Paul Coleman brings 30+ years of expertise in advanced manufacturing, CAD/CAM training, and digital learning to his role at the Work Based Learning Consortium. A former mold designer turned educator, he now develops next-generation training programs that blend hands-on instruction with immersive technologies like VR. A passionate advocate for inclusive and neurodivergent-friendly education, Paul combines technical depth with creative storytelling to help close Canada’s skilled trades gap and empower the workforce of tomorrow.