Corporate Affiliation Scheme
Partnering with Industry. Supporting Professional Excellence.
Association with a professional body at employer level delivers meaningful benefits for both organisations and their employees.
The IST Corporate Affiliation Scheme provides a structured framework through which employers can establish a formal relationship with the Institute of Science & Technology. Affiliation can apply to entire organisations or to discrete parts of an organisation, such as departments, divisions or faculties.
Affiliated Corporations and Organisations are expected to:
▪️ Support the aims, objectives and activities of the IST
▪️ Promote continuing professional development (CPD)
▪️ Encourage professional registration and professionalisation of their workforce
▪️ Uphold high standards of technical and ethical practice
Through Corporate Affiliation, organisations demonstrate their commitment to excellence, staff development and recognised professional standards.
Benefits and Services Available to Affiliated Organisations
The IST provides a range of tangible benefits and professional support services, including:
✔ Dedicated Site Visit*
A one-day site visit by at least one IST Officer or Ambassador.
The visit will be tailored to your organisation’s needs, ensuring the expertise of the IST representative aligns with your objectives.
This may include:
▪️ Professional Registration advice and guidance
▪️ Training sessions or workshops
▪️ Marketing and promotional advice
▪️ Engagement with staff regarding professional development
✔ Validation and Endorsement
▪️ IST validation / endorsement of in-house training programmes (with annual review)
▪️ Support for professional registration activities (details agreed in advance)
This ensures your internal training meets recognised professional standards and supports progression toward IST awards.
✔ Event and Engagement Support
▪️ Support for in-house events where appropriate (details to be agreed)
▪️ Discounted fees for employees attending IST training events, workshops and conferences
Affiliation strengthens engagement between your workforce and the wider professional community.
✔ Publications and Promotion
▪️ A copy of the IST Journal at each publication
▪️ Discounted advertising rates within the IST Journal and The Tech Magazine
▪️ A framed Certificate of Corporate Affiliation for display
These benefits enhance visibility and demonstrate your organisation’s professional standing.
A Visible Commitment to Professional Development
Corporate Affiliation signals to employees, customers, partners and regulators that your organisation is committed to maintaining high standards of training, professional conduct and workforce development.
It reinforces your reputation as an employer that values continuous learning and supports professional progression.
*Travel costs associated with site visits or event support are to be covered by the Affiliated Corporation/Organisation.