Women of Aboriginal decent training in a non-traditional career as a Power Engineer

 

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Power Engineer's interview with Alita.

 

Alita first heard about Power Engineering from her career councilor when she was taking upgrading at school.  Not often that happens unless you happen to be living close to an area where there are lots of industrial opportunities and Alita does live close to an area like that.

Her Career councilor spoke to her and her classmates about trades, the health industry, business and technical careers.  This one really stuck out  for her.  Most of the people in her class were interested in nursing, trades and social work.  Her and one guy chose Power Engineering.

She says she didn't want to be stuck in an office all day.  It sounded too confining.  More important than that, Alita has a two year old son, is a single mom and says "I want to turn my life around, take a new, positive and strong direction in life.  I want a real future.". 

Her parents were very skeptical about her doing this as Alita and school never mixed well.  But that changed when Alita had some realizations about life.  Her interests, level of determination and degree of commitment all changed.  From what she has experienced in class and in her on the job training it continues to propel her forward.

She says, it is difficult to say no to her friends when they call her to go out cruising or to visit friends when there is studying to do.  She has a vision for the future and it's not always easy to stay on track.  "Some of my friends are on welfare and I don't want to find myself falling into that trap."

Alita admires her cousin's husband Darwin because of the work he does as a Power Engineer and the lifestyle he has because of it. 

Although there are still many obstacles to overcome she is very enthused about what she is doing with her life and the career she has chosen to train for.  She finds it interesting and exciting when she can learn about what makes our modern world function and then explain it to her friends.

The best luck to you Alita, where ever you go...

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS My P.E.T. Career Note: For most browsers just click on the blue links and they will take you to each section in this ebook/web site.  (With some Internet browsers the web addresses will have to be manually entered into your browser in order that you may connect to the web site page desired).   WWW http://www.power-engineer.com  Introduction Photos! The history of Standardization of Power Engineer Examinations committee in Canada. My testimony, {Photos!} where I tell you how to get full wages while being formally educated, diplomaed and certified, clothed, housed and fed, have maid service, company supplied transportation to and from work and flights to your vacation destinations all absolutely FREE! A Free Education for advancement at your employers expense. P.E.T. can be as easy as one, two, three, four, sometimes. Dave’s lifestyle and the lifestyle you can have. Brothers in the business: Al. The executive.  Photo! Brian. Working the 9 to 5, Monday to Friday routine. Chad. A newbe in 2001.  Photos! Chris. He used P.E.T. as a spring board to another career.  Photos! Don. Work in at the brewery.  Photos! Dwayne. An old hand.  Photos! Earl. Retired but still working full time???  Photos! Gord. Management.  Photo! James. Soon to be wealthy. Lots of great photos! John. Chief Engineer at the brewery.  Photos! Matt. A newbe in 2000.  Photo! Mike. He’s formerly from Scotland.  Photos! Max. A Control Room Operator and Shift Engineer who had his employer pay for his continuing education in his favorite hobby, computers.  Photos! Steve. The "Bad Boy of P.E.T." who has hit the six figure income bracket. Photos! Ted. Has hit the six figure income bracket. Warren. A newbe in 2001.  Photos! Older Warren. Lots of experience. Photos! Sister in the business: Brenda. A newbe in 2001.  Photos! Elaine. Management.  Very short Bio.  No pics. Hanna. Works in the electrical power generating industry.  Very short Bio. No pics. Lana. A newbe and Control Room Operator.  Photos! Mandy. A newbe in 2002.  Photos! Brothers and Sisters of Aboriginal decent in the business: Liz.  She's happy to be a granny!  Photo! Alita. A student in 2002.  Photo! Jay. A newbe in 2000.  Formerly a research scientist.  Photos! Justin. A newbe in 1999 who is a Control Room Operator and who got $9000 in scholarships.  Photos! Randy.  Under development. Why haven’t you heard of Stationary Engineering or Power Engineering Technology before and if you did, why didn’t you hear about all the great opportunities? Scope of P.E.T. Technology. Jobs you might qualify for and jobs you might want. This is why this career can be recession proof. DARK SECRETS. Things people do and shouldn’t do, while on shift. The difference between tickets or certificates and the diploma.   Why and how this career has recession proofing.   The down side to this career. The art of finding employers: Internet links to: US job opportunities Canadian job opportunities US apprenticeship, training and licensing Canadian apprenticeship and training Other countries and their job opportunities US Labor agencies. Canadian employer's names, companies, addresses, telephone and fax numbers. Advancement tips. Overseas opportunities. How to cut your income taxes up to 50%. How you can work income tax free. Where to get training materials, find the institutions and registration information. Study tips to get your diploma fast and easy. Developing the killer resume.   CLICK HERE TO GO BACK TO HOME PAGE Disclaimer