Message from the Registrar & CEO
As I approach the conclusion of nearly 50 years practising as a professional engineer—the past eight years as registrar and CEO of APEGA— I feel privileged to have taken this meaningful journey. I continue to witness significant strides and innovations in the professions and the strong standards of regulation that grow our province and keep Albertans safe. When I began my career in 1975 as an industrial water quality approval engineer with Alberta Environment, I could not have imagined the path that would unfold. APEGA’s principles have guided me since I received my professional designation, and I am retiring knowing we have set an excellent standard for safe practice and trust of the communities we serve. During my tenure at APEGA, I’ve been inspired to see the professions creating a more inclusive environment. By welcoming internationally trained registrants, we are making our province richer in knowledge and innovation. I hope to continue this work as an appointee of the Government of Alberta’s Foreign Credential Advisory Committee. Some of the ways APEGA improved inclusivity in 2024 were: • continuing to dispel misconceptions about perceived barriers to entry to the workforce and increasing awareness of how APEGA supports internationally trained registrants • furthering our 30-by-30 goal to increase women’s representation through the two-year Women’s Economic Recovery Challenge grant • piloting a Work Readiness Program for university students and members-in-training who are just launching their professional careers
Jay Nagendran P.Eng., FCAE, ICD.D, FEC, FGC (Hon.)
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2024 ANNUAL REPORT
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