Announcements 

PEGNL will be holding its Annual General Meeting virtually on June 9, 2023 from 12:00pm-2:00pm NDT. To register for the AGM, click HERE.

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PEGNL has recently launched its own public relations campaign! Every day, the work of engineers and geoscientists impacts our lives in great and small ways. PEGNL is proud to share just a few of the many examples of how bettering the lives of people is a central focus of these helping professions. To learn more please visit pegnl.ca/livinglens.

 

          Courses  

Gardiner Centre welcomes opportunities to work with members of Newfoundland and Labrador industry and pro-fessional associations. Its flexible training opportunities delivered both in person and live online mean learning that suits any schedule and location. In addition to the Open-Enrollment below, all of its courses and programs can be delivered in a customized offering for your organization.

To see the topics open for registration in May and June please click here.

 

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PEGNL members are being offered free access to an online course. The 10-hr Practical Geocommunication course provides valuable communication tips and strategies for members of both professions. Log on to the member portal, then click Events in the blue bar to find more details and to register for the course.

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          Events & Sessions  

 

***NEW*** Canada Digital Adoption Program

Your small or mid-sized business may qualify for up to $15,000 in funding to engage an expert like MNP to assess your technology needs and create an actionable digital transformation strategy. The Canada Digital Adoption Program will cover as much as 90 percent of costs associated with this critical planning and advi-sory work through the Boost Your Business Technology grant. To learn more please click here.

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Engineers of Tomorrow are currently recruiting volunteers for their flagship outreach program Engineer-in-Residence which sends engineers to schools to talk to kids about engineering and do experiments with them. If you’re interested in learning more please visit eir.ca.

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The 73rd Annual Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering Conference (CSChE 2023) will be held in Calgary, Alberta, from October 29 to November 1, 2023. The conference theme is: “Transitions: Materials, Energy, and the Environment”. The conference will feature approximately 600 presentations in 9 major themes and 10 symposia on a wide range of topics related chemical/process engineering and other related engineering fields & specializations, as well as a rich student program, plenary talks by eminent speakers, professional development workshops, and a graduate student/career fair. To learn more click here.

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On Wednesday June 7, 2023, the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Professional Planners (NLAPP) is pleased to host Stephen Penney at a Planner’s Plate. A lawyer specializing in municipal law, Steve will be providing an overview of recent planning case law. This Planners Plate will be held at the Torbay Common, 8 Kinsmen Place in Torbay on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at 12:00 noon. Please reserve your place by email (api.nl.plannersplates@gmail.com). Reservations will be received until Monday, June 5 at noon. The cost of this event is $25 per person. You are encouraged to make payment via e-transfer to nlapp2017@gmail.com. Otherwise cash or cheque will be accepted at the door.

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We welcome you to email pegnl@pegnl.ca with any feedback you may have on this Member Announcement.