Graduate services, training and development
Current Services
Events
We currently run two half-day events (link to pictures) in the calendar year. This format is to minimise the disruption to members' working day whilst maximizing the opportunity for attendance at the event.
Forum members meet and network whilst they discuss relevant topics, develop relevant skills and listen to key note speakers. We held our first event on September 29th 2006 and our last event on May 14th 2007.
Watch this space for notification of our forthcoming events.
Events always have a positive relevant theme and are structured to enable members to take something of value from attending.
Internet
This part of the PATH National website is dedicated to the Forum. It is still undergoing development so your comments are welcome.
We are looking to develop a newsletter section in the future. Please start to send us articles of particular interest to you and your profession/specialism.
We want this site to be a proactive, enabling tool which allows the Forum and its members to continue the professional progression they started at PATH National.
For the future
In the future as the Forum matures, we will be able to post the research and development papers of members. We will conduct our own research to ensure activities remain both relevant and topical. Eventually there will be mini networks consisting of members in the same or similar discipline/specialism.
Training and development
There are numerous PATH National Ltd courses that Forum members can attend. These are either free or at a reduced rate.
Courses include the following:
- Mastering Assignments and Writing Essays
- Consultation and Participation in Planning
- Report and Letter Writing, Housing Law (intro)
- Public Speaking without Fear
- Advanced Public Speaking
- Assertiveness
- Introduction to Planning Law
- Current Issues in Planning Practice
- Presentation Skills Using Powerpoint
We recently developed and conducted a new Mentoring course for mentors and mentees, to support members.
There is opportunity for members stuck in the same job for a number of years to do further study to enhance their circumstances. Management Development Programmes such as:
- Advanced Dimploma in Management Studies
- Dimploma in Management Studies
- Certificate of First Line Management



