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most Post-seconDary students are settling into school un-

der a cloud of debt, balancing course schedules, work and per-

sonal commitments, tests and assignments—with a financial fail-

ing grade. though there is not a one-size-fits-all means out of

debt, there are some options that help to encourage better mon-

ey management, and it all begins with following the money trail.

How Much is that Latte in the Window?budgeting is a lot like dieting. in both instances, splurges are

grudgingly restricted for the greater good. the secret to good

money management—and many money gurus will agree on this

point—is conscious spending. this method involves tracking cash

out-flow, figuring out where things are going hog-wild, and con-

sciously making the decision to spend on items or experiences

with perceived value.

a perfect example is that weekly top-of-the-morning, triple

caramel latte. For four dollars, that’s not a big stretch, but how

much is that latte costing on a grander scale? Well, if you bought

one delicious caffeinated bevie a week, that’s $220.48 a year. Fast

forward 10 years and you’re looking at $2906.10; never mind in 40

years when the grand total hits a whopping $34,121.92… on coffee!

“We don’t even realize how much we’re actually spending on

these little purchases,” shares new york times bestselling author

and founder of Finishrich media, David bach. “if we did think

about it and change our habits just a little, we could actually

change our destiny.”

bach’s latte Factor®, used in the above example, is just one

of the means to encourage conscious spending. a few dollars a

day set aside for the future instead of going towards that item

Generation DebtSmarter budgeting and borrowing optionsfor post-secondary students By Jill Schettler


Generation Debt

of instant gratification, says bach, can really make a difference

between accumulating wealth and living paycheck to paycheck.

Dust off that Piggy Bank

as the old adage goes, if you can’t manage a dollar, you can’t

manage a million. When it comes to money, information is power.

alberta-based money mentors is a not-for-profit credit coun-

seling and money coaching organization aimed at making debt

a thing of the past. tracy Watson, director of communications

for money mentors, suggests that the correlation between debt

and post-secondary students could be due to a lack of money

management skills.

“We see people coming in here of all ages and all incomes. a

financial crisis is very stressful, and if we can catch people early

before they get there, that’s the best thing,” says Watson. “We

also have a family coaching session which i think is really valu-

able. it’s hard to get kids from 14-22 to take the initiative to come

out to stuff and certainly it helps if they have the support of a

parent.”

as Watson explains, in many cases grade 10 students aren’t

thinking about pre-planning for the education; they’re thinking

about buying a car. not a problem, says Watson.

“budgeting is the same tool; it doesn’t matter whether you’re

saving for a car, education or retirement –you’re saving. if you

take something that’s relevant to the kids at that time, they can

eventually go through that process and apply the same skill to

the next stage. the earlier you start talking about it, the better,”

Watson insists.

money mentors offers a variety of services including credit

card counselling, money coaching, community information ses-

sions, and family sessions. For individuals that are already in a

financial rut, money mentors does offer the orderly Payment

of Debts program, where people can pay off their debt at a low

interest of five per cent and are protected from creditors.

in accordance is the university of alberta, who also agrees

that the issue here lies in a limited financial education. as a pro-

active measure, u of a offers a series of money management

courses as well that run monthly. topics like decision making and

values, goal setting and budgeting, and credit cards are at the

forefront, shares u of a student Financial aid information cen-

tre (sFaic) manager, sirina Hamilton mcgregor.

“i think one of the biggest issues that we see with students is

that they don’t budget for unforeseen circumstances, and they

don’t look at all of their options,” says mcgregor. “When some-

thing goes wrong they panic and do the first thing available to

them. a few years ago we were having concerns with students

going to Pay Day loan companies and getting sucked into that

debt spiral.”

Credit: The Good, the Bad, and the Uuughly

good debt

versus bad

debt. some

say, if you

can’t afford to

pay your debt, it’s

all bad. many post-

secondary students

turn to credit cards

for an instant financial

pick-me-up. as the u of

a sFaic manager continues,

this is a reactive approach rather

than a more desired proactive approach. the credit card com-

panies will be on campus in september, adds mcgregor, and the

lure the credit card is mighty.

“the credit card can be a fantastic tool for a student to build

credit, but it’s important for students to understand what they’re

getting into—what the repayment terms are like, when the inter-

est kicks in, how high the interest rate is—and they need to be

able to make at least the minimum payment so they don’t tank

their credit rating. We find that a lot of students that don’t un-

derstand what they’re getting themselves into and we’re seeing

students with huge amounts of debt.”

the student advisor recommends visiting the Financial con-

sumer agency of canada website for more in depth information

on credit cards, and encourages students to research credit cards

before they sign up for the one with the free t-shirt, for example.

basically it comes down to this: only use the card if you can

pay it off before or on the due date, and never carry a balance.

collect the points, not the debt.

Student Loans: Managing the Big Bucksmore than half of the canadians who graduate do so with a

student loan and carry an average balance of $13,000 (college

students) to $20,000 (university students). the u of a sFaic al-

ways recommends government student loans over a line of cred-

it, as a government loan is interest-free and payment free while

the student is in full-time studies.

“my fist piece of advice would be to plan,” shares mcgregor.

