College of the North Atlantic’s Corner Brook campus will have two new programs to offer this September through the School of Engineering Technology & Natural Resources.
The two-year Electronic Engineering Systems Technology (Co-op) program is a broad based program which will have an electronics systems approach; meaning the program will focus on planning, designing, commissioning, servicing, troubleshooting and decommissioning electronics systems.
“The Electronic Engineering Systems Technology (Co-op) program will provide graduates with an applied, skill set that is very relevant for today’s workforce needs,” said Brent Howell, CNA’s Dean of Engineering Technology & Natural Resources. “Due to the widespread proliferation of advanced and sophisticated electronic and electrical systems around the world, there is an increased demand for well-qualified electronics technologists, and there will be for years to come.”
The new Electronic Systems Engineering Technology (Co-op) program is only two years in length, which provides employers with qualified graduates in a short timeframe to alleviate predicted labour shortages, something that has been an increasing trend across Canada.
The second new offering, a one-year Environmental Engineering Technology – Advanced Diploma program, will require interested students to hold a university degree with science course completion, or a college diploma in engineering or in natural resources (supplemented with chemistry and math courses) upon entry. The program will enable graduates to seek employment in a wide range of environmental careers, including managing environmental and municipal infrastructure projects and analyzing and remediating urban environments.
“The Environmental Engineering Technology – Advanced Diploma program will provide individuals with the type of supplemental credentials in one year which will introduce them to a variety of fields,” said Howell. “Students will apply science, ecology and engineering to minimize the adverse impacts of human activity on the natural world. On a national level, there has been a recent surge in the attention given to environmental planning, response, mitigation and communication – our students will exit the program having had a strong, hands-on learning experience with skill sets required by industry.”
The environmental field continues to grow and with 100,000 employees reaching retirement age in the next decade, there are numerous opportunities opening up for students and new graduates. According to Environmental Careers Organization Canada, 44 per cent of environmental employers plan to hire new workers in the next two years, either to augment their workforce or replace employees who will be leaving.
For more information on these program, visit the following links:
Electronic Engineering Systems Technology
Environmental Engineering Technology – Advanced Diploma
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