Career-Ready with CTMA: Access Hiring Grants Starting July 15, 2019

Career-Ready with CTMA: Access Hiring Grants Starting July 15, 2019

UPDATE: View the 2020 application page for Career-Ready with CTMA. Ontario-based automotive suppliers are constantly seeking high-quality manufacturing employees. Recruiting youth workers is a great way to build your team, which is why the new Career-Ready with CTMA program has been launched, starting today, July 15. The program is specifically designed to close the skilled…

Introduction to Trades Training: Youth Manufacturing Training Program

Introduction to Trades Training: Youth Manufacturing Training Program

Although Canadian manufacturers are largely projecting growth over their next 1-3 years, there are a number of constraints that will limit their ability to do so. As reported in Manufacturers’ Outlook 2016, a survey of top manufacturing executives in Canada, a variety of issues will continue to challenge operations and slow growth over that time….

Register for an April 2016 Small Business Event or Funding Webinar

Register for an April 2016 Small Business Event or Funding Webinar

Canadian business owners and executives have several opportunities to learn and grow their company this month. In addition to Mentor Works’ ongoing small business funding webinars, members of our team will also be attending small business events across southern Ontario. Join us at any of the following events to discover small business grants, loans, and…

CTMA’s Apprentice Bursary Awards Reduce Manufacturing Labour Gap

CTMA’s Apprentice Bursary Awards Reduce Manufacturing Labour Gap

The Canadian economy’s success is heavily dependent on the contributions made from the manufacturing industry. Creating high-value, high-paying jobs in manufacturing (especially advanced manufacturing jobs) will ensure that Canada is able to remain competitive with other nations in coming years. However, before Canada reaches this vision, it must ensure that there is enough skilled labour…

‘Open Doors’ Small Business Funding for Training CNC Machinists

‘Open Doors’ Small Business Funding for Training CNC Machinists

The manufacturing landscape in Ontario is rapidly changing. Intelligent, skilled youth in the province are moving away from careers in manufacturing to pursue other industries which have a need for their abilities. As a result, manufacturers are finding difficulty in effectively filling open positions within their organization. In response to this, the Ontario Manufacturing Learning…