“students should really make a budget so they know how much

they can spend. What the government does when you get a stu-

dent loan is you get a large influx of cash in september and an-

other large influx of cash in January, and you have to make this

money last the entire semester. For students to have to make

that last four months can be very tricky, especially if they’ve nev-

er had to manage money before.


sites oF interest money mentors —

http://www.moneymentors.ca/

university of alberta student aid — http://www.su.ualberta.ca/services/sfaic/

u of a access Fund bursary — www.su.ualberta.ca/accessfund

u of a scholarships and awards — http://www.registrarsoffice.ualberta.ca/en/scholarships-and-awards.aspx

u of a esl loan Program — http://www.ubef.ualberta.ca/en/emergencystudentloans.aspx

student aid of alberta — studentaid.alberta.ca

Financial consumer agency of canada — http://www.fcac-acfc.gc.ca/

u of a bursaries & emergency Funding http://www.ubef.ualberta.ca/

Generation Debt continued

students who don’t have

any emergency savings really

can get themselves into a lot

of trouble, continues

mcgregor, going on

shopping sprees

in september

because they’re

“loaded,” then

finding themselves

short on grocery money

in December. again that b-

word, budgeting, comes into play—

even with loans.

The Government Wants to Help: Loans, Bursaries, Scholarships

the government of alberta is investing

in people through changes to the student

loan system, making them friendlier to stu-

dents.

rachel bouska, spokesperson for alberta

enterprise and advanced education, shares that

the improvements to the student aid plan is aimed at reducing

barriers through the following amendments: the introduction of

a flat-rate contribution of $1,500 (reduced to zero for single par-

ents); elimination of savings, rrsP, part-time earnings or parental

contributions in determining loan eligibility; and new grants de-

signed to encourage students to graduate and remain in alberta.

“most recently, as part of alberta government’s budget 2012,

we’ve made significant improvements to alberta’s student aid

program,” starts bouska. “basically what we wanted to do was

make it easier for post-secondary students reach their goals, in

terms of education, anwink about it as ‘debt,’ but it is. When it

comes to education, we need to approach it the same way. it’s

an investment in their future,” adds bouska.

though student loans are a financially sound option, these

still are loans. bouska notes that the alberta government was

recognized as having the most generous scholarship program

in canada, awarding $70 million to 37,000 alberta students last

year. there are scholarships out there, insists bouska, and you

just have to do a bit of digging.

and with that, the door at u of a’s sFaic is always open to

students needing assistance with budgeting or borrowing op-

tions. in particular, u of a sFaic suggests applying for the access

Fund bursary, which is available to all undergraduate students

at the university. the access Fund seeks to provide support to

students where traditional means (i.e. student loans) have failed

or have been insufficient.

“We do not want to see students turning to lines of credit or

credit cards to finance their education,” ends mcgregor. “and

so we will seek to provide non-repayable financial aid for those

students.” v


by sea, lanD and air, the canadian cadets are instilling confi-

dence in today’s youth, and creating well-rounded, community-

minded leaders of tomorrow.

the cadets Program is a dynamic, structured program that of-

fers canadian youth a variety of motivating and challenging ac-

tivities. through physical fitness, professionalism, loyalty, respect,

citizenship, and volunteerism, canada’s youth can garner the skills

necessary to heed both the individual and collective call.

For major michael lagace, region cadet support unit, cFb

Winnipeg, there are three virtues at the program’s core: self-con-

fidence, self-esteem, and self-awareness.

“i’ve spoken with so many cadets that started when they were

12 or 13, very shy, unable to get out there and be assertive, and

then when they’re 16, 17, 18 years old, they’ve evolved because of

the challenges in leading groups,” says major lagace. “When they

start getting challenges at a young age, and meeting those chal-

lenges, whether it’s getting into that glider and flying for the first

time, a two-day hike in the wilderness, or climbing mount everest,

of course that builds confidence.”

the senior Public affairs officer harbors his own lifelong af-

finity with the program. major lagace, who now represents over

9,000 cadets in the Prairies and northwestern ontario region,

began his journey with the program as a young cadet of 12, and

remained involved with the program in one aspect or another af-

ter “age out” at 18. today, the retired Winnipeg Police officer and

cadets spokesperson attributes his own successes to qualities in-

stilled in him as a youth in the cadets program.

“i definitely promote this program to a lot of core areas. rather

than street gangs, the youth are able to go in to a better ‘gang’—

the cadet program. Doesn’t matter if it’s land, air, or sea, it’s a safe

on GUarD For tHeeThe youth of the Canadian Cadets By Jill Schettler

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environment for kids to learn and grow,” shares major lagace.

the cadets Program is open to all canadians from the ages

of 12 to 18 regardless of gender, income, race, religion, culture or

other socioeconomic factors. the program embraces canada’s

multiculturalism and offers young canadians opportunities to in-

teract with youth from other cultures. in the program, the youth

are introduced to the three elements—land, air, and sea—by the

royal canadian sea, army and air cadets.

“the four core tenets of the cadet program are leadership,

physical fitness, citizenship, and awareness of the canadian forc-

es,” explains major lagace. “the program offers leadership, and kids learn to follow before they learn to lead. a lot of youth pro-grams offer those attributes, but the affordability of cadets is ap-pealing.”

in addition to the day-to-day training, select youth will also re-ceive opportunities for adventure training, outdoor activities, in-ternational expeditions, and summer training (summer camps held in one of five locations: Penhold, ab; cold lake, ab; cochrane, on; Whitehorse, yt, and gimli, mb). youth must maintain good grades in school in order to be eligible for such opportunities.

the canadian cadets program is the largest federally-spon-sored youth program in canada, and their mission is to contribute to the development and preparation of youth for the transition to adulthood, enabling them to meet the challenges of modern society, through a dynamic community-based program. the pro-gram is funded by the Department of national Defense in part-nership with the civilian navy league, army cadet league and air cadet league of canada. this civilian sponsor requires local com-munity support to meet its obligations, accommodations, training aids, and equipment and program enhancements not otherwise provided.

