Chance meetings often lead to a great conversation. Such was the case recently when TPBC CEO John Leech had an opportunity to chat with Janet Routledge, MLA for Burnaby North. “During our brief time together I spoke about the need for a much enhanced level of awareness of engineering and applied science technology education and careers. I also talked about the need to find a way to bring together all organizations promoting STEM education and careers such that we build a strategic approach to promoting these largely wealth creating skills.” Janet acknowledged the important work of technology practitioners and indicated interest in learning more about the contribution to BC’s economy and society made by engineering and applied science technologists, technicians and technical specialists.
PHOTO: TPBC CEO John Leech presented MLA Janet Routledge with a feather carved by Indigenous artist Alex Mountain.