Bridge to Technology Jobs
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Submission to the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs - Pre-budget Consultation
Overview:
The Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) is a non-profit, self-governing, professional association of over 23,000 members, representing fifteen disciplines in engineering technology and applied science
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Earn more with certification
Responses gathered from more than 3,000 members across a variety of industries and disciplines for OACETT's 2007 Compensation Survey (aka Salary Survey) show a college technician or technologist diploma leads to a mean salary of $64,270, well above the average income for Ontario of $28,900.
Also certification correlates strongly with higher levels of compensation. Compared to associate members, certified technologists and technicians earn on average $10,000 more in annual salary, a 17% premium which has a present value over a 30-year career of $172,000.
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College nominates David Tsang for Premier's Award
OACETT's President David Tsang, A.Sc.T., is one of five Niagara College alumni nominated by the school for an Ontario Premier's Award of Excellence.
The awards honour career achievements and important social and economic contributions Ontario college graduates make to their communities.
"It is truly an honour to be nominated by my alma mater," Tsang said. "My education at Niagara College and my OACETT certification as an applied science technologist have made all the difference as I progress in my career and my volunteer activities."
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Examining the labour shortage threat
OACETT has joined a coalition of business, education and labour leaders to deal with a looming labour shortage of more than 360,000 people, which threatens many sectors of the economy.
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Environmental matters
OACETT has added a new section on the website offering information for members who work in the environmental field. The section features a calendar of events and popular links. You'll also find stories by and about members and their involvement in the environment. There is information for employers, students and the public about the type of careers available for engineering technicians and technologists. Find the new section under the Public Safety tab above or click on the link below.
Environmental matters
Follow-up to Town Hall meeting
by David C.M. Tsang, A.Sc.T.
Regional and chapter representatives discussed the top six challenges they face during an open Town Hall meeting at the annual meeting weekend in Toronto in June. Senior OACETT volunteers and management heard suggestions from across the province in the session.
Update on OACETT's follow up to the meeting
