Launching September 2026 · Fountain Street campus

Powering the next generation of energy talent.

The Conestoga Power & Energy Society is a student community exploring the fast-changing world of power and energy — generation, renewables, storage, electric vehicles and the smart grid. Open to every program and year.

Become a member See the roadmap
  • Allprograms & years welcome
  • Freeto join
  • 4founding exec roles open
  • 5+industry events / year

About CPES

A community for the curious — not just the specialists.

The energy industry is changing faster than any time in a century — electrification, grid modernization, renewables and storage are reshaping how Ontario and the world are powered. CPES exists to connect Conestoga students to that world: the people, the skills, and the opportunities to build a career in it.

You don't need to be a Power Systems student. First-years exploring their options, upper-years chasing co-op and résumé wins, and students from electrical, mechanical, electronics and beyond all have a place here.

What we actually do
  • Cross-program & cross-year — built to mix cohorts that normally never meet.
  • Student-led, hands-on, and welcoming to total beginners.
  • Based at Conestoga's Fountain Street campus, Cambridge ON.
  • A pathway toward IEEE Power & Energy Society affiliation as we grow.

What we do

Four ways we help you plug in.

Industry exposure

Site tours of utilities, substations and generation facilities, plus guest talks from local employers and Conestoga alumni working in the field.

Technical learning

Hands-on workshops on industry-relevant tools and ideas — single-line diagrams, MATLAB for power, intro to ETAP/PSCAD, and PLC basics.

Career development

Résumé reviews, co-op prep, mock interviews and alumni panels — so you walk into the energy job market with a real network and an edge.

Community

Monthly meetups, end-of-semester socials and peer mentorship across years and programs — a friendly home base on campus.

The roadmap

Follow the current.

Tap a milestone to trace where CPES is headed — from founding cohort to a full IEEE Power & Energy Society chapter.

The executive team

Meet the founders — and the seats with your name on them.

CPES is forming now. The founding President is in place; three exec seats are open for students who want to help build something from the ground up.

Gabriel Gabrie

Founder & President

Power Systems Engineering student at Fountain Street, building CPES to connect students with the energy industry.

Vice-President

Open — founding role

Help shape programming and partnerships. A standout leadership line for your résumé.

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Treasurer

Open — founding role

Own the budget and funding. Great for anyone who likes turning plans into real, funded events.

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Secretary

Open — founding role

Keep the club organized and connected — meetings, minutes and member comms.

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What a semester looks like

A predictable rhythm of meetups and events.

Meeting

Month 1 · Sep / Jan

Club Kickoff

Meet the team, hear the semester plan, and help set the direction. Members welcome.

Open event

Month 2 · Oct / Feb

Intro Social & Industry Talk

Open to all Conestoga students — meet members and hear a short talk from someone working in energy.

Open event

Month 3 · Nov / Mar

Technical Workshop

Hands-on with real tools — single-line diagrams, MATLAB for power and more. Grows into site tours as we do.

Members

Month 4 · Dec / Apr

Study & Exam-Prep Social

Wind down the semester together — study, snacks and good company during exam season.

We meet the second Friday of each month at the Fountain Street campus. Event types and dates are confirmed each semester.

Questions

Good to know.

Not at all. CPES is open to every program and year. If you're curious about energy — whether you're a first-year exploring options or in a totally different program — you belong here.

Nope. Many of our members are beginners. Our workshops and talks are designed to be approachable — curiosity is the only prerequisite.

CPES is free to join — it's covered by the standard Conestoga Students Inc. club fee. No extra cost to be a member.

The second Friday of each month at Conestoga's Fountain Street campus in Cambridge, plus events throughout the semester. We launch in September 2026.

Membership runs through the Conestoga Students Inc. clubs portal once registration opens for Fall 2026. Hit Become a member to get started or to be notified when sign-ups go live.

Yes — and there's never been a better time. Founding Vice-President, Treasurer and Secretary roles are open right now. Reach out to put your name in.

Get involved

Be part of the founding cohort.

Whether you want to join, lead, or just stay in the loop until we launch — this is where it starts.

Become a member Join the exec team

New members register through Conestoga Students Inc. — the official clubs portal. We'll never charge a separate fee.