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Theresa McCurry<\/em>
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The Importance of Professional Identity for Technology Professionals<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Professional identity is a crucial aspect of any career, and engineering technologists, technicians and technical specialists are no exception. In the dynamic and fast-evolving world of engineering technology, the development of a strong professional identity not only shapes how you see yourself in your careers but also influences your professional relationships, career development, and contributions to the broader industry.
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Land Acknowledgement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Headquartered in Surrey, BC, ASTTBC acknowledges the traditional Lands of the Semiahmoo, Katzie, Kwikwetlem, Kwantlen, Qayqayt and Tsawwassen Peoples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We thank our hosts for their graciousness in welcoming us to carry out our work on their Land. In so doing, we recognize their inherent Indigenous rights and title, the implementation without qualification of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), and our support for the 94 calls to action by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mission<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We serve the public by contributing to a safe, sustainable society and environment by regulating technology professionals. We accomplish this through supporting the competent, safe, and ethical practice of applied science technology in British Columbia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vision<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Regulation of technology professionals that safeguards the public through leadership and excellence.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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