Forge Ahead Atlantic

Fostering advanced manufacturing in Atlantic Canada - a project of the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce.

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“We have multiple programs within engineering technologies, within information technology that would apply to the advanced manufacturing sector" says Jodi Stringer-Webb, Dean of the School of Engineering Technologies at @myNBCC.

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The Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters are passionate about helping SMEs adapt to advanced manufacturing. They have programs and support available, including LEAN – a training program to help manufacturers improve their operations and competitiveness: https://t.co/et2DmG8c06.

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Advanced manufacturing is building an increasingly skilled and valuable workforce of Atlantic Canadians.

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You’ve certainly heard these terms before: efficiency, productivity, competitiveness. They are crucial to keeping your business afloat. But what does this look like in a world where advanced manufacturing is revolutionizing our factories?

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The @cme_mec New Brunswick Women In Manufacturing (WIM) Lunch is on February 10th!

Register here for panels from manufacturing sector leaders, keynote from @myNBCC President Mary Butler, and networking with your industry peers: https://t.co/7VXQfGU5TY.

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If you’re thinking about a career in advanced manufacturing, but aren’t sure where to start, check out @myNBCC’s Career Coach. You don’t have to be a student to use it and it’s a great place to start!

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As we have transitioned from the unknown and severity of the pandemic, employers are now dealing with another crisis – a global skills shortage. On the blog today, read about what you can do as an employer right now to fill this gap.

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“Advanced manufacturing will be a paint brush that paints all of the industries, out of necessity. If we can’t advance our manufacturing industries in Atlantic Canada, they will no longer exist.” – Kent Sheen, Industrial Technology and Trades Programs at @hollandcollege.

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You want to upgrade, and you need financial help to get it done. The Business Development Bank of Canada is the only bank exclusively devoted to business owners. They provide finance and advisory services to help drive profits and gain a competitive edge: https://t.co/M0z01hRGQe.

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“Find your aptitudes. At NBCC, we have a service called Career Coach. It helps you determine, based on your interests, which types of programs will suit you.” - Jodi Stringer-Webb, Dean, School of Engineering Technologies, @myNBCC.

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“It’s always important to dedicate your time to your people, and looking at your processes to be sure there aren’t gaps emerging in the operation.” – Robbie MacLeod, Corporate Secretary and Director of Strategic Communications at NGen Canada.

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In Atlantic Canada, advanced manufacturing is about making things for generations to come, right here at home. Creating new and exciting careers that will give young people a reason to stay.

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In Atlantic Canada, we make things, and we sell those products around the world.

Our factories are upgrading, our workers are more skilled than ever before, and with advanced manufacturing, we can be more precise, consistent, and competitive.

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Cybersecurity professionals think outside the box to stay one step ahead of the hackers to minimize or prevent cybersecurity risks. They can have a wide range of responsibilities, but the crux of their job is to protect a business from viruses, hackers and other digital threats.

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“If you’re not taking time out of your normal operations to step back and look at those three pillars, then you risk running into issues as you look to implement Industry 4.0.” - Robbie MacLeod, NGen Canada. Listen to the full podcast https://t.co/sebUM8y8Yg

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So you fancy yourself a gadget guru? A tech savant who can breeze through Javascript like nothing? Or do you think this could be you, some day? Hop onto https://t.co/KxObczyjVb to see if you match our CODER personality.

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ACOA has placed a high priority on supporting advanced manufacturing adoption in Atlantic Canada. Their team includes economic development officers who can help you scope your project and forecast your ROI, and identify sources of potential funding.

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Do you love to solve complex problems using logic? Are you curious how video games and applications work? If yes, then you might be well suited to a career developing applications using machine learning and AI development or 3-D modeling.

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Innovation is a solution not just for tomorrow but rather for the next five or ten years. Companies who consistently think to future opportunities are the ones that will be successful on the global stage.

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The BBI Group in Bouctouche, NB took a hard look at their business a few years ago, and decided to invest in state-of-the-art injection moulding equipment, after realizing there was no company in Atlantic Canada who offered this service.