APEG BC
“The Sun Never Sets on Innovation
Yesterday’s Progress
Tomorrow’s Promise”
APEGBC is the licensing body in British Columbia for professional engineers and geoscientists. The association regulates the practice and actions of the professionals in the name of public interest. They have a legal standing to do this under the legislation of the “Engineers and Geoscientists Act.”
The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists also serves to support the professionals that make up its’ membership. Working to progress professional conduct, accountability, and excellence, they are a positive driving force for the engineering community.
APEGBC has a wealth of qualified professionals and information at your disposal. More information can be found on their website http://www.apeg.bc.ca . Check it out, there are resources for professionals and aspiring engineers alike.
Grad Info
A few things every grad should think about this year.
Engineer in training. Do you know what is involved? Check out APEGBC to find out more about the next step in your journey to professional excellence.
Will you graduate? Maybe take a look in the UBC Calendar to see if you have all your credits, or talk to an academic counsellor, that is what they are there for.
Engineer Your Career Fair
Feb. 3-4, 2011 – Fred Kaiser Building
The Engineering Undergraduate Society of UBC would like to invite you to participate in an exciting opportunity to showcase your company, its activities, philosophies and people, to the engineering student community at UBC.
Engineer Your Career 2010 is an event organized by engineering students for engineering students to bring together industry and future professionals in an environment that is informative, diverse and fun. Whether you are looking to hire recent graduates or coop students, or just are looking for more exposure to the engineering student community, we have something for everyone.
For more information about this event or to register as a participating company please contact the EUS VP External: vpexternal@ubcengineers.ca
More Events
1. Cheeze Mixer (Date TBA) – Co-hosted by the Vancouver branch of APEGBC, a panel will present the benefits and procedures of becoming a Professional Engineer. The presentation will be followed by a mixer event so that current APEG members and presenters can answer individual questions.
EIT Seminar: Hebb Theatre
Mixer: The Cheeze
2. E-Fest (Date TBA) – As part of the national Engineering Week, UBC engineering student teams will have an opportunity to showcase their projects.
3. Salary Seminar (Date TBA)
More events will be organized throughout the year so please stay informed and check the e-nEUS for important updates. All information will be here as well, and for any questions please email vpexternal@ubcengineers.ca.