The CWB Association brings you a weekly podcast that connects to welding professionals around the world to share their passion and give you the right tips to stay on top of what’s happening in the welding industry. This episode is brought to you in person at CWB's Educator's Conference at Mohawk College in Hamilton, ON.

Today's guest is Michelle Murray, Director of Operations at Apprenticesearch.com. Michelle enjoys working with people and connecting students with industry. Although she wishes she had explored the trades early on in her career with all the great opportunities she knows of now, she shares that passion with others. Michelle explains the importance for educators to know about Apprenticesearch.com to help their graduating students and create awareness of career opportunities.

Apprenticesearch.com is a proud sponsor of CWB's Educator's Conference.

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The CWB Association has had the honor of working with Skills/Compétences Canada on a special Podcast Series interviewing members of the National Alumni Committee (NAC) from each province and territory to share their Skills journey. Every year, hundreds of Canadian youth participate in the Skills Canada National Competition and become alumni of their programs. The NAC was formed to create, support, and provide guidance to the Skills Canada provincial and territorial Alumni Associations across the country.

Today’s guest is Sue Lefort, Vice-President of Skills/Compétences Canada. Sue is a proud tradesperson and trained as a Welder and a Red Seal Machinist. She has 35 years of experience where she worked from the shop floor to senior management before transitioning from the private sector to the government where she works closely with industry. Sue has volunteered for Skills/Compétences Canada for over twenty years, in a variety of roles including on the Board of Directors and as a member of the National Technical Committee.

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Website: https://www.skillscompetencescanada.com/en/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SkillsCanadaOfficial
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/skills_canada
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There is no better time to be a member! The CWB Association membership is new, improved, and focused on you. We offer a FREE membership with a full suite of benefits to build your career, stay informed, and support the Canadian welding industry. https://www.cwbgroup.org/association/become-a-member        

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The CWB Association has had the honor of working with Skills/Compétences Canada on a special Podcast Series interviewing members of the National Alumni Committee (NAC) from each province and territory to share their Skills journey. Every year, hundreds of Canadian youth participate in the Skills Canada National Competition and become alumni of their programs. The NAC was formed to create, support, and provide guidance to the Skills Canada provincial and territorial Alumni Associations across the country.

Today’s guest is Robbie McMahon, an Automation and Control Specialist from Prince Edward Island. Robbie chose industrial control as a career because he enjoys math and the challenges that stem from the electrical field. Robbie got involved with Skills Competitions to test and measure his skills against other competitors and had no idea the friendship and experiences he would gain from it.

Follow Skills/Compétences Canada:
Website: https://www.skillscompetencescanada.com/en/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SkillsCanadaOfficial
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/skills_canada
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skillscanada

There is no better time to be a member! The CWB Association membership is new, improved, and focused on you. We offer a FREE membership with a full suite of benefits to build your career, stay informed, and support the Canadian welding industry. https://www.cwbgroup.org/association/become-a-member        

What did you think about this episode? Send a text message to the show!

The CWB Association has had the honor of working with Skills/Compétences Canada on a special Podcast Series interviewing members of the National Alumni Committee (NAC) from each province and territory to share their Skills journey. Every year, hundreds of Canadian youth participate in the Skills Canada National Competition and become alumni of their programs. The NAC was formed to create, support, and provide guidance to the Skills Canada provincial and territorial Alumni Associations across the country.

Today’s guest is Laurie Breton, Aircraft Maintenance Technician from Quebec. Laurie chose a career in a skilled trade because she has always enjoyed working with her hands and has a passion for aerospace. Every day, she performs different tasks that are mentally and physically exciting. Laurie became involved with Skills Competitions when her college teacher encouraged her to participate which allowed her to develop her skills further and meet extraordinary people. 

Follow Skills/Compétences Canada:
Website: https://www.skillscompetencescanada.com/en/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SkillsCanadaOfficial
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skillscompetencescanada/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/skills_canada
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skillscanada

There is no better time to be a member! The CWB Association membership is new, improved, and focused on you. We offer a FREE membership with a full suite of benefits to build your career, stay informed, and support the Canadian welding industry. https://www.cwbgroup.org/association/become-a-member        

What did you think about this episode? Send a text message to the show!

The CWB Association has had the honor of working with Skills/Compétences Canada on a special Podcast Series interviewing members of the National Alumni Committee (NAC) from each province and territory to share their Skills journey. Every year, hundreds of Canadian youth participate in the Skills Canada National Competition and become alumni of their programs. The NAC was formed to create, support, and provide guidance to the Skills Canada provincial and territorial Alumni Associations across the country.

Today’s guest is Rosa Champagne, a Cosmetologist from British Columbia. Rosa shares her journey through going to school during the pandemic for esthetics and hairstyling. Rosa learned about Skills Canada through her instructor that believed in her skills which led her to compete and winning Gold at the National Competition. 

Follow Skills/Compétences Canada:
Website: https://www.skillscompetencescanada.com/en/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SkillsCanadaOfficial
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skillscompetencescanada/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/skills_canada
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skillscanada

There is no better time to be a member! The CWB Association membership is new, improved, and focused on you. We offer a FREE membership with a full suite of benefits to build your career, stay informed, and support the Canadian welding industry. https://www.cwbgroup.org/association/become-a-member        

What did you think about this episode? Send a text message to the show!

The CWB Association brings you a weekly podcast that connects to welding professionals around the world to share their passion and give you the right tips to stay on top of what’s happening in the welding industry. This episode is brought to you from in person at CWB's Educator's Conference at Mohawk College in Hamilton, ON.

