(Sault Ste. Marie, ON November 15, 2023) – Understanding the growing need for skilled trades professionals, 鶹ýӳ students enrolled in its Mechanical programs will be eligible for exemption from one or more levels of in-class training required for the trades Certificate of Qualification in the Millwright trade.
Through this initiative, 鶹ýӳ is helping to support the pathway to apprenticeship certification further emphasizing the in-depth training and education and hands-on experience provided by 鶹ýӳ’s innovative programming.
“鶹ýӳ continuously looks for opportunities to further support students and the ongoing needs of local employers,” said David Orazietti, President, 鶹ýӳ. “We know there is a strong demand for skilled trades graduates in our community and across the province. This reinforces the quality, hands-on education and training students receive at 鶹ýӳ while making the path to an apprenticeship and trade Certificate of Qualification more accessible.”
As a long-standing community partner to 鶹ýӳ, Algoma Steel supports the strong programming offered by the College in these areas and recognizes how this will further benefit both students and the broader workforce.
“At Algoma Steel, we believe in the power of education to forge the future of industry. We applaud 鶹ýӳ for adapting its programs to meet the real-world demand for skilled trades professionals,” said Michael Garcia, CEO, Algoma Steel Inc. “鶹ýӳ’s decision to integrate apprenticeship in-class curriculum is a win-win, creating a direct path for students into the workforce and providing industries like ours with the skilled professionals we need”.
Program Information
Trade Name: Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)
鶹ýӳ Program Name: Mechanical Engineering Technician – Manufacturing
Credential Type: Diploma
Equivalent Apprenticeship Level: Level 1,2,3
Trade Name: Construction Millwright Trade
鶹ýӳ Program Name: Mechanical Engineering Technician - Manufacturing
Credential Type: Diploma
Equivalent Apprenticeship Level: Level 1,2
Trade Name: Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)
鶹ýӳ Program Name: Mechanical Techniques (Millwright)
Credential Type: Certificate
Equivalent Apprenticeship Level: Level 1
Trade Name: Construction Millwright Trade
鶹ýӳ Program Name: Mechanical Techniques (Millwright)
Credential Type: Certificate
Equivalent Apprenticeship Level: Level 1
This change began in September 2023.