INBIS the Engineering Consultancy.

It is still early days but based on feedback we have received from delegates the purpose of the Association will be to:

• Act as a voice for current delegates so that they can input into the structure and content of the Scheme;
• Keep former delegates involved with the Scheme;
• Act as a networking opportunity where delegates can exchange business ideas and opportunities;
• Provide support during delegates course of study. An opportunity to provide each other with advice, support and information on modules and projects;
• An information point where both current and former delegates can find out about forthcoming events and activities, module venues/dates and project planning sessions;
• Provide information regarding relevant points from committees and Board meetings which directly effect the delegates.

In the future it is hope that we will be able to hold some social events but at this stage we are just gathering ideas as to how the Association should be set up. If you have any ideas or would like to get involved then please complete the feedback form below. Remember this is your Association so we need your support to make it successful and allow you to have an input into the Scheme. We would therefore like to encourage some ideas and representation from current delegates in the development of the Association.