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Sep 25, 2017 @ 08:04
Manufacturing Day (MFGDAY) is a North American-wide celebration of modern manufacturing during which manufacturers provide access to their facilities in a collective effort to educate visitors about manufacturing career opportunities and improve public perceptions of manufacturing.
The Algoma Workforce Investment Corporation (AWIC) is excited to be working with local manufacturers and schools around the region to host student and public tours of their facilities on Friday, Oct. 6, 2017.
As part of the Manufacturing Day Algoma activities, Sault College will be offering 2 public tours of its world class laboratory equipped with the latest robotics equipment installed in a simulated manufacturing environment. This will allow members of the public to see the cutting-edge technology of today’s manufacturing and how students are learning how to use it right here in Algoma.
Space is limited for the tours and people are asked to register in advance at mfgdayalgoma.eventbrite.ca In addition to the public tours, students from the Algoma District School Board and the Huron Superior Catholic School Board will be touring local manufacturers such as Arauco, Pollard Banknote, Wesdome Mines (Wawa) and Prestige Glass (Elliot Lake).
By providing an opportunity to focus collective attention on manufacturing, MFGDAY Algoma aims to:
- Promote local manufacturers
- Change public perceptions of manufacturing
- Introduce students to manufacturing careers
- Draw attention to the roles manufacturers play in their communities
- Highlight the economic and social significance of manufacturing
“Manufacturing is one of the largest sectors of employment in Algoma and amongst the best paying” said Jonathan Coulman, Executive Director, Algoma. “At the same time, an aging workforce means that more younger people are needed to enter the field and many of those may be unfamiliar with modern manufacturing. Manufacturing Day in Algoma is about making those connections between manufacturers, students and the community.”
About AWIC
The Algoma Workforce Investment Corporation (AWIC) is one of 25 Local Workforce Planning Boards in Ontario funded by the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development to undertake local labour market research and projects. AWIC’s vision is to serve as a leader in the identification and delivery of workforce development strategies that meet the economic and social needs of Algoma District. www.awic.ca
About Sault College
The vision of Sault College is to provide a transformative life experience through empowering those who study with us to think and learn in progressive, innovative ways, including those we have not yet imagined. Sault College grants Ontario College certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas, graduate certificates, and degrees to its graduates. The College is the largest deliverer of apprenticeship training in all of Northern Ontario.
Sault College has a significant economic impact on the community, with spin-offs in excess of $158 million. Over $1.8 million dollars in scholarships, bursaries and awards are distributed annually to students at the College. Located on the border to the United States and situated in the middle of three of the largest Great Lakes on the planet, Sault College is one of 24 publicly-funded colleges in the province of Ontario. www.saultcollege.ca
More information on Manufacturing Day is available at www.mfgday.com.
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