It’s been a month since I officially began my adventure as Community Engagement & Outreach Coordinator at TSE. What does that mean exactly? What makes my role important? What do I want to achieve?
We’re all influenced by technology one way, shape or form; therefore it’s an important component in our lives… now it’s your turn to play a part with its development and help the next generation realize the opportunities. We need the support of the community (Everyone!).
Tech South East is working to strengthen the ecosystem in our region to better support the growth of knowledge-based companies. As the Community Engagement and Outreach Coordinator, it is important for me to be out there raising the awareness of the technology and life science sector in our region – particularly with the youth. There are some great success stories in South East NB and there are people here working on great projects and in great companies. We know it’s a great sector to work in and a great region to live in! How do we bring it to a different level?
We are working with our companies, academic and research partners, and all levels of government. But we need to reach further ... to engage with youth and youth organizations, teachers and parents ... to help promote greater awareness and interest in science and technology, and the opportunities that exist in our region’s knowledge industries. We need to enable them to realize the larger scope of where their education can take them.
Over the last couple weeks, I have been meeting with many champions across our region in order to start the conversation on what we can build upon. Looking forward to some exciting new initiatives that we will roll out during National Science & Technology Week (Oct. 14-23) Stay tuned….
Exciting opportunities are on the horizon and we want South East NB to be prepared to capitalize on them. Are you on board?
Sally
Tech South East
