Career Event: Internationally Educated Engineering Technology Professionals

Are you an internationally educated professional (IEP) with a background in engineering and applied science technology looking to boost your employability in Ontario?

Discover what is needed to network and connect with employers hiring in your profession at the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) Career Event for internationally educated professionals, taking place on October 1, 2026, online and in-person.

VIRTUAL CAREER EVENT

Our virtual career event on October 1 is FREE to attend and includes workshops to help you grow professionally in Ontario’s job market. This is an overview of the agenda. To view more on each session, including the speakers and discussion points, please visit the agenda items on this page.

• 9:15 AM – 9:30 AM – Welcoming Remarks
• 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM – Who is OACETT Presentation
• 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM – Managing Your Pronunciation of English: Understanding and Using Word and Sentence Stress
• 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM – WES (World Education Services) information session on the credential evaluation process
• 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM – Career Edge Information Session
• 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM – The Interview From the Other Side of the Table: What Actually Gets You Hired
• 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM – Show Up With Confidence — Even If English Isn’t Your First Language

IN-PERSON CAREER EVENT

Our in-person Mentorship and Networking event will occur at The Vue and Clubhouse, 195 Galaxy Blvd, Etobicoke. Connect with organizations that assist internationally educated professionals, take part in a mentorship networking event with OACETT professionals and attend a panel discussion. The event includes food, drink and free parking. Cost to attend is $20 + tax.

About OACETT

The Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) is a non-profit, self-governing, professional association of over 21,000 members.

OACETT is Ontario’s independent certifying body for engineering and applied science technicians and technologists and confers the designations C.Tech. (Certified Technician) and C.E.T. (Certified Engineering Technologist). These designations are recognized across Ontario by employers and other engineering professionals.