Tim Duerden, AScT, First Nations Careers Council (FNCC), and John Leech, AScT, CAE, Executive Director, Applied Science Technologists & Technicians of British Columbia (ASTTBC), are pleased to announce that the FNCC launch in Kamloops, BC, was well attended with all those taking part contributing to a very successful event!
The FNCC was formed in May 2008 by ASTTBC for the purpose of assisting First Nations technologists and technicians promote technology careers and the application of technology in First Nations communities. The FNCC Board is made up of First Nations technologists and technicians, and will be augmented by other interested persons willing to assist with our work.
In the fall of 2008, FNCC worked on a statement of purpose and its corporate identity. The FNCC has now approved its Vision and Mission Statement...
Vision
First Nations people confidently navigate their way through the education
system both scholastically and financially leading to rewarding careers in applied science technology.
Mission
To empower First Nations people to achieve rewarding careers in applied science technology.
The Council went out to First Nations communities with a contest to secure a design for the FNCC logo and corporate identity. A logo has been adopted and will be profiled during the launch of FNCC. The FNCC is formulating its business plan, web site and other corporate collateral.
The Council
First Nations technologists, technicians and technical specialists have come together to form the First Nations Careers Council (FNCC). In addition to First Nations, the Council comprises other stakeholders interested in working with FNCC and First Nations communities to enhance careers.
Purpose
The FNCC was formed to provide access to information on education and careers in applied science technology. While the focus will be on 'technology', the Council will link with broader career information and serve a larger audience.
Technology is Our Career Focus
The Council has been formed to empower First Nations students to achieve successful careers in the broad field of applied science technology, including architectural, biomedical, bioscience, building, civil, electrical, electronics, environmental, mechanical and many other related technology disciplines.
We invite you to contact FNCC to tell us of your interest and willingness to assist us in our work.
For more information...
First Nations Careers Council
T: 604.585.2788
F: 604.585.2790
E: techinfo@asttbc.org
ASTTBC is a self-governing professional association of over 9,000 technologists, technicians and technical specialists in the fields of applied science technology. For more info, visit... www.asttbc.org |
