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Helping hands: Attracting the next generation of skilled workers
Written by Mary Del Ciancio January 24, 2012
The skilled trades shortage is no longer pending. It is here.
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The 13th Annual Automation Education and Training Guide
Written by Mary Del Ciancio January 24, 2012
Our 13th annual listing of automation education and training options in Canada.
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A manufacturing renaissance: Industry-academic partnerships are key in this new era
Written by Paul Nutter September 30, 2011
We’re in the midst of a manufacturing renaissance in North America. While we’ve seen most low-tech and labour-intensive manufacturing move offshore, the advanced and sophisticated capabilities of remaining plants enable…
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Rebirth of manufacturing jobs: What can you do to help revitalize the industry?
Written by Glenn Marshall April 01, 2011
Despite reports that the North American economy is in the recovery stage, job creation is still a struggle. In fact, the unemployment rate in Canada increased by 0.2 percentage points…
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Manufacturing the next generation: A look at the tools some Canadian schools are using to develop the future workforce
Written by Mary Del Ciancio January 20, 2011
What do an interactive training simulation system, a web-based analytical tool and an innovative co-op program have in common? They are all being employed by Canadian schools to better prepare…
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How can we make manufacturing sexy?: Addressing the impending skilled trades shortage
Written by Karin Lindner January 03, 2011
Have you ever wondered if we are doing everything it takes to keep manufacturing in North America? Have you ever wondered how we can give manufacturing the recognition and attention…
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Forging collaboration: McMaster's academic-industry partnership
Written by André Voshart January 19, 2010
Keeping tight control over steel production at ArcelorMittal Dofasco’s industrial slab casters requires precise and resilient control. Established in 1912 (but currently a standalone subsidiary of ArcelorMittal), the Hamilton, Ont.-based…
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Statistics are scary things. We've all heard the statistics about the skilled trades shortage in Canada. In 2004, Canadian Labour and Business estimated that the manufacturing sector would require approximately…
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The ROI of R&D: Tax credits are easier to obtain than you think
Written by Vanessa Chris January 19, 2009
Like many manufacturers, Chris Copland, president of St. Catharines, Ont.-based Logical Control Systems (LCS), had heard of the Canada Revenue Agency's (CRA) Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax credit…
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Ready, AIME, train: A new program funds training initiatives in Ontario
Written by Mary Del Ciancio January 05, 2009
It is no secret that Canadian manufacturers are facing major human resources challenges - an aging workforce, a reduced ability to attract younger workers and a need to keep up…
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