Shaping Our Future
Building Careers in Technology
From electronics to aviation, manufacturing to construction, mining to the environment, and biology to geology, technicians and technologists are working at the frontiers of Canadian industry contributing to the success of businesses and industries in BC, across Canada and around the globe.
Yet we cannot currently ensure a steady and sustainable supply of technologist and technician professionals as these careers remain largely ‘invisible’ to the public at large and are not promoted to the same extent as other career choices.
An Impending Crisis
The demand for technicians and technologists is steadily rising and could soon develop into a serious labour shortage and economy-braking crisis. There is a serious problem – a disconnect between this rising demand and the decreasing number of people entering these fields of study. We must take action now!
ASTTBC Responds
John Leech, Executive Director of the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC, has committed ASTTBC to spearheading a task-force to formulate an industry approach to this critical labour market and social policy issue. ASTTBC will continue its leadership role in advancing and promoting careers in technology and is issuing an urgent challenge to all industry stakeholder groups for their support and involvement – everyone’s help is needed:
- Government
- Employers/Companies
- Associations
- Post Secondary Educators
- Career & Guidance Counsellors and Teachers
- Technologists & Technicians
“We will only build for tomorrow if we take action today. The vision, passion and action-oriented nature of various stakeholders representatives that have been consulted so far has been tremendous, and is an early indication of the success we can expect when we all work together in building careers in technology.”
John Leech, Executive Director & Registrar, ASTTBC.
To read more about the challenges that must be met and how you can help, read ‘Shaping Our Future’ our new position paper addressing this urgent issue.
If you are ready to contribute your ideas, support, time or sponsorship towards this initiative, or to provide your feedback regarding this report, please contact us (techcareers@asttbc.org).
We look forward to working with you as we build a future of
opportunity in technology.
Check back again for news on new initiatives for building careers in technology
- Shaping Our Future - Position Paper
- TechWORKS! - Tech Career information
- Building Careers in Technology - Conference report
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