OACETT

🚨 Final Chance to Enter! 🚨

The Fletcher Foundation 50/50 Draw Fundraiser ends tomorrow at the OACETT President’s Awards Gala and someone will take home HALF the jackpot.

By purchasing a ticket, you're not only giving yourself a chance to win big, you're also helping support the next generation of engineering technology and applied science students across Ontario.

🎟️ Tickets:
• 1 for $3
• 2 for $5
• 5 for $10
• 12 for $20

⏰ Ticket sales close tomorrow, May 30, at the President’s Awards Gala.

Don't miss your chance to make an impact 🔗 https://bit.ly/4t6yKR0

Eid al-Adha Mubarak from 🌙✨

Wishing peace, joy, and happiness to all those celebrating Eid al-Adha. May this special occasion bring moments of reflection, gratitude, community, and connection with family and friends.

There’s still time to register for the FREE OACETT Technology Exhibitor Tradeshow on May 29, 2026! Don’t miss your chance to explore emerging technologies, innovative products, and real-world engineering and applied science projects shaping Ontario’s future at the Hamilton Convention Centre. Whether you're interested in infrastructure, AI, electrification, robotics, drones, sustainability, or applied research, there’s something for everyone to discover.

✔ Connect with companies, colleges & industry organizations
✔ Explore innovative technologies & hands-on project showcases
✔ Expand your professional network
✔ Participate in the interactive passport challenge for a chance to win prizes

Featured exhibitors include:
AdunniTrak • CAMufacturing Solutions Inc. • Microsystems • Conestoga College • Eclipse Water Technologies Inc. • ERIS • Fanshawe College • Georgian College • GravitySlide Inc. • GubolinCo • HCE Telecom • Humber Polytechnic • Jetson Infinity • LIVESENS Inc. • Measur Drones • MedATrx • Mohawk College • Niagara College • Pivoratech Canada Inc. • Quotograph • Riskophia • SCHUNK Intec Corp • Seneca Polytechnic • Stellar Pipe Solutions • SWTCH • TROES Corp • Toronto Transit Commission • Windfields Mechanical Group Inc

📅 Friday, May 29, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Hamilton Convention Centre

🎟️ Register for free today: https://bit.ly/4uDbfQz

Please note: Tradeshow registration includes access to the tradeshow only. Conference sessions and gala tickets are sold separately.

FREE Technology Exhibitor Tradeshow Explore new technologies, innovative projects, and industry leaders at the FREE OACETT Technology Exhibitor Tradeshow, May 29 in Hamilton.

There’s still time to register for OACETT’s Engineering Technology & Applied Science Career Fair!

Join us to connect directly with employers, industry professionals, and organizations from across Ontario’s growing engineering technology sector. Whether you're a student, recent graduate, or experienced professional, this is your chance to explore opportunities, grow your network, and make meaningful connections.

✔ Meet employers hiring across multiple disciplines
✔ Explore job openings & career pathways
✔ Share your resume and connect face-to-face with recruiters

Featured exhibitors include:
Actemium • Alectra Utilities • Amico Affiliates • Associated Engineering Ltd. • Canadian Forces Recruiting Detachment Hamilton • Continual Energy Inc. • Defense Construction Canada • Dixon Electric • EnVision Consultants • First Nations Engineering Services Ltd. (FNESL) • G. Douglas Vallee Limited • Graham Construction • Green Infrastructure Partners • Groundwater Environmental Management Services (GEMS) • Intero Integrity Services • City of Kawartha Lakes • NBM Engineering • PCL Construction • Procter & Gamble • Pinchin Ltd. • Valley Integration Inc.

📅 Thursday, May 28, 2026
⏰ 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
📍 Hamilton Convention Centre – Albion Room
🎟️ FREE for OACETT members (check email for code) or $20 + taxes & fees

Take the next step in your career 🔗 https://bit.ly/4tFfpHI

and the Fanshawe College Centre for Research & Innovation (CRI) officially unveiled the completion of a first-of-its-kind applied research project, a fully electrified Can-Am Off-Road (BRP) Ryker trike built through innovation, collaboration, and student-driven engineering excellence.

Through OACETT’s R&D Program, OACETT partnered in this collaboration by providing the Ryker platform itself and supporting the vision of transforming a bold idea into a fully realized applied engineering showcase.

What began with a simple question — “What if we electrified a Ryker?” — evolved into an extraordinary hands-on research initiative that challenged students and faculty to solve real-world engineering problems involving:

• Electric drivetrain integration
• Custom fabrication & machining
• CAD design & 3D scanning
• Prototyping & testing
• Sustainable transportation technology

The result?

“THE BEAST”, a fully electrified Ryker capable of producing over 500 Nm of torque while showcasing the incredible technical capability, creativity, and innovation happening every day within Ontario’s college system.

But this project is about much more than building an electric vehicle.

This trike will now become a traveling showcase for OACETT across Ontario, appearing at high schools, industry events, and community engagements to inspire the next generation of engineering technologists and technicians.

It will help demonstrate the incredible potential of applied engineering education and real-world program solving.

Too often, people underestimate what colleges are capable of achieving when given the opportunity, tools, and challenge. The education is just that good.

It demonstrates what happens when students, faculty, industry, and professional associations come together with a bold vision and a willingness to push boundaries.

A huge congratulations to the outstanding students, researchers, faculty, and technical teams at CRI who helped bring this vision to life.

Happy Victoria Day from 🍁

We hope everyone enjoys a safe and relaxing long weekend with family, friends, and community. Thank you to the many engineering and applied science technology professionals helping keep Ontario’s infrastructure, services, and communities running throughout the holiday weekend.

Missed the webinar or want to revisit the discussion?

Resources from OACETT’s Cultural Competency & Psychological Safety in Technology Environments webinar are now available, including:

✔ Key Takeaways resource document
✔ Q&A document
✔ Participant feedback survey results
✔ Webinar recording

Access the resources and watch the recording today 🔗 https://bit.ly/3Pj8KUL

Attend the OACETT Technology Exhibitor Tradeshow for FREE on May 29, 2026! ⚡

Explore emerging technologies, innovative products, and real-world engineering and applied science projects shaping Ontario’s future at the Hamilton Convention Centre.

✔ Connect with companies, colleges & industry organizations
✔ Discover new technologies and innovations
✔ Expand your professional network
✔ Participate in the interactive passport challenge for a chance to win prizes

📅 Friday, May 29, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Hamilton Convention Centre

🎟️ Register for free today: https://bit.ly/4uDbfQz

Please note: Tradeshow registration includes access to the tradeshow only. Conference sessions and gala tickets are sold separately.

Happy Mother’s Day from 💐

Today, we celebrate and recognize the mothers, grandmothers, stepmothers, caregivers, and mentors who inspire, support, and strengthen our communities every day. Thank you for the guidance, dedication, resilience, and care you bring both at home and across the engineering and applied science technology profession.

Wishing everyone celebrating a wonderful Mother’s Day! 💖