UGDSB secondary school students explore in-demand jobs at manufacturing fair
November 14, 2018
CAMBRIDGE, Ontario – More than 100 secondary students from four Upper Grand DSB schools attended a workshop and job fair at Mazak Training Facility in Cambridge on November 12.
Mazak is one of the world leaders in the manufacturing industry, focusing on manufacturing of advanced technology solutions that include multi-tasking, HYBRID multi-tasking, 5-axis, milling, turning, CNC controls and automation.
During the day, students from Erin District HS, Norwell District SS, Guelph CVI and John F. Ross CVI rotated between the training centre, where they had the chance to see cutting technology machines and robots, to presentations about the industry and hearing about jobs available.
Students were able to speak to machine operators and ask them the tough questions about what it means to have a career in manufacturing. Students were also able to learn about the continuous changes in the manufacturing industry that are driven by new technology developments.
The students who attended the fair are considering a career in manufacturing, an industry that is eagerly making new hires all year long.
The students in attendance heard first-hand accounts from manufacturing professionals and companies about the high demand to fill manufacturing jobs in Canada. Hearing these first-hand accounts left students realizing the value of participating in co-op programs and the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program at the secondary level.
For more information about taking co-op in secondary school, please speak to your school’s co-op department or visit the UGDSB Co-op or UGDSB OYAP website.