OACETT - Thunder Bay Chapter

08/29/2026

✨ The Superior Gala 2026 is here! ✨
Join the OACETT Thunder Bay Chapter for an elegant evening of networking, dinner, and celebration! 🥂✨

📅 September 26, 2026
📍 The Industry Social House, Thunder Bay
🕠 5:30 PM – Networking Reception
🍽️ 6:30 PM – Dinner

Dress to impress and celebrate excellence with fellow technology professionals! 🖤💛

🎟️ Scan the QR code on the poster to book your tickets!

08/24/2026

🤖 Robotic Arm Session on Wednesday, August 19, 2026

✨️ This was the perfect opportunity to support STEM education, community engagement, and conneting with amazing kids.

✅️ "Together, let's inspire future engineers and innovators!"

08/20/2026

Build presence. Speak clearly. Get taken seriously with Confident Communication for Quiet Technical Professionals, a 5-part lunch webinar series. Learn practical strategies to communicate your value, contribute with clarity, navigate high-stakes conversations, strengthen your leadership presence and influence decisions in the room.

Sign up for one course or all five courses for a discounted rate today!

Dates
• September 29, 2026 - Session 1: Know Your Value. Speak with Confidence.
• October 27, 2026 - Session 2: From Doer to Leader in the Room
• November 24, 2026 - Session 3: Hear What Matters & Say Something Clear
• January 19, 2027 - Session 4: Hold the Room – Presence, Body Language & Asking the Right Questions
• February 11, 2027 - Session 5: Stop Attending Meetings. Start Influencing Them

Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Cost: $20/webinar or $50 for all five plus taxes + fees

The first twenty registrants that sign up for the five-course bundle receive a FREE copy of Linda Raynier's book, The Quiet Achiever.

Register today: https://ow.ly/a5uo50ZAE7l

08/20/2026

Explore how 3D printing and additive manufacturing are transforming modern manufacturing.

Join us on September 25 for a FREE virtual webinar exploring industrial additive manufacturing technologies, applications, materials, quality challenges and emerging engineering solutions.

📅 September 25, 2026
⏰ 12:00–1:00 p.m. ET
💻 Virtual | FREE
🎓 1 Active CPD Hour

Register: https://ow.ly/Xi9S50ZAFFC

08/20/2026

👀 Have you checked out the Summer 2026 edition of The Ontario Technologist yet?

If you’re an OACETT member, turn to pages 10 & 11 — there’s some exciting news about OACETT’s move toward a year-round community model! 🎉

This means more opportunities to connect, learn, network, and get involved throughout the year, including regional Hub Events, professional development, the Awards Gala, Leadership Summit, and more.

But here in Thunder Bay, we’re not waiting for the future to get involved! 🙌 You’ll see us around town at exciting chapter-run events, creating opportunities for our local members to connect, learn and grow together.

And who knows… with your support and participation, we’re hoping to show OACETT that Thunder Bay is just the place to bring a Hub Event! 📍💙

👉 Want to be part of what’s next? Get involved with your chapter, come out to our events, and help us build an even stronger local community.

📧 Want to connect with us or learn more? Reach us at:
Thunder [email protected]

📖 And don’t forget — pages 10 & 11 of the Summer 2026 Ontario Technologist are worth a read!



Get Involved, Year Round Community, Hub Event, Professional Development, and Networking!

08/17/2026

Happy Sunday!

🇮🇳 Vibing... last day, meeting fantastic people at the Festival of India!

loving connecting with our community ❤️

08/15/2026

Are you an internationally educated professional (IEP) with a background in engineering and applied science technology, looking to grow your career in Ontario?

Join on October 1 for a career event designed to help IEPs navigate Ontario’s job market, build professional connections and access valuable career resources.

💻 FREE Virtual Career Event
Attend six expert-led sessions covering credential evaluation, HR best practices, professional communication, career resources and strategies for succeeding in the Canadian workplace.

🤝 In-Person Career Event
Connect with organizations supporting IEPs, network with OACETT professionals through mentorship sessions and gain insights during a panel discussion. Light refreshments included.

📅 October 1, 2026
💻 Virtual: FREE
📍 In-Person: The Vue & Clubhouse, Toronto | $20 + tax

Register today 👉 https://bit.ly/4xwBB8h

If you are a Certified OACETT member and interested in becoming a mentor for the In-Person Networking & Mentorship event, please email [email protected] or check your inbox for an email.

08/15/2026

Happy Saturday, everyone!

🇮🇳 Vibing... great people, beautiful day at the Festival of India!

loving connecting with our community ❤️

Thank you to the **Vedic Cultural Center** for bringing everyone together!

08/11/2026

08/11/2026

Last chance to save! 🍁

Don't miss your final opportunity to save 20% off all OACETT merchandise. From apparel and drinkware to accessories and more, now's the perfect time to show your OACETT pride.

Use code MAPLE at checkout before the sale ends on August 8.

🛍️ Shop now: https://oacett.companyistores.com/