This panel will explore how CTMA’s Career-Ready program is transforming the hiring and training landscape for Canadian manufacturers. Executives will share how subsidized work placements are helping mitigate costs, improve recruitment outcomes, and support sector growth. Educators will share insights on what works, how to improve connections between training and employment, and the strategic impact on workforce readiness.
Takeaways:
1. Attract and Retain Emerging Talent
Gain insights into how youth placement programs can help fill critical skills gaps in your shop with job-ready talent.
2. Access Funding and Support
Learn how to leverage CTMA’s program incentives and wage subsidies to lower hiring costs and support early-stage talent development.
3. Strengthen the Future of Canadian Manufacturing
Discover how the CTMA has been supporting the education system by purchasing new, high-tech CNC machinery and tooling for high school machine shop classes in Ontario. Learn how along with the Ontario Council of Technology Education, (OCTE), we are now training teachers in CNC operation and programming.
