Giving a Voice to Young Professionals in the Industry

September 7, 2018

Kim Quelch

Three years ago, Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) established the Young Professionals Network with the goals of giving young individuals in the industry a place to share ideas and learn, get to know their peers, and give back to the community. As National Chair of the network, I am proud to say that we now have more than 500 members across Canada and are continuing to grow every day. The wealth of knowledge and passion these young individuals have is contagious and we wanted to be able to showcase this for all to see.

With that said, I am delighted to be part of the editorial campaign that EIN Managing Editor Line Goyette talks about in her editorial comment. We hope this project will become a permanent feature. An ongoing series of articles written by and about young contractors and professionals will give the floor to young contractors and professionals from the industry, to share their expertise and experiences in their fields of practice, to recognize their value, and to help us to create lifelong relationships with up and coming industry leaders. 

I invite you and encourage you to step out of your comfort zone and participate in this exciting project. In any segment of the industry, in any function of a company, if you have something to share with your industry peers, this is your opportunity — all contributions are welcome. 

Articles can range in length from 450-800 words, but cannot be marketing pitches for the individuals’ organizations. Brief bios and a link to their company’s website will accompany the article. The articles will not be censored in terms of their content, but the editors of the Kerrwil Electrical Group will ensure that the texts respond to readers’ needs and the publication’s style and tone. The authors will solely be responsible for the content of their articles. 

Any young professionals interested in contributing can contact Line Goyette or Kim Quelch, and will be supported by the Kerrwil editorial team. You could reach Line at linegoyette@kerrwil.com or myself at kim.quelch@standardpro.com 


In addition to her role as National Chair of the Young Professionals Network, Kim is Director, Product Marketing at Standard. Watch for a profile of Kim Quelch in an upcoming issue of EIN.

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