CAREERS licensed and/or seek work in environment-related companies. These are: * Skills and Jobs in Ontario's Environment Sector: In this 48-hour program, participants focus on current job trends and issues in Ontario's environment sector and how to adapt their employment skills to pursue work in this sector. * Professional Practice Exam (PPE) Skills Preparation for IEGs: This preparation program is a unique course designed specifically to support IEGs who are preparing to write PEO's PPE. IEGs may also attend OSPE's Engineering Employment Events (E3s) and other events where networking opportunities may lead to employer connections. OSPE members can take advantage of the OSPE Mentorship Program as well. Career Coaching and Job Search Workshops are also offered. OSPE will continue to seek programs and opportunities that assist IEGs in their engineering careers. Despite the statistics, IEGs do indeed find success in their work life in Canada. Since 1959 $ 13% FOR WOMEN WITH DEGREES FROM OUTSIDE OF CANADA, ONLY WORK IN ENGINEERING AND ABOUT ONE HALF ARE UNDEREMPLOYED THIS IS DISCOURAGING FOR NEWCOMERS AND MEANS 50/50 WOMEN IMMIGRANTS HAVE A CHANCE OF ONLY FINDING WORK IN JOBS NOT NECESSARILY REQUIRING A DEGREE. BUILDING FUTURE LEADERS 3.2million s olarship in schengineersfoundation.ca 3452 ring enginee lped he ts n e d stu Funding for engineering students at all Ontario accredited schools, and for professional engineers in financial need. DONATE TODAY Online: engineersfoundation.ca Call: 1.800.339.3716, ext. 1222 * PEO fee renewal: check the donation box * * Charitable Number: 104001573 RR000l Summer 2019 THE VOICE 29http://www.engineersfoundation.ca http://www.engineersfoundation.ca