Despite popular belief, cadets are not members of the cana-dian Forces, nor are they expected to join the military. in fact, as major lagace notes, only 20 per cent of all cadets go on to pur-sue careers in the military. cadet alumni include individuals from a variety of fields, including some with public profile: astronauts marc garneau and chris Hadfield, major maryse carmichael (first

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female snowbirds pilot), senator terry m. mercer, (certified Fund-

ing raising executive), george canyon (country music artist) and

ms. afshin-Jam nazanin (international human rights activist, miss

World canada 2003 and miss World 1st runner up).

nationally, there are over 52,000 cadets across canada. the

province of alberta consists of approximately half of the cadet

population in lagace’s region, with the highest percentage of air

cadets as well. For the major, the program has a direct impact on

canadian society as a whole, as youth are encouraged to become

active, responsible, members of their communities.

“the main breadth of the organization is leadership, getting

kids out doing stuff,” ends major lagace. “this is an easy program

for me to work with. i have come home. i’m working here because

i want to be here, and i am so enjoying this position. it’s about the

kids; it’s about the cadets and making great canadians one cadet

at a time.” v

JOB


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One of the most promising and rewarding careers that many students are focussing on is that of the supply chain Professional.

according to the canadian supply

chain sector council (cscsc), more than

720,000 canadians are employed in the

supply chain sector and the numbers are

growing. canadians are demanding more

products and services, which fuels the

supply chain sector, creating more jobs.

over 86,000 new employees are needed

in the supply chain sector each year.

“supply chain management is the life-

blood of the business world,” nick bensch

scmP says. “my career in scm has allowed

me to work in a variety of industries

across alberta, with each one bringing

its own unique challenges and opportu-

nities. i encourage students to explore

this opportunity, because there truly is

something for everyone in supply chain

management.”

What is supply chain management? simply put, it’s the process of strategi-

cally managing the flows of goods, servic-

es, finance, and knowledge. For example,

a retail organization purchases consumer

goods from a producer. the retail organi-

zation has to negotiate pricing and inven-

tory with the producer so that the retailer

can order the products and sell them at

a price that is attractive to the consum-

er. the retailer has to be strategic to get

a competitive edge in order to maximize

their sales profits, while minimizing the

inventory stock to meet the demands of

the public.

in addition to the logistics aspect,

there’s procurement, warehousing, trans-

portation, inventory control, contract

management, financing, marketing, and

other factors that are a part of the supply

chain profession.

in other words, supply chain profes-

sionals strategize to provide a competi-

tive advantage for their employer. they

help firms deliver significant and real value

to customers, while enhancing the share-

holders’ profits.

Jerome Ferber, scmP and president of

aiPmac observes, “over the years, organi-

zations have recognized that to stay com-

petitive, they need to maintain margins

without increasing prices. they need to

grow their market share in an ever chang-

ing business landscape. this has increased

a focus on cost reduction, partnerships,

alliances and risk management. the peo-

ple that are the best equipped to make

the most of opportunities in those areas

are supply chain management profession-

als.“

businesses today are challenged with

many issues, including globalization, sus-

tainability, market loss and information

technology. in this dynamic environment,

improving supply chain performance has

become essential for companies to re-

main successful. it’s a growing trend that

will only intensify.

as you can see, there are numerous

roles, responsibilities and challenges for

supply chain professionals – which re-

flects the great need by employers for

people with the right training, knowledge

and skills. supply chain professionals can

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be generalists who focus on all aspects of the supply chain. there are also sup-ply chain professionals who specialize in a specific area of supply chain management, such as procurement, transportation, or logistics.

top employers in all sectors – includ-ing energy firms; manufacturing organi-zations; wholesale and retail businesses; commercial service enterprises; transpor-tation companies; communications cor-porations; governments and public sector institutions; educational bodies; financial establishments; non-profit organizations and many others play a major role in al-berta and canada’s economy.

canadian supply chain professionals control more than $130-billion in annual spending, making a significant contribu-tion to the economy. the supply chain profession influences the social and eco-nomic success of canadians and citizens worldwide.

the Purchasing management associa-tion of canada (Pmac) is the leading and largest association in canada for sup-

ply chain management. it is the principal source of supply chain training, educa-tion, networking and professional devel-opment in the country. students enrolled in accredited post-secondary institutes can join aiPmac for only $20, compared to the regular annual membership fee of $400.

Pmac grants the supply chain man-agement Professional (scmP) Designation the highest achievement in the field and is valued highly by top employers. the scmP Designation Program is an intense comprehensive program geared to mana-gerial and executive professional success. although achieving the scmP Designa-tion can be very challenging, the benefits are significant in professional growth ad-vancement and financial rewards.

the supply management training (smt) program offers incomparable flex-ibility for people interested in starting in the industry or developing their skills within the industry. anybody can enter the smt program, as there’s no educa-tional or experience pre-requisites. you

have your choice of in-class or self-study

courses designed for the demand for

skilled entry to mid-level practitioners.

the program’s flexibility allows you to

study while maintaining employment and

other personal needs.

