YEA Mentorship Programme
ASHRAE Ireland YEA Mentorship Programme
ASHRAE Ireland Launched our mentorship programme in 2022. The purpose of this programme is to assist younger engineers in the early stages of their career and provide them with guidance and support from industry leaders.For an overview of the Mentorship Programme, please see the information in the flyer below
ASHRAE Ireland mentorship programme is kindly sponsored by Ardmac
On behalf of ASHRAE Ireland, I’m delighted to continue the Mentorship Program for young engineers in Ireland, sponsored by Ardmac. The last number of years have been particularly difficult for graduates and young professionals as they have had less opportunity for networking, peer support, and professional development at a critical stage in their career. This program, focused on the Mechanical Engineering, Energy systems and Building Services professions, is intended to provide a platform for connecting motivated young engineers with experienced professionals in their industry, aligned to their interest areas.
I’ve been amazed by the generosity and enthusiasm of the mentors who have signed up so far to support this program, and I am confident this will result in a truly lasting impact for those who participate. Our mentors possess a wealth of knowledge and experience across a wide range of industry applications from zero energy building design to pharmaceuticals and data centres. Most importantly though is their willingness to share their personal career experience and support with our mentees.
I’d like to sincerely thank all our volunteers and mentors who have engaged and supported this initiative so far
I hope this will continue being something great, which will benefit many young engineers (and their mentors!) for years to come.
Sincerely,
Howard Neville, ASHRAE Ireland President 2025-26
The mentee is any individual in a building engineering related course or in their formative years of working in the industry. If you are a recent graduate or already have some experience in the industry, this program allows you to form a relationship with a fellow industry leader who are willing and able to provide you with support and guide you in the right direction. These members started out where you are and can be a great source of inspiration and information.
Benefits of being a mentee.
- Receive guidance and advice in the early stages of your career.
- An introduction to the industry and professional bodies.
- Opportunity to ask questions to industry experts.
- An introduction to ASHRAE Ireland!
The mentor is a suitably experienced practicing engineer in the field of building engineering / building services / building technology with excellent communication skills and the capacity to provide a number of hours on a monthly basis to assist with mentee’s on any coursework / questions or industry related challenges and provide knowledge based solutions.
Benefits of being a mentor
- Certification as ASHRAE Mentor
- Contribute towards your CPD and Chartership
- Network with experienced professionals in your industry
- Help assist the growth and development of the next generation of industry professionals.
- Acknowledgment for you and your company on Mentorship programme promotional material and seminars.
The following templates are recommended for mentees participating in this process:
The following guides may also be useful for participants
Finally, the below videos from ASHRAE YEA are useful for career tips and development:
ASHRAE highly encourages YEA members to attend the YEA Leadership Weekends for great networking and training with other YEA members: https://www.ashrae.org/communities/young-engineers-in-ashrae-yea/yea-events-and-programs/yea-leadership-international
We would like to thank the following for their support of this programme:
ASHRAE Ireland: Alex Frant, Conor Murray, Karen McNevin,
Sponsors : Ardmac
Supporters: Engineers Ireland
Mentors: Edith Blennerhassett, Conor Murray, Gary O Sullivan, John Burgess, Lorcan Mooney, Howard Neville, John McKeon
ASHRAE Global President visits ASHRAE Ireland
ASHRAE Ireland had the pleasure of giving Dennis Knight, the ASHRAE Global President, a true taste of Irish hospitality during his visit to Ireland!
We kicked off Dennis’ Visit with a tour of Trinity College Dublin which was a great opportunity to share some of Ireland’s rich history, culture, and the vibrant student life at the heart of the city.
ASHRAE Ireland then hosted Dennis at University College Dublin where we had the opportunity to reflect on the great work ASHRAE Ireland has been able to do.
We discussed Student Affairs, led by Donal Finn, highlighting the way ASHRAE is supporting students and young engineers around the country. We also shared the progress of YEA (Young Engineers in ASHRAE), where Alex spoke about the growing impact of YEA initiatives on young professionals in the industry.
YEA Ireland’s mission statement is “To inspire and elevate the next generation of Irish engineers within ASHRAE through opportunity, mentorship, and technical excellence.” ASHRAE Ireland aligns with this initiative by organising a range of formal and informal networking events, providing student scholarships and arranging a mentorship program available to young engineers.
Conor Murray then provided an update on our Mentorship Program, highlighting the impact ASHRAE Ireland has on young engineers and emphasised how it fosters valuable connections between students and experienced mentors . Finally, Edith shared the latest updates from the Board of Governors (BOG), outlining our vision for the future of ASHRAE Ireland.
Throughout his visit, Dennis had the chance to meet YEA members from University College Dublin, Technological University Dublin, and University College Cork. He was truly enthusiastic about engaging with the next generation of engineers !
We hope Dennis enjoyed his time and Ireland and we wish him a great onward journey through Europe !
A huge thank you to everyone who helped make the day and visit a success and to our sponsor Ardmac, whose generosity makes events like this possible.
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