National Technology Week 2012 (November)
National Technology Week (NTW) is an annual event that is celebrated by The Applied Science Technologists & Technicians of British Columbia (ASTTBC) with the support of many educational, human resources and technology promotion organizations. NTW is Canada's opportunity to showcase the many exciting career choices that are available today in applied science and engineering technology.
ASTTBC plays an important role in BC to enhance the awareness of careers in technology, technologists, technicians and technical specialists. Working in partnership with government, education, business and industry, professional/industry associations and the media, ASTTBC supports National Technology Week initiatives and activities.
Stay tuned for more activities in 2012 including:
- Society of Punjabi Engineers and Technologists of BC Gala (January 28, 2012)
- Camosun College Trades & Technology Career Fair (February 2, 2012)
- NEGM supplement in the Prince George Free Press (March 2012)
- Enhance Bronze Sponsor of the CHBABC Annual Georgie Awards (February 25, 2012)
- Title Sponsor of the Okanagan College Annual Spaghetti Bridge Building Contest (March 2, 2012)
- Gold Sponsor of the Wood Design AwardsBC, Canadian Wood Council (WoodWORKS!) (March 5, 2012)
- Silver Sponsor of the Association of BC Land Surveyors Annual General Meeting (March 8-9, 2012)
- Sponsor of the APeGBC Popsicle Stick Bridge Contest - Sea to Sky Branch (March 10, 2012)
- Platinum Sponsor of the Consulting Engineers of BC Annual Awards for Engineering Excellence (March 31, 2012)
- ASTTBC's Annual General Meeting and Conference (May 25, 2012)
- YouThink Magazine NTW Campaign for Youth (September/October/November)
- ASTTBC's Annual Technology Awards & Recognition Celebration (TARC) (November 2012)
- And many others!
ASTTBC would be pleased to hear about your event as well. Please let us know at techinfo@asttbc.org
2011 NTW Activity Summary in British Columbia
National Technology Week ContestÂ
ASTTBC held the 2011 ASTTBC National Technology Web Contes which was open to anyone ages 10 and up.
YouThink Magazine Advertising Campaign
- NTW will be profiled in a multi-edition advertising campaign in September and October including an online presence at Youthink's website.
- Sponsors of ASTTBC events will be recognized in the October edition of Youthink.
Radio Ad Campaign
- ASTTBC ran over 70, 10-second ad spots during NTW on CKNW AM980 and All Traffic AM730. Click here for the sound bite!
Youth, Students & Technology Careers
- NTW publicized in BCIT Student Association student calendar and BCIT student handbooks.
- ASTTBC on campus at various technical colleges and institutes to promote student membership and raise awareness of NTW.
ASTTBC Member Participation
- Information on NTW sent to members via ASTT e-News
- Profiling of Techs in BC - ASTT News
- Profiling ASTTBC Members - BCIT Alumni newsletter
Partnering with Others
- Participation in industry/trade associations to promote partnerships and National Technology Week including:
- MISTIC Innovation Trade Show
- KAST and Selkirk College have partnered with ASTTBC to offer special continuing professional development (CPD) seminars to members in the Kootenay region.
ASTTBC Awards & Recognition Celebration NOVEMBER 5, 2011
- Host Awards & Recognition Celebration for members and others supporting technology education and careers - Nov 5
- Grant awards to members and others who have contributed to the Association and to the application of technology in BC
Find out how YOU can make a difference, get involved today and... count yourself in!
For more information or to participate, please contact:
Jason Jung, AScT,
Manager, Member & Program Development
jjung@asttbc.org