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Nicole schartner says she is glad to be in the Power engineering program at gPrc Fairview cam-pus not only because she enjoys

the work, but because it allows her to “talk shop” with family. the soon to be 19-year-old, whose grandfather and two uncles are also power engineers, became interested in the program right out of high school.

“i went on the job with them and found out what it was all about. i liked the work itself and when i found out the schooling was short – it was even better,” adding she now finds there’s more to talk about when the family gets together. “it’s pretty awe-some. it’s definitely better with my uncles because i can relate to them a lot more. my grandpa was pretty excited but he was concerned about how i would be treated as a woman.”

as a woman in a male-dominated pro-fession, schartner initially found resistance when looking for a student practicum po-sition. this challenge turned out to be a blessing in disguise when she was chosen to work elsewhere.

“i ended up at encana sexsmith, and it’s absolutely phenomenal. i love it.” she has found the group she works with to be a pleasure; she even bakes cookies and brings them in for her colleagues. “i’m just turning 19 and all the guys i work with are in their late 30s with kids. i could not have asked for anyone better to work with be-cause these guys treat me like a niece or a daughter.”

brent boutilier, Power engineering in-structor for gPrc, says it’s the diversity

has kept him in this industry for the last 20 years.

“there are so many different things about this job – no two days are the same,” he states.

the program offered at gPrc is ex-panding to a two-year flexible program, allowing candidates the option of finish-ing with Fourth class, obtaining their gas Processing certification, or continuing to full third class Power engineering certi-fication. boutilier says the industry offers plenty of variety in terms of where you can work.

“With a Power engineer certificate (First to Fourth), there are a number of streams Power engineers can go into, the biggest one being oil and gas. but there’s also brew-eries, petro-chemicals, fertilizer plants, food processing plants, power generating plants and hospitals, just to name a few. it’s needed just about everywhere.”

schartner agrees, “that’s what is so great about this field. once you have your ticket, you have a piece of paper that says you are an engineer. you can do so many things and go wherever you want; you can even be shipped out of the country. there are so many options that i’m not even sure where i’ll go with it.”

the career also offers incredible job se-curity for graduates of the program.

“right now in alberta and canada we are facing a severe shortage of power en-gineers. industry indicates the need for power engineers for both new positions and to replace retiring power engineers will grow exponentially over the next five to

10-years. oil and gas is what is driving this and it makes it a very nice career to move from different areas and get a wide range of experience,” states boutilier. “right now there are quite a few projects going ahead in the athabasca oil sands area, the cold lake area and in the Peace river area. the nice thing about power engineering is once they are finished building the new plants, all the construction trades go off to build another plant, but we stay there for another 40 or 50 years running it. so the job security can be there or you can float around and do different types of jobs with the ticket you have.”

boutilier says the typical salary for a power engineering graduate starts at ap-proximately $60,000 a year and there is potential for it to grow quickly.

“i’ve got one student who’s making $120K after a year in the field,” he says.

as for schartner, “i definitely made the right choice – this field is open to every-

one.” v

POwEr UPPower engineering is a career with a future.By Carrie Nicholson


Do you KnoW students who like math, physics, or science?

career counsellors now have a web-based resource available

for students to explore career options in technology. the as-

sociation of science and engineering technology Professionals of

alberta (aset) is offering a free online tool that introduces stu-

dents to a variety of professional careers as respected members

of the science and engineering team.

the online aset tool (www.aset.ab.ca/careers) includes in-

formation on:

• 14 different fields of work (e.g. bioscience, electronics, civil,

mechanical, petroleum)

• Career search tool (questionnaire based on typical daily activi-

ties of various technology careers)

• Profiles of professionals in each field of work

• Links to post-secondary programs (check for math and science

prerequisites)

• Salary information

• Why consider a career in science and engineering technology?

This career path offers a:

• Strong career option for a science or engineering interest

• Bridge between trades and research

• Professional career path with recognized designations

• High salary (average starting at $59K)

• Opportunity to be a business owner/consultant

Career Requirements

science and engineering technicians and technologists typi-

cally complete a one to two-year post-secondary program and

are then eligible to begin a path toward certification through

aset to gain a designation and be recognized as an industry pro-

fessional. certified technician (c.tech.), certified engineering

technologist (c.e.t.), and Professional technologist (P.tech.) des-

ignations are valued by employers and industry colleagues and

represent a clear career path for technicians and technologists.

Career Investigations

High school students seeking career investigation or career

advice may participate in the aset mentoring Program. students

will be matched with an aset member in their field(s) of interest

to learn more about a career in technology.

Presentations

aset members are also available to attend career fairs or

give presentations to junior and senior high school students. For

more information, contact aset at 1.800.272.5619.

bLinDeD bYSCienCe

Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET) offers a new free web-tool and presentations for students to explore careers in science and technology.


ASET Member Profile – Electrical:| Melvin Lacebal, C.Tech.

Alberta School Counsellor: How did you become interested in a technology career? Melvin Lacebal: i have always been fasci-nated with electricity and its infinite us-ages. and i have always been interested in how it is manipulated and the manner in which it is controlled.

ASC: Where did you go to school and/or get your training? ML: i graduated from saint louis universi-ty, baguio city, Philippines with a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineer-ing. i took some Plc (Programmable logic controller) courses at nait as well.

