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The 21^st century is dependent on science and technology.

More than any time in the past, success depends on knowing how things work and how to get things done, and to be sure that those one hire also properly understand.

That is where technicians and technologists come into the picture.    These terms can be used generically for anyone who works at anything technical, however science and technology demands precision, so when we refer to technicians and technologists, we will be referring to something specific.  We will be referring to people who have met all the requirements of becoming Certified Engineering Technicians, Certified Engineering Technologists ( also referred to Professional Technologists in some provinces) and Applied Science Technologists.

Island Technology Professionals is Prince Edward Island’s independent certifying body for these designations. It is an official trade name of the Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists of Prince Edward Island.

In future posts, the plan is to explain:

·         What are Technicians?

·         What are Technologists?

·         Why should one be certified?

·         What are the benchmarks used to certify people?

·         What is the code of ethics/professionalism

·         How accredited college programs fit into the picture?

·         Why should one insist on employees be certified?

·         Why one should insist that business partners hire certified people?

·         How does Island Technology Professionals relate to associations across Canada    and the World?

·         How can you become certified?

·         How you can become involved in promoting and maintaining our standards?