December 3 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM UTC+2
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This workshop will provide you with valuable insights and the practical know-how in a range of topics and technologies.
Are you ready to future-proof your engineering career? Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights into the evolving job market and the skills that top employers are seeking.
What to Expect:
- Key Trends in Engineering: Discover how emerging technologies like AI, data analytics, and renewable energy are reshaping the industry.
- Job Market Insights: Get a comprehensive overview of global engineering job trends across Australia, New Zealand, the UK, South Africa, the USA, and Canada.
- In-Demand Skills: Learn about the practical skills that are crucial for success, including:
- AI and Machine Learning
- Data Analytics
- Renewable Energy Systems
- SCADA and automation
- Interactive Engagement: Participate in real-world problem-solving exercises that showcase how the right skills can make a difference.
- Networking opportunities: Connect with like-minded professionals and expand your professional circle.
Our courses are designed by industry professionals to provide you with hands-on training and the practical knowledge you need to excel. With options for online and on-campus learning, you can easily balance your education with your career.
Who should attend:
This presentation is open to everyone, whether you are a seasoned professional, starting out in your engineering career or looking to change direction. Please bring your laptop or mobile device to this workshop. Networking opportunities, including refreshments, will be organized.
Event Details:
Johannesburg EngineerConnect Session 1
Date: Tuesday 3 December 2024
Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm South African local time
Location: Unit 3, Elevation Gardens, Waterfall Office Park, Bekker Road, Midrand
Johannesburg EngineerConnect: Session 2
Date: Wednesday 4 December 2024
Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm South African local time
Location: Unit 3, Elevation Gardens, Waterfall Office Park, Bekker Road, Midrand
Please RSVP by Friday 22nd of November. Places are limited.
A digital Certificate of Attendance will be provided after the event.
Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your engineering knowledge and expand your network.
About the presenter:
Dr. Steve Mackay, EIT’s Dean of Engineering
- Founder of EIT
- His leadership has inspired EIT’s unique and distinctive approach to engineering education.
Dr. Mackay has enjoyed a varied career in engineering, having worked in automation, data acquisition, instrumentation, data communications, and process control throughout Australia, Europe, Africa, and North America over the past 35 years. He has successfully pioneered the application of new technologies in Australia and overseas, installing industrial data communication systems and implementing live online education, (including remote laboratories), for engineering students worldwide.
Dr. Mackay has been involved in a range of industries, including power stations, mining, mineral processing, oil/gas/petrochemical plants, and platforms. He has presented courses on industrial data communications, data acquisition, instrumentation, and process control to over 30,000 engineers and technicians worldwide for clients such as NASA, Rolls Royce, and BP. He has also co-authored and edited 25 engineering books that have been published across the world. Dr. Mackay is a Fellow of Engineers Australia with a license to practice as a Chemical, Mechanical, and Electrical Chartered Professional Engineer.
As Dean of the Engineering Institute of Technology, Dr. Mackay leads the institute in providing micro-credentials and engineering qualifications to over 1500 students per year from 140 countries. He has an unswerving focus on student outcomes and on excellence in education.