ASC: Where do you work, what is your current work title, and what are your re-sponsibilities at work? ML: i am employed as an electrical engi-neering technologist at associated engi-neering alberta. my responsibilities vary on a per project basis. some projects require design, entailing the creation of specifications pertaining to the materials, procedures, locations, calculations and details in a timely manner. During the de-sign stage of a project, specific software might be required. For some projects i need to produce plans, drawings, schematics, schedules, diagrams and layouts required in the ac-

curate construction of the electrical in-frastructure of the project. some projects require attention from start to finish. this involves design, production, project coor-dination and construction coordination. Project and construction coordination re-quires the designer to inspect the project at the construction stage and make sure that all procedures are being done to in-dustry accepted standards.

ASC: What activities do you regularly per-form during the course of your workday?ML: my daily work activities depend on the stage of the projects i am working on. currently, i am working on seven different projects. one is at the early/initial stage. three projects are at the design and pro-duction stage, two are at the construction stage and one is near the commissioning stage. Depending on my schedule and deadlines, i usually switch from one proj-ect to the other shifting my tasks from de-signing to drafting to coordinating.

ASC: What do you find exciting about your career?ML: the most exciting aspect about my career is that i get to work as a part of a multi-disciplinary team in every project and share my ideas and concepts. the solutions i contribute to solve challenges and the difficulties that the team faces ex-cite me and make me eager to apply the same or better solutions when a similar problem arises in the future.

ASC: Why did you want to become a tech-nology professional?ML: i wanted to become an electrical engineering technology professional not only because i wanted to understand how electricity works but also because i want-ed to apply this understanding on a daily basis. – not just at work but also at nor-mal daily activities. Having the knowledge in this technology gives me an advantage to understanding products, innovations and advances in our modern community today. applying this constantly gives me self-satisfaction as to the outcome of my work.

Member Profile - Industrial:Joe Wright, C.E.T.

ASC: How did you become interested in a technology career? Joe Wright: i wanted to have a hands on, innovative career, that involved some of the electronics/new technology i was seeing everyday.

ASC: Where did you go to school and/or get your training? JW: sait.

ASC: Where do you work, what is your current work title, and what are your re-sponsibilities at work? JW: i work at smart technologies and my title is team lead, custom manufactur-ing. i belong to a team that designs, builds and installs custom interactive products (touch screens) for many customers and applications.

ASC: What activities do you regularly per-form during the course of your workday?JW: brainstorming, prototype building, people management, cost estimating, time estimating, designing, meeting with current and potential customers, install-ing large touch walls worldwide.

ASC: What do you find exciting about your career?JW: i’m an inventor! i like being involved and solving problems to meet customer requirements, as well as meeting manu-

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facturing challenges. and hey, doing fun projects like the touch screen for Hockey night in canada doesn’t hurt!

ASC: Why did you want to become a tech-nology professional?JW: initially, i wanted to get the designa-tion to open doors and help people un-derstand that i had some credentials. as i move further in my career, it lets people know that i have more than just experi-ence, but also have the education and theory as well. Having my aset designa-tion (and wearing my ring) lets people know that i am more than just the task i may be doing at the time. For example, i may be on site installing a new design for a customer, having a designation on my card helps identify me as something different than an “installer.”

Member Profile - Instrumentation:Derek Tsang, C.E.T.

ASC: How did you become interested in a technology career? Derek Tsang: i wanted a career that al-lowed me to “think and build”- not just one or the other. to be truthful, i really didn’t find the profession – the profession found me instead. even after i graduated from nait, i was still unsure about where i wanted my career to go and thought per-haps i should have finished my degree. i was torn between my preconceptions of a desk-job university career and a hands-on technology career. then i began to work in research, and was encouraged by the

researchers at my workplace to see that i could both “think and build” as a tech-nologist.

ASC: Where did you go to school and/or get your training?DT: i spent two years at the university of alberta and then spent another 2 years at nait. i have been taking continuing edu-cation classes to help maintain my knowl-edge and increase my skill base.

ASC: What is your current work title, and what are your responsibilities at work? DT: i work at bruin instruments corp. i re-ally don’t have a work title, because our company is small enough that i get to do everything! However, my key responsi-bilities are: answer technical questions/problems from our clients, “project man-age” orders, generate new business, and generate quotes/ documents.

ASC: What do you find exciting about your career?DT: i enjoy the different challenges that arise from day to day, the ability to help advance a product or process, the con-stant learning and the interaction with our clients (domestic and international).

ASC: How has having an ASET designation been a benefit to you? DT: companies respect and understand what it means to belong to aset. more and more companies are asking for poten-tial employees to have their designation. also, there is a certain amount of respect i get from having a designation; my employ-ers know that they have a competent pro-fessional working for them that they can trust. they understand that i follow a high standard of professionalism and ethics.

Member Profile - Bioscience:Shelley Clark, C. Tech

ASC: How did you become interested in a technology career? Shelley Clark: the environmental indus-try is very much learned through practical hands on experience and i knew univer-

sity wasn’t for me. i attended a technical college and received the knowledge and skill sets required to work in the business and have only excelled from there.

ASC: Where did you go to school and/or get your training?SC: olds college.

ASC: What is your current work title, and what are your responsibilities at work? SC: my title is environmental coordinator.my responsibilities are to:• Conduct environmental investigations

of sites in the upstream oil and gas industry

• Develop and implement reclamation and remediation plans

• Supervise technicians and contractors• Maintain client and stakeholder relations• Develop budgets and proposals • Prepare professionally written reports

ASC: What do you find exciting about your career?SC: i like that every day is different; i work in an extremely fast paced industry.

