June 2004

Engineers learn about contracting and consulting realities

On June 5, OSPE ran its final workshop in its “Shift Your Career Into High Gear!” series. Offered in collaboration with the Association of Career Professionals International (ACPI), the workshop, entitled “Engineers Breaking Free: Exploring Contracting and Consulting Realities”, provided OSPE members with invaluable insights on the realities of starting their own engineering consulting practice.

Mark Venning, President of ACPI, facilitated the half-day workshop, providing attendees with key ideas on how to remain successful as a consultant.

The workshop highlighted the following areas for success:

  • investing in professional development
  • crafting your “Personal Value Proposition”
  • building broader networks
  • forming strategic alliances

In addition, Mr. Venning discussed the key skills associated with developing a contract, conducting market research and many of the other key elements of contracting and consulting.

To learn more about contracting and consulting as an engineer, join us for the next series of “Shift Your Career Into High Gear!” workshops to be offered again in the fall. Each half-day workshop takes place on a Saturday morning and a light breakfast is provided.

Get more info and sign up now for the next "Shift Your Career Into High Gear!" series:

To find out more, visit our www.ospe.on.ca. Space for upcoming workshops is limited so sign up early!