A worker in a factory working on a traditional milling machine
The Ontario government is investing over $98,000 for schools in Dufferin-Caledon, to purchase high-tech machines for high schools in the region.
The investment will help young people gain the skills they need to prepare for careers in tooling and machining.
“Ontario needs more skilled workers, and that starts with attracting more young people to these rewarding, well-paying and life-long careers. I want to congratulate the CTMA and OCTE for this incredible initiative.” said Minister McNaughton.
Equipment deliveries range from CNC milling centres, lathes, and plasma cutters,
to CNC desktop milling machines, high precision conventional milling machines, lathes with readouts, and more.
In addition, each school will receive tool kits and cutting tools.
“Our goal is to expose high school students to technology at an earlier age to engage their interest for a career within our industry,” said Robert Cattle, Canadian Tooling & Machining Association (CTMA) Executive Director.
“Not only does this expose students to newer technology at an earlier age, but also gives teachers up-to-date equipment to implement in their classrooms.”