ASC: Why did you want to become a tech-nology professional and achieve a desig-nation?SC: i wanted to be a member of a profes-sional organization and be accredited for my knowledge and experience within the environmental sector.


F O C U S O N // oKanagan Valley college oF massage tHeraPy

massage is as ancient as human touch, but in recent years it

has gained recognition as a valuable complementary healthcare

profession. a non-invasive and holistic form of treatment for

a wide range of physical ailments, massage therapy combines

the insights of ancient and modern healing techniques. it is a

science-based profession that has become increasingly valued

and recognized in health maintenance and treatment programs,

with many insurance companies supporting massage therapy

treatment.

With increased recognition of the many benefits of massage

therapy, qualified and highly-trained massage therapy profes-

sionals find employment in a wide variety of contexts—holistic

health care centres, private practice, wellness-based spas and

hotels all over the world.

master the complexities of the human body, and apply your

skills and knowledge to instill and restore health in your clients.

Why not live well and study in a recreation paradise where our

downtown campus is walking distance to all your needs for con-

venient and affordable living?

the okanagan Valley college of massage therapy (oVcmt),

located in Vernon, b.c., offers a two-year massage therapy pro-

gram, which prepares graduates for professional registration

through the college of massage therapists. registered massage

therapists (rmts) are recognized health care professionals offer-

ing valuable holistic and complementary therapies.

Practical Training

oVcmt provides an on-site clinic facility where students are

supervised while treating clients. there are specialized outreach

Programs for special needs, maternity and geriatric clients and

sports massage. oVcmt pioneered and is currently the only

massage therapy college in canada to provide an internship Pro-

gram where students are provided the opportunity to transition

from student to practitioner. Practicum Director, terry Francis,

receives numerous remarks from students, “the internship Pro-

gram provides valuable real life experience working in a clinic

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the college has a reputation for producing well-rounded and

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b.c. where the lifestyle is centred on outdoor living. students

appreciate the family-like atmosphere and community oriented

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exPloring tHe many educational and occupational oppor-

tunities available today can be a daunting task for students. the

alberta learning information service (alis) website makes this

process easier with detailed, up-to-date information on occupa-

tions, certification/registration requirements, wages and salaries,

and post-secondary education, and training programs across al-

berta. the following “info” sites contain the information students

need when making plans for their life after high school:

OCCinfo (alis.alberta.ca/occinfo)

occinfo, one of alis’ most popular features, offers current

and detailed profiles on over 500 occupations within the prov-

ince. each occupational profile provides information on expected

duties, working conditions, personal characteristics, educational

requirements, employment and advancement opportunities, sal-

ary, and much more.

search for profiles quickly and easily by occupational title,

interest, subject (high school subject or post-secondary field of

study), industry and national occupational classification (noc)

code.

many of these detailed profiles also include occupational vid-

eos for a look at what the occupation entails so that students

can get a more thorough understanding. the more information a

student has, the better informed their decisions will be.

With the wide variety of profiles available in occinfo, it is the

emerging occupations that may interest many students. these

profiles give them an opportunity to explore occupations that

are new and exciting in alberta such as nanoengineer or so-

cial media specialist. emerging occupations are those that may

evolve from an existing occupation or may emerge in response

to consumer needs or technological advances.

counsellors and teachers can also take advantage of oc-

cinfo’s Print Poster feature to post listings in their classrooms of

occupations directly related to a school subject.

Do YoUr StUDentSHaVe tHe “inFo?”

Alberta Learning Information Service’s (ALIS) website can help.


CERTinfo (alis.alberta.ca/certinfo)

each province and territory within canada employs different

legislation and regulations to govern employment in professions

and trades. use certinfo to obtain information on requirements

within alberta. access information on the education, experience

and examination requirements for certification or registration, as

well as titles of relevant legislation/regulations, and contact in-

formation for the professional regulatory organization.

WAGEinfo (alis.alberta.ca/wageinfo)

With results from the 2011 alberta Wage and salary survey,

Wageinfo provides information on the wages and salaries for

over 400 occupations for both full-time and part-time employ-

ees within alberta. information can be searched for alphabeti-

cally, by keyword, salary range, noc code, and geographic area.

this is valuable information for students deciding on a pos-

sible career path.

EDinfo (alis.alberta.ca/edinfo)

eDinfo offers information on post-secondary schools and

their available educational and training programs, both within

alberta and by distance learning across Western canada. search

by program or school including a refined search by region and

type of institution. eDinfo is updated often to ensure content is

current and accurate. once a student has made a decision about

their academic goals, eDinfo will help them choose a school to

meet their post-secondary needs.

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F O C U S O N // nait’s nanotecHnology systems Program

PerHaPs your stuDents are considering taking

on more learning opportunities, starting a new job,

or trying to choose between several occupation-

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their ideal future, can help them see their options

more clearly, make decisions that fit their needs

and take the appropriate actions to achieve their

goals.

