CAREER WHITE PAPERS
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TECHNICIANS AND TECHNOLOGISTS CAREERS
in Applied Science and Engineering Technology
CONSIDER THESE CAREERS IF YOU LIKE…
Science and math • Undertaking new challenges, figuring out problems, or making things work better • Making things or doing hands-on work • Working in a team with other people • Preparing, reviewing and editing professional documents • Designing and evaluating systems, processes, and equipment
FIELDS OF TECHNICIANS AND TECHNOLOGISTS
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TECHNICAL SPECIALIST CAREERS
CONSIDER THESE CAREERS IF YOU LIKE…
Science and math • Hands-on work • Problem solving • Outdoor work • Work in many locations
A TECHNICAL SPECIALIST IS…
Someone who helps with projects by being an expert in a specific technology. They develop technical solutions to problems, often as a member of a team. They do three months or less post-secondary training, so they get to start getting work experience right away.
TECHINICAL SPECIALIST CAREERS
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SPECIALIZATION FOR
TECHNICIANS AND TECHNOLOGISTS
CONSIDER THESE CAREERS IF YOU LIKE…
Science and math • Hands-on work • Problem solving • Outdoor work • Work in many locations
A TECHNICAL SPECIALIST IS…
Someone who is certified as a technician or technologist and has a lot of work experience. They decide to get additional training so they can get a special certificate as a Technical Specialist. They often have multiple levels of post-secondary training.
TECHINICAL SPECIALIST CAREERS
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