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Engineering Month
Mar 28, 2022 | 5:55 PM
PRINCE GEORGE – UNBC’s new School of Engineering is celebrating Engineering month with a pair of events.
The first event on March 29, will see local representatives from local engineering companies come to the school for a reception so current students can make industry contacts. Students will hope to use these contacts to find themselves co-op placements where they would get on-the-job training.
UNBC is also inviting prospective students to visit the campus on March 30, to get hands-on with some exercises in the labs. They will also get face-to-face time with current students and faculty so they can get a better idea of what engineers do and what is taught in UNBC’s programs.
“Engineering is a vital profession for communities in northern B.C. and across British Columbia that brings enormous economic benefits to industry towns like Prince George,” said Anne Kang, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Training. “Engineering Month is an opportunity to improve the understanding of what engineers do, the crucial role they play in our lives, and showcase the benefits a career in engineering offers.”