My Choices, My Work, My Life, a new decision-

making resource, can help. it will guide your stu-

dents step by step through the decision-making

process to help them define and clarify their life vision.

they start by contemplating where they are right now. is

there something going on in their lives that’s causing them to re-

act and change? it could be an upcoming graduation, or a feeling

like boredom or restlessness. or, it may be a sense that life could

be better but they’re just not sure how to go about improving it.

they’ll look at what needs to change and why.

next, they’ll reconnect with old dreams, discover new ones

and, through a series of questions and activities, clearly define

their ideal future. that vision will set the direction for their

choices and decisions moving forward.

but, having a life vision can only take them so far. exploring

their interests, strengths, values, assets and challenges, they will

determine if there is anything holding them back from realizing

that vision.

students will learn about trends and changes that can create

opportunities in the future and how to take advantage of them.

two different decision making methods are provided; the ra-

tional, linear method and the intuitive, “it-feels-right” method.

both methods will help students make well-informed decisions

and assist them with their goal setting.

and finally, they will be shown how to create an action plan

that gets them to the future they’ve imagined.

My Choices, My Work, My Life is authorized by alberta educa-

tion for calm and cts classes.

Download or order your free copy (in alberta) at alis.alberta.

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James gospodyn sees nait’s new clean room as the core of the nanotechnology systems program.

“that’s where we teach students the meat of the program,” says the associate chair.

that level of importance explains why you will never, ever, find any meat – or

any other object capable of compromis-ing void-like spotlessness – inside this 30-square-metre space.

the extreme tidiness stems from the proportions of the project work students undertake here, as they learn to create minuscule objects for use in health care, electronics and a variety of other indus-tries. to wrap your mind around the in-credible smallness of it all, gospodyn of-fers an analogy: “the height of an average adult compared to one nanometre is like comparing the distance from edmonton to red Deer to the thickness of a human hair. it’s dramatic.”

as such, work can be destroyed by an errant flake of dandruff (hence the cover-alls). the room is designed to be 10 times cleaner than an operating room, says gos-podyn. multiple stages of filtration keep

air pure, positive pressure bars dust and other foreign particles, and special soaps keep the place spic and span. even the light that enters is filtered: yellow shading removes uV waves that can interfere with the fabrication process.

the first class of nait nanotechnology systems graduates earned their diplomas in may 2012 – an enormous achievement in a world devoted to little innovations.

the nanotechnology systems pro-gram, the first such diploma in canada, provides a strong foundation of electron-ics, material science, instrumentation, chemistry, and biochemistry, supported by courses in ethics and communications. graduates will fill technical roles in nano-technology manufacturing and research departments, supporting engineers and scientists. v

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Students struggling with career decisions?My Choices, My Work, My Life can help.


minot state uniVersity // F O C U S O N

many canadian students choose minot state university because it’s small and af-fordable, espcially since all canadian stu-dents now pay the in-state tuition rate at msu.

With a student body of nearly 3,600, no one gets lost. it’s truly a place to, “be seen. be heard.” then a funny thing hap-pens. the more time students spend at minot state, the more they realize they’ve landed at an amazing university.

With an average of 14 students per class, minot state university’s professors know their students by name and have a genuine interest in their success. outside the classroom instructors are engaged in real-world professional endeavors and research projects in which they often in-volve students, even freshmen.

education at minot state is hands on. Whether you’re studying nursing, radio-logic technology, communications disor-ders, criminal justice, music, business ad-ministration, or elementary or secondary education, you will learn by doing. and you’ll receive the support you need to shape your university experiences to your professional goals.

Active Campus, and Communityminot state has a cool campus. com-

pact, clean, and comfortable, it’s as beau-tiful on the inside as it is on the outside. it not only looks great, it’s high-tech. there are so many computers scattered around campus, you practically don’t need one of your own.

and, if you’re looking for stuff to do, there’s always something going on. beaver athletic events (buckshot is the mascot); student-planned concerts and activities; art, music, and theatrical presentations; plus a fabulous new Wellness center

which opened in august. the three-story building will allow students numerous ac-tivities to stay fit and have fun.

our canadian students can always find comfort and great food while living on campus. Within a few minutes, you can find your clawwssroom, the beaver Dam, the Dome, the theatre, and concert hall. Pricing for the residence halls and food plans are extremely affordable.

Majorsundecided about your major? no

problem. minot state is a great place to explore your options and majors. they have an excellent track record for prepar-ing students for advanced study in medi-cine and other healing professions. the education, physical education, corporate fitness, athletic training, communication disorders programs are some of the best.

or, if you know graduate school is in your future, you may want to check out minot state’s nine master’s degrees, in-cluding information systems, manage-ment, criminal justice, education, music, and speech-language pathology.

National Contenders in Athleticsncaa Dii is the future for minot state

university’s 14 athletic programs. msu was chosen by the northern sun intercol-legiate conference (nsic) to be one of its teams within the 16-team conference. Whether it’s on the basketball court or in the boardroom, if you’re a minot state university graduate, you’re a contender. msc’s athletic teams — football, softball, volleyball, basketball, track, cross-country, golf, soccer, and wrestling — consistently compete and win in national competi-tions. likewise, minot state graduates are frequent victors in the workplace,

successfully competing for jobs and pro-motions against peers from larger, pricier schools.

Around TownKnown as “the magic city,” minot is

north Dakota’s fourth largest city. built on the bluffs of the mouse river, it offers plenty of shopping, dining, and entertain-ment. it’s home to the north Dakota state Fair, roosevelt Park Zoo, the norsk Høst-fest, minot symphony orchestra and mi-not civic opera. a city where east meets west, one day you can attend a contem-porary dance concert and the next you can check out a rodeo.

