Nominating Committee Candidates for Election to Council
In accordance with Bylaw 3 of the Association, notice is hereby given of the nominees for the 2009/2010 Council of APEGBC.
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Technical Bulletin Released for Mid-Rise Wood-frame Buildings
Changes to the BC Building Code came into effect on Monday, April 6, 2009, allowing mid-rise wood-frame residential construction up to six storeys. With funding support from the Building and Safety Policy Branch of the Ministry of Housing and Social Development, APEGBC has developed a technical and practice bulletin on engineering issues related to mid-rise buildings.
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APEGBC to Launch Student Job Board
APEGBC is launching a web-based Job Board to connect its student members (APEG-MAPS) with employers throughout the province. This Job Board will provide a link for students to gain access to engineering and geoscience experience while they are still in university or college. It is intended to benefit not only students, but also engineering and geoscience firms by connecting them with the next generation of engineering and geoscience graduates.
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APEGBC Student Group on Facebook
APEG-MAPS, APEGBC's student program, is now on Facebook!  Join the APEG-MAPS Facebook group and be notified of all the latest MAPS-related information and events, like scholarship opportunities, salary seminars and industry nights.

Canadian Engineering Leaders Sign Summit Declaration
The first ever National Engineering Summit, held May 19-21 in Montreal, brought Canadian engineers together with experts from a broad range of sectors and disciplines. At the summit, a declaration was signed by members of the Canadian Engineering Leaderhip Forum (CELF) as an expression of the engineering profession’s resolve to help ensure the present and future success and well-being of Canada and its citizens.
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APEGBC Affinity Program Update - Latest Offers Available to Members
APEGBC works with a number of service providers so that members can access better pricing on products and services. View some of the current offers available to you as a member of APEGBC.
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APEGBC Student Members Surveyed
APEGBC recently conducted a survey to assess the effectiveness of the Member Advantage Program for Students (MAPS). This survey was sent out to current APEG-MAPS members to gain insight on how best to improve the program. We received a great response as well as a number of valuable suggestions.
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APEGBC University Entrance & Transfer Scholarships
The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of BC Foundation is offering a number of entrance scholarships to BC high school graduates entering engineering or geoscience programs, and engineering transfer programs at BC universities, colleges, and university colleges.
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