{"id":106579,"date":"2024-08-23T08:49:21","date_gmt":"2024-08-23T12:49:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skillscompetencescanada.com\/?p=106579"},"modified":"2024-08-23T08:49:21","modified_gmt":"2024-08-23T12:49:21","slug":"simon-provencher-opeq-technician-is-passionate-about-technology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skillscompetencescanada.com\/en\/simon-provencher-opeq-technician-is-passionate-about-technology\/","title":{"rendered":"Simon Provencher, OPEQ Technician, is Passionate about Technology\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">My career journey<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">I&#8217;ve been fascinated by gemstones ever since I was young, so naturally I pursued a career in jewelry making and earned a Professional Studies Diploma. While I enjoyed the creative outlet, I eventually felt the urge to explore other possibilities. 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