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72 DESIGN007 MAGAZINE I AUGUST 2021 Introduction In this month's column, I give kudos to PCEA Chapter Liaison Scott McCurdy, who has been capturing the efforts of the PCEA to educate our members and our industry as a whole; then, I pass the mic to PCEA Chairman Steph Chavez to provide some thoughts on who's responsible for continuing education—you or your employer? Finally, I provide our readers with a growing list of events for 2021. PCEA Updates Scott McCurdy has been a tireless force in collaborating within the printed circuit engi- neering industry to bring people together. Not only has Scott worked hard in the industry as director of sales and marketing for Freedom CAD Services in Orange County, California, but for years he has worked outside of the box, presiding as a leader in trade organizations that specialize in educating their members. Presently serving as PCEA's chapter liai- son and Orange County chapter president, Scott coordinates all the PCEA chapter lead- ers and inspires them to move in a consistent and helpful direction. Local PCEA chapters are actively planning their annual itinerar- ies to serve our industry. As a leader of the Orange County chapter, Scott has worked to Educational Accolades for Our Chapter Liaison The Digital Layout Feature Column by Kelly Dack, CIT, CID+, PCEA