You’re InvitedWe invite you to visit minot state uni-

versity. tour the campus, talk to a few professors, meet some students, and find out about scholarships and tuition rates. then ask yourself: Does minot state feel like the right place for me? if it feels right, it probably is. once you’ve made that big decision, we’ll do everything in our power to ensure you receive a superb education and have an amazing time doing it. v

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F O C U S O N // norQuest college

get working … fast. a quick path to a ca-reer is just one of the many benefits a norQuest college education offers.

as alberta’s largest community college, norQuest’s strong and diverse selection of post-secondary diploma and certificate programs lead to in-demand careers. in addition to career programs, norQuest’s academic upgrading, english language and career prep programs help you prepare for further studies or employment.

“one of our strengths is the flexibil-ity we offer to meet the individual needs of our students,” says Dr. Jodi abbott, norQuest college president and ceo. “Whether you’re graduating from high school and looking at post-secondary career options, pursuing academic up-grading or looking to change careers, nor-Quest offers learning opportunities for everyone.”

norQuest’s track record proves the success of a norQuest education with 95 per cent of graduates finding employment or continuing their education. the col-lege’s Workforce advisory council, whose members include business, industry and government, helps norQuest define al-berta’s current and future workforce needs. this enables norQuest to offer college programs that lead to in-demand careers.

some norQuest college programs that can get you working soon include:

Health careers: norQuest’s highly trained and workforce ready health-care graduates are sought after by health-care industry. the college is a canadian leader in health care education with among the country’s largest and most reputable Prac-tical nurse diploma and Health care aide certificate programs. norQuest also of-fers Pharmacy technician diploma, mental

Health rehabilitation certificate/diploma,

Physical therapy assistant diploma, and

therapeutic recreation certificate/diplo-

ma programs.

Print media Production: Did you know

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manufacturing sector? With a norQuest

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business and community studies: nor-

Quest’s business administration, admin-

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work programs can get you working in re-

warding careers. many courses are avail-

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Flexible Learningour flexible learning options allow you

to choose a delivery method that fits your lifestyle. Whether it's learning in tradition-al classroom times and settings, part-time at your own pace, a live virtual classroom, print-based independent study, or a com-bination of these, our versatile program delivery methods work to make your edu-cational aspirations a reality. each program indicates the delivery options available.

as a norQuest college student, you benefit from the college's wide range of post-secondary career credential and foundational programs in small, student-focused classes. the amazing support provided by our expert team of faculty and staff contributes to the success of your academic journey at norQuest.

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F O C U S O N // boW Valley college

bow Valley college (bVc) has helped change the lives of some

300,000 students since 1965 by opening the doors to career fo-

cused education and entry into the workplace, faster.

each year, bVc helps more than 12,500 learners reach their

goals at its downtown calgary campus, at more than 20 loca-

tions throughout southern alberta, and online through ecam-

pusalberta.

the college is poised to serve even more learners with a multi-

million dollar expansion. located in the heart of downtown cal-

gary, bow Valley college has been completely renovated with

state-of-the-art classrooms and labs. in January 2013, bVc’s new

south campus will open with expanded facilities, right across the

street. bow Valley college is easily accessible by calgary transit

and close to great shopping, events, and restaurants.

the college’s career programs include fast-track career cer-

tificates and diplomas in business, administration, health care,

justice, and human services. bow Valley college also offers pro-

grams in english as a second language, high-school upgrading,

and a wide range of continuing education options. it is important

to note that students should be encouraged to apply early – up

to one year before the start of the program they wish to enter.

in partnership with ecampusalberta, bow Valley college of-

fers more than 60 certificate and diploma programs online in

areas such as Practical nursing, Justice studies, business admin-

istration, events management, global tourism, Public relations,

and early learning and childcare. this enhances the technical

skills of learners while virtually eliminating the disadvantages of

time and distance. anyone, anywhere in alberta now has easy

access to college’s programs around the clock. bVc calls that “any

time, any place, any path, any pace” learning and it is the college’s

education commitment to southern albertans.

“each one of our learners brings their own life story and rea-

sons for wanting to attend bow Valley college,” says sharon car-

ry, bVc president and ceo. “each student is courageous. each

one is tenacious. and each one is motivated to make the life-

changing decision to attend bow Valley college.”

this year, the college is really putting its brand promise (“We

are committed to your success.”) into action with the start of the

learning navigator program – teaming up interested students

and trained staff to ensure new students have access to student

and campus services information and tips for academic success.

bow Valley college students continue to benefit from the

articulation agreements it has negotiated with dozens of other

institutions, including most of the colleges and universities in al-

berta. these agreements ensure that students receive full credit

for coursework done at bow Valley college when transferring

into a university degree program. and with the opening of the

bVc south campus in downtown calgary, education partners

athabasca university, the university of lethbridge, and old’s

college will be offering programming at bow Valley college.

as bVc students graduate and move out into the world of

work, even more doors open to them. ninety-five per cent of our

career program graduates are employed in their field within six

months of finishing their studies.. and at the other end, to help

students get started with their education, thousands of bow Val-

ley college learners receive some sort of funding through bVc’s

extensive awards and financial aid program.

you can find out more about bVc programs and services at

bowvalleycollege.ca, or visit the college in person and talk with a

bow Valley college recruitment specialist about bVc’s october

20 open House (11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.), the student for a Day

program, and campus tours. v

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we invite our friends from Alberta to visit our

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