The State of Canada’s Aerospace Industry

The State of Canada’s Aerospace Industry

The Canadian aerospace industry is poised for strong, sustained growth. Aerospace Manufacturing and Design, a site dedicated to news and resources for Canadian aerospace manufacturers, reports that Canada ranks 3rd in global civil aircraft production, and is forecasted to grow at twice the rate of the international civil aircraft manufacturing industry until at least 2021….

The Evolving Nature of the Canadian Automotive Sector

The Evolving Nature of the Canadian Automotive Sector

The automotive sector is made up of several industries: automobile assembly, automotive parts manufacturing, and the relatively small auto body and trailer manufacturing sector. Although all industries are experiencing increased competition, the automotive parts manufacturing sector in particular are pressured to adopt advanced technologies and streamline processes in order to stay competitive in the face…

CME’s Export Success Program Series Summer 2015

CME’s Export Success Program Series Summer 2015

­­­Are you an established or new exporter that is looking to gain an international advantage? The Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) association is looking to help by providing businesses with professional development opportunities through their Export Success Program. In association with Export Development Canada (EDC), CME will be holding learning sessions throughout the summer that…

Unemployment Rate in Guelph Hits Record Low

Unemployment Rate in Guelph Hits Record Low

Statistics Canada has issued its most recent employment stats, in which it lists the city of Guelph, Ontario as having the lowest unemployment rates in the province. Released on February 6, 2015, the findings state that January’s jobless rate in Guelph was an astonishing 5.1%. When looked at as entire country, Guelph’s unemployment rates are…

Canada Job Grant Informational Webinar with Co-host: Six S Partners

Canada Job Grant Informational Webinar with Co-host: Six S Partners

Mentor Works’ Founder and President, Bernadeen McLeod, and Six S Partners’ President, John Preiditsch, are holding a free 45-minute online informational session via GoToWebinar on Tuesday, December 9th from 3:00pm-3:45pm to educate business owners on how they can take advantage of the Canada Job Grant funding for training program. Free Canada Job Grant Informational Webinar:…

Canada Job Grant Informational Webinar with Co-host: In-House Solutions Inc.

Canada Job Grant Informational Webinar with Co-host: In-House Solutions Inc.

Mentor Works and In-House Solutions Inc.  are happy to announce an upcoming co-sponsored webinar discussing the recently released Canada Job Grant employee training grant. The Canada Job Grant offers up to $10,000 per employee, covering up to 66% of eligible training expenses in the form of non-repayable funding. Popular training topics include: Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma; Business…

Is Your Business Eligible for the $10K Canada-Ontario Job Grant?

Is Your Business Eligible for the $10K Canada-Ontario Job Grant?

The Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG) provides small business grants to businesses for training initiatives focusing on both existing employees or new hires. The Canada-Ontario Job Grant is funded through a partnership with the Provincial and Federal Canadian governments. This program will receive $192 million in funding and will run until 2020. What training topics are…

Receive $10K Towards Workforce Training via the Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG)

Receive $10K Towards Workforce Training via the Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG)

The Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG) is a small business grant that provides businesses with funding for training their employees. Businesses can obtain up to $10,000 per employee to cover 66.67% of training costs. Businesses can apply for funding for existing employees as well as new hires. The Canada-Ontario Job Grant is a training grant program,…