Building Careers in Technology, an industry-driven conference and planning session hosted by the Applied Science Technologists & Technicians of British Columbia was held on June 2nd & 3rd, 2005. This action-packed two day conference focused on developing a strategic approach to meeting the demand for qualified technologists and technicians! Click on the icons for more information...

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!
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. Click on the icon for more information...