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August 22, 2024
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Member News
Lean-In Circles - Interest Survey
Last year the BCEA Women's Network held Lean-In Peer Mentoring Circles between September 2023 and April 2024. Outcome from the THRIVE recap shows that the community would like to continue these mentoring circles. If you are interested in joining a circle, please take a moment to fill out a quick survey to determine which topics to run starting in September. 
Events
Crown Isle Golf Tournament – 6 spots left!
The BC Electrical Association, along with the Island committee, will hold a North Island golf tournament on Tuesday, Sept. 10. Tee times start at 11:00 a.m. and continue until 1:30 p.m. Only 60 golfers can take part in this tournament, so get your tickets quickly!

Following your round, you will have the opportunity to network with your peers at the awards dinner. Golf fees are $250 for members and $350 for non-members and include a golf cart and dinner.

For more information, sponsorships, and to register, click the link below.
Nine & Dine Golf Tournament – Sept. 17
Join us for a friendly 9-hole golf tournament put on by the BCEA Women's and AMP networks! The event will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024.

Tee times start at 1:00 p.m., and there will be a BBQ dinner and reception to follow. All skill levels welcome!
Lower Mainland Trade Show – Oct. 22 - 2 booths left!
BCEA is continuing to bring back our trade shows this year! Our next show will be at the Show Theatre at Great Canadian Casino Vancouver on Tuesday, Oct. 22 from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. There will be an educational seminar with Joel Feenstra at 11:00 a.m. on the topic of the changes and updates to the 2024 Electrical code from CSA.
Exhibitors can purchase a 10x10 booth with pipe, drape, and power included at the link below. Booths are $975 for members and $1,200 for non-members. Only 2 booths are left, so get them quick!
Sponsorships are also available to highlight your company at this event. Thank you to our Reception Sponsor: Eaton!
Attendee registration is open now at the link below.
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Education
Basic Electricity Course – Online
Registration for our online Basic Electricity Course is now live. This course is a great primer for anyone new to the industry or who wants a refresher on the more basic aspects of the supply chain industry. The cost is $299 GST for members and $399 GST for non-members. Upon registration, you can complete the course at your own pace.
BCIT Training Courses

Member company BCIT offers many electrical training courses to keep your credentials up to date. Explore the following options:
 
TELC-0208, FSR Electrical Code Continuing Education, various training options available 
TELC-0107 Electrical Code-50 Hour 
TELC-0144 Low Energy Electrical Worker 
TELC-0161 High Voltage

Member Benefits
Group Health Plans
Great news! BCEA has partnered with ICBA to launch its own group benefit plans to give our members competitive rates and top-notch service in offering group health, dental, retirement, and other benefits. These benefits are great for your workers, their families, and your bottom line.
 
Need a plan? BCEA Benefits can help you find a cost-effective option. Already have a plan? We can review the performance of your current benefit plan to find opportunities for improvement and cost savings. Visit our benefits home page for more information.
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In the Media
StrongerBC future skills grant
The StrongerBC future skills grant covers up to $3,500 for eligible short-term skills training at public post-secondary institutions.

Source: WorkBC.ca
BC Hydro opens higher-powered fast charging site in Fort St. John
BC Hydro's electric vehicle fast charging network is expanding and getting even faster, with the addition of two new 180-kilowatt chargers in Fort St. John.

Source: BC Hydro
New and retrofitted buildings at BCIT are all part of a 'living lab'
British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) harnessed energy for its new Health Sciences Centre from an existing geo-exchange field and shared it with a neighbouring building. 

Source: BC Hydro
New B.C. dam to deliver century-long, clean power supply
The Site C Clean Energy Project (Site C) will be the third dam and hydroelectric generating station on the Peace River in northeast B.C. and will provide 1,100 megawatts of capacity and produce about 5,100 gigawatt hours of electricity each year, enough to power about 450,000 homes per year.

Source: Construction Canada