Afghan and Ukrainian New Canadians in Ontario Manufacturing Project
INTRODUCTION TO MANUFACTURING TRAINING PROGRAM
Overview
Welcome to the UTIMUS | Afghan and Ukrainian New Canadians in the Ontario Manufacturing Sector Project. The Strong Link has developed the Introduction to Manufacturing training program to support this project and its participants.
The program consists of four stages:
1. Introduction to Manufacturing Course
2 Hours | Delivered Live Virtually over Zoom | Mandatory (Must Attend)
2. Mentorship Event
1.5 Hours | Delivered Live Virtually over Zoom | Mandatory (Must Attend)
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Participants who complete both the Introduction to Manufacturing course and the Mentorship Session will obtain a The Strong Link | UTIMUS Introduction to Manufacturing Training Certificate, which can be listed on a resume or cover letter.
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Participants must attend and complete both the Introduction to Manufacturing Course and the Mentorship Event to conduct the complete the Afghan and Ukrainian New Canadians in the Ontario Manufacturing Sector project.
3. Additional Industry Informational Videos & Resources
Pre-Recorded | Optional
Several pre-recorded 15-20 min videos on various additional topics are available below. Participants will be able to watch the videos to learn more about the manufacturing industry in Ontario.
4. Skill-Gap Report
The Strong Link has surveyed over 50 leaders in industry to gather first-hand feedback regarding in-demand technical skills. Please complete the 10-minute online employer skills assessment and receive an individualized report comparing your results with employer feedback to guide your employment journey.
START HERE
Please Complete Each of the 4 Stages Below
STAGE 1
INTRODUCTION TO MANUFACTURING COURSE
Learn about the Introduction to Manufacturing Course and Mentorship Event
Please read the overview of both the Introduction to Manufacturing Course and the Mentorship Event details below. Completion of both the course and mentorship event is required and are must-attend.
(Mandatory - Must Attend)
The Introduction to Manufacturing Course is designed to provide an overview of the types of industries, regulatory framework, businesses and potential employment positions within the manufacturing sector in Ontario.
Course Particulars
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Duration | 2 Hours
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Delivery | Live Virtually over Zoom | Morning & Evening Options Available
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Instructor | Ashan Corea | The Strong Link Principal/Owner
Joining Instructions
Once you have been approved for the UTIMUS project, your UTIMUS mentor will add you to the online Zoom course event invitation. Please veryify with your UTIMUS mentor if you have not been registered yet.
STAGE 2
MENTORSHIP EVENT
Ask questions directly to manufacturing leaders in Ontario.
(Mandatory - Must Attend)
The Mentorship Session is designed to allow each participant the opportunity to engage with leaders from the manufacturing sector, to ask questions and obtain advice to enable your employment journey.
Mentorship Event Particulars
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Duration | 1.5 Hours
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Delivery | Live Virtually over Zoom | Morning & Evening Options Available
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Instructor | Ashan Corea | The Strong Link Principal/Owner
Mentors
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Adam Majidi | Senior Operations Manager | Collins Aerospace
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Atefeh Nabavi | Director of Engineering & Quality | RAMPF Composites
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Brian Kwok | Aircraft Maintenance Engineer | Bombardier
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Divyang Josh | LEAN Manufacturing Engineer | NWI Precision
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Salah Robaine | Supply Chain & Quality Manager | Airbus
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Tiago Dossantos | Flight Safety Officer | Bombardier
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Michael Wolfe | Program Manager | NWI Precision
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Samra Alavi | Project Director | Bombardier
STAGE 3 | Additional Information & Videos
Watch Additional Industry Speaker Videos (Optional)
Please watch the additional videos developed by leaders in the aerospace manufacturing industry. The content is designed to enhance your understanding of the aerospace manufacturing sector in Ontario. Watching the additional videos is optional though highly recommended to better enable your employment journey.
Introduction to Manufacturing Course Resources
INSTRCUTOR
Ashan Corea
Principal | Owner
The Strong Link
Thank you for completing the Introduction to Manufacturing Course - It was a pleasure to engage you on the course and mentorship events. Please feel free to view the mural canvas below or download the pdf copy of the material covered.
Learning Obejectives
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Get Introduced to the Ontario manufacturing ecosystem, business search tools, employer trends, and quality management systems.
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Gain awareness of commonly used manufacturing technologies and productivity and digitization trends.
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Develop an understanding of how to work within a floor management system and shift-based day-to-day operations.
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Understand future trends in manufacturing, including greening of operations and sustainability best practices.
Additional Resources
Learn about the Ontario Steel, and Aerospace manufacturing sectors from leaders in the industry, to better enable your employment journey.
Overview of Aerospace Manufacturing Ecosystem in Ontario
INSTRUCTOR
Samra Alavi
Director, BPO & Strategic Projects, Indirect Procurement
Bombardier
Gain an understanding of the aerospace ecosystem within Canada, focusing on Southern Ontario, including suppliers, manufacturers, operators, Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO), workforce shortage gaps and opportunities.
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Watch the video lecture by clicking the video.
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Download the presentation slides using the download slides button below.
Overview of the Steel Manufacturing Ecosystem in Ontario
INSTRUCTOR
Florent Lefevre-Schlick
Manager Certificates of completion and industrial training programs
McMaster
Gain an understanding of the steel manufacturing sector within Ontario. The process of steel making, and potential entry pathways into the Steel indstury.
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Watch the video lecture by clicking the video.
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Download the presentation slides using the download slides button below.
STAGE 4 | Skill Gap Report
Complete the individualized TSL Newcomers to Canada Employability Skills Self Assessment
The Strong Link surveyed over 50 leaders to assess the most non-technical skills sought after by employers and leaders in industry.
Complete the 10-min assessment by clicking the link below. An individualized report showing your responses in comparison to employer feedback will then be emailed to you.
All answers provided will NOT be shared with any potential employers. The results generated are meant to enable insight for the participant only.
The Assessment covers 51 questions over the following categories:
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Employee Traits
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Adaptability
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Conceptualization
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Communication
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Resilience
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Work Proficiency
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Teamwork
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Conflict Management
Please note this report is designed to provide first-hand feedback to guide participants on your employment placement journey. Feedback is obtained from a sample of industry leaders, subject to prevailing environmental trends, variables and stressors.
The results of this report are not meant to indicate strict employer requirements, but rather insight into the current prevailing employer skills sought.
QUESTIONS
Questions/Inquiries
If you have any questions regarding completing the above stages, please get in touch with your UTIMUS Mentor. We look forward to engaging each of you on the Introduction to Manufacturing Program, enabling your employment journey in support of the UTIMUS Afghan and Ukrainian New Canadians in the Ontario Manufacturing Sector Project.