OSPE Members Network at High Speed

January 11, 2010 - Over sixty OSPE members seized the invaluable opportunity to meet directly with employers at OSPE's first Speed Networking event in Toronto.

Representatives from the eleven participating employers set up at static stations around the venue, and met with participants in groups of six. Following nine minutes of discussion (a wrap-up warning was issued following seven minutes elapsed), each group of networkers relocated clockwise to the next employer station. The participants were able to visit all eleven participating employer stations before concluding the evening with thirty minutes of general mingling.

The event maintained a relaxed and professional atmosphere, with participants enjoying the candid and frank nature of the discussions. The event was beneficial for the employers as well, and many have already requested to participate in future OSPE Speed Networking events.

Participating employers included: AECOM; Areva; Carson Dunlop Weldon; Construction Control Inc.; Crossey Engineering; D.R. Boulay & Associates; Hatch; Ministry of Transportation; MDA Corporation; Myriad International; and Qualcomm.

Member response was unprecedentedly high during advance registration. Due to the logistic nature of speed networking events, attendance had to be strictly limited to ensure that every participant got sufficient networking time with each employer. Unfortunately as a result, many interested OSPE members were unable to attend, and we thank them for their understanding of the capacity restraints.

Speed Networking Returns this March!
Due to the overwhelming success of the premiere offering, OSPE is thrilled to announce a second Speed Networking event in Toronto, tentatively scheduled for March 23, 2010. Registration will open mid-February. Watch for details in your email and on the OSPE homepage. Space will once again be strictly limited, with registration handled on a first come, first served basis.

Are you an employer interested in participating? Speed Networking events offer great benefit to employers as well! Please contact organizer Liz Greenland at 416-223-9961 ext. 239 to discuss the options available to your organization.