When Leah Chambers, a liberal arts student at the University of King’s College, began exploring career options beyond traditional paths, she didn’t expect to find herself working in the satellite industry. Curious about how her background could apply in innovation-focused environments, she discovered TECHNATION’s Infuse initiative, part of the Career Ready Program, and joined Galaxia, a Nova Scotia-based satellite company, gaining hands-on experience in Canada’s innovation economy.
Through her Infuse placement, Leah found an environment that allowed her to test her interests and connect her liberal arts background to real-world innovation.
“I was working at a smaller company which allowed me to try out a lot of different things and figure out what I was really interested in. I found that trying out these new things and learning as I went was also why I was interested in the liberal arts in university.”
Turning Liberal Arts Skills into Tech Impact
Leah’s experience highlights how liberal arts skills are not just relevant in tech, but they are essential.
Her role requires translating complex technical information into formats that are accessible to a range of audiences. Whether contributing to project reporting, supporting internal coordination, or helping share updates externally, her ability to analyze information, organize ideas clearly, and adapt her communication style has become a key asset within her team.
“Communication and critical thinking skills have been incredibly useful for my job, and I think that all liberal arts grads who work in non-traditional fields will see a lot of transferability with those skills.”
From Intern to Full-Time Project Coordinator
What began as an exploratory internship evolved into a clear career path. After continuing part-time following her placement, Leah built the experience and confidence needed to transition into a full-time role at Galaxia.
The gradual shift allowed her to deepen her understanding of projects, timelines, and team collaboration within a technical environment.
Now, as a full-time project coordinator, she supports technical teams by helping keep projects organized and on track, allowing engineers and designers to focus on technical work.
Advice for Liberal Arts Students Considering Tech
Leah encourages students from non-technical backgrounds not to self-select out of the tech sector. She suggests leaning into strengths that liberal arts students already have, and also reminds students that tech careers go far beyond coding.
“I think the most important thing is to find an area of tech that you’re interested in and excited about. There’s a ton of opportunities that we might not think of in the tech industry for liberal arts students, whether that be sales, business development or administration. The unique skills you have can be very useful there.”
Explore Your Path with Infuse
Leah’s story shows that there is no single path into tech and that liberal arts students have a powerful role to play in Canada’s digital future.
Interested in gaining hands-on experience and discovering how your skills translate into the innovation economy?
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