Canadian Advanced Manufacturing Leader (CAML) Training Program
April 8th, 2024
- in BC, AB, ON
- COST: $150/person
April 8th, 2024
- in BC, AB, ON
- COST: $150/person
Spring 2025 Cohort Starting Soon
The Canadian Advanced Manufacturing Leader training program is a 12-week training program to help provide participants with skills needed to start mid-level careers within the advanced manufacturing sector including technical training, leadership skil ls, job readiness and job placements.
The training will utilize a hybrid model approach with in-person and online training. It will be provided within BC, Alberta, Ontario, and Manitoba. Training will focus on participants who already have skills and experience, helping them to expand upon prior education and work experience and respond to the need for mid-to-high level careers within the manufacturing sector.
Upon completion of training, participants will receive up to 12 weeks of job placement support.
In collaboration with
Participants will Learn
Advanced Manufacturing Concepts and Processes
Workplace Skills: Document Reading and Use
Project Management
Health and Safety
6-Sigma
CNC Machining
Workplace Skills: Numeracy and Data Analytics
Quality Assurance
Leadership Skills
Lean Manufacturing
April 28, 2025
- BC, AB, ON, MB
- COST: $250/person
July 28, 2025
- BC, AB, ON, MB
- COST: $250/person
October 27, 2025
- BC, AB, ON, MB
- COST: $250/person
At-A-Glance
Credential
- Canadian Advanced Manufacturing Leader certificate
- Practical CNC Machining certificate
- Lean Manufacturing certificate
Location
BC Lower Mainland, Alberta, Ontario, and Manitoba
Duration
12 weeks (Monday - Friday)
Online + In-person Training
Class Size
Approx. 38 participants per cohort
Post Training Support
Up to 12 week of job placement support
Eligibility Criteria
- At least 3 years of cumulate work experience completed outside of high school or post-secondary
- Legally able to work in Canada (if on work permit, must be able to work at least 1 year after training is completed)
- Interested in transitioning to or returning to work within the Advanced Manufacturing sector
- Ability to commit to 12 week training program (hybrid, mix of online and in person)
- Ability to commit to full time work after training
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