In May we welcomed close 300 students to TCE. To celebrate we sat down with Alisia, Ethan and Grant, a few of our newest Energy Problem Solvers.

Tiara Goodswimmer graduated from Women Building Futures’ (WBF) Journeywoman Start program at arguably one of the worst times possible this year – in March, just after the COVID-19 pandemic was declared – but bad timing hasn’t stopped her. Although her graduation and job interviews were cancelled due to social distancing, she still quickly found work on a construction site. Tiara is now looking forward to starting a new job at the end of June as an electrical labourer in Fort Saskatchewan, AB, with plans to go back to school to become a journeywoman electrician.

On Nov. 11, we recognize Veterans Day in the U.S. and Remembrance Day in Canada.

We recognize that military veterans bring a lot of transferrable skills to civilian employers. Brandy Manke and Rob MacLeod are two TransCanada employees who have brought their military skills to civilian life. Read their stories.

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On Nov. 11, we recognize Veterans Day in the U.S. and Remembrance Day in Canada in honour of those who've served, continue to serve and sacrifice, and in memory of those who gave their lives for our freedom.

There are many ways one can give back to your community and make an impact, and Terri Steeves, Vice-President of Canada Gas Operations, is checking off all the boxes. Not only is she a mother, engineer, inspiring leader and strong advocate for women and students in engineering – now, she is also a recipient of the Schulich Alumni Leadership Excellence Award from her alma mater the University of Calgary. She looks back on her time at the university as the catalyst of where her leadership experience took flight.

When you hear of Plato, you might think back to the innovative philosopher of Ancient Greece who created the first university in the world. In the Information Technology (IT) world; however, PLATO is an Indigenous Software Testing company that develops and employs Indigenous software testers across Canada, providing rewarding and sustainable careers in remote communities.

Today, the inaugural TC Energy Summer Scholars Academy at the University of Houston’s College of Natural Sciences & Mathematics came to a close. The program, which supported 50 high school students interested in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) majors with the transition to college, was touted a success amidst the challenges of hosting it virtually due to COVID-19.