PROFESSIONAL DEVELOMENT
Lucy Kaakyo, E.I.T. Edmonton I really need to keep up with current information. It’s important for my profession and for my career. And I was even a host for one room, so it was a volunteer opportunity for me, too. Originally, I am from Uganda. I came to Canada in the 1990s for training as a chemical engineer, then I went back to Uganda, and then I came back here again in 2009 and worked for a mining company. Now, here I am in Edmonton. I would encourage others who
for us to learn about how the workplace will be affected by personal issues. That was very interesting for me. The networking is perfect for me, because I really enjoy being in this kind of a setup. You get to know so many people. You get to understand what they are doing, you get to know what they’re challenges are, and you get to compare your challenges to theirs. It’s a wonderful time to get to know more people in my profession. I enjoy expanding my knowledge and understanding of what the fields expect of us and what society expects of us as engineers and professionals.
are new to this country to make sure they attend PD conferences like this one. They help bring you up to date with what is happening in Canada. You get to compare it with what you know from your home country, so you are abreast of everything. Lots of things were very interesting, especially things to do with innovation and what distracts people from performing well in their workplaces. Some of the things are not so much related to your profession. They are about who we are as human beings, so it’s important
Engaging New Speakers and Presenters APEGA professional development sessions give you practical insights and boost your knowledge. We’ll help you meet your competencies, navigate your career path, and find better ways to address workplace challenges.
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