Today's guest is Derrick Deringer, Welding/Metal Fabricator Instructor from Saskatchewan Polytechnic Regina Campus. Derrick had the opportunity to be a session speaker at the Educator's Conference and loved the collaboration between educators from across Canada. Derrick shares his fieldwork experiences and how it has shaped his teaching career for almost 8 years as it has been the most challenging but rewarding job he has ever had.

Check out Saskatchewan Polytechnic: https://saskpolytech.ca/

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There is no better time to be a member! The CWB Association membership is new, improved and focused on you. We offer a FREE membership with a full suite of benefits to build your career, stay informed, and support the Canadian welding industry.  https://www.cwbgroup.org/association/become-a-member

What did you think about this episode? Send a text message to the show!

The CWB Association brings you a weekly podcast that connects to welding professionals around the world to share their passion and give you the right tips to stay on top of what’s happening in the welding industry. This episode is brought to you from in person at CWB's Educator's Conference at Mohawk College in Hamilton, ON.

Today's guest is Mike Ashby, Program Coordinator at Fanshawe College in Ontario. Mike is a Tool and Die Maker by trade and when the manufacturing industry took a hit, he took a chance on teaching Technology Studies at the Secondary school level. Although he wasn't sure if he was cut out to be a teacher, he quickly felt how rewarding it was to help support the next generation.

Fanshawe College: https://www.fanshawec.ca/

Thank you to our Podcast Advertisers:
Canada Welding Supply: https://canadaweldingsupply.ca/
WeldReady: https://weld-ready.ca/

There is no better time to be a member! The CWB Association membership is new, improved and focused on you. We offer a FREE membership with a full suite of benefits to build your career, stay informed, and support the Canadian welding industry.  https://www.cwbgroup.org/association/become-a-member

What did you think about this episode? Send a text message to the show!

The CWB Association has had the honor of working with Skills/Compétences Canada on a special Podcast Series interviewing members of the National Alumni Committee (NAC) from each province and territory to share their Skills journey. Every year, hundreds of Canadian youth participate in the Skills Canada National Competition and become alumni of their programs. The NAC was formed to create, support, and provide guidance to the Skills Canada provincial and territorial Alumni Associations across the country.

Today’s guest is Marisa Sosa, Director of Programs and Diversity & Inclusion at Skills/Compétences Canada. Growing up Marisa wanted to be a doctor but after high school she studied Linguistics. Marisa realized she wanted to make a difference and found meaningful work with a not-for-profit organization which later led to her position today with Skills Canada. 

Follow Skills/Compétences Canada:
Website: https://www.skillscompetencescanada.com/en/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SkillsCanadaOfficial
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skillscompetencescanada/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/skills_canada
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skillscanada

There is no better time to be a member! The CWB Association membership is new, improved, and focused on you. We offer a FREE membership with a full suite of benefits to build your career, stay informed, and support the Canadian welding industry. https://www.cwbgroup.org/association/become-a-member        

What did you think about this episode? Send a text message to the show!

The CWB Association has had the honor of working with Skills/Compétences Canada on a special Podcast Series interviewing members of the National Alumni Committee (NAC) from each province and territory to share their Skills journey. Every year, hundreds of Canadian youth participate in the Skills Canada National Competition and become alumni of their programs. The NAC was formed to create, support, and provide guidance to the Skills Canada provincial and territorial Alumni Associations across the country.

Today’s guest is Amiel Hernandez, a Public Health Nurse in Iqaluit, Nunavut. Amiel was first introduced to Skills Canada while attending high school in 2013. Her homeroom teacher at the time ran their school’s skills club for hairstyling and baking. She decided to join the baking club because as a young child, Amiel was always amazed with how pastry chefs created desserts that were aesthetically pleasing and delicious. Recently, she has reconnected with Skills Nunavut to help support young Nunavummiut in discovering, and developing their interest for the trades.

Follow Skills/Compétences Canada:
Website: https://www.skillscompetencescanada.com/en/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SkillsCanadaOfficial
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skillscompetencescanada/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/skills_canada
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skillscanada

There is no better time to be a member! The CWB Association membership is new, improved, and focused on you. We offer a FREE membership with a full suite of benefits to build your career, stay informed, and support the Canadian welding industry. https://www.cwbgroup.org/association/become-a-member        

What did you think about this episode? Send a text message to the show!

The CWB Association has had the honor of working with Skills/Compétences Canada on a special Podcast Series interviewing members of the National Alumni Committee (NAC) from each province and territory to share their Skills journey. Every year, hundreds of Canadian youth participate in the Skills Canada National Competition and become alumni of their programs. The NAC was formed to create, support, and provide guidance to the Skills Canada provincial and territorial Alumni Associations across the country.

Today’s guest is Sam Turgeon-Brabazon, a young innovator passionate about having a positive impact on his community. Since he first became involved with Skills Compétences Canada in 2015, he has gained extensive experience in public policy analysis, business development, government relations, and interdisciplinary project management while working at the House of Commons and after at startups in regulated industries. Currently, Sam is enrolled in the M. Management Innovation and Entrepreneurship program at the Smith School of Business at Queen’s University. As President of the Skills Ontario Alumni Association, Sam is passionate about fostering mutually beneficial collaborations with industry stakeholders and governments, alike, to bolster the pipeline of up-and-coming talent in Ontario and across Canada.

Follow Skills/Compétences Canada:
Website: https://www.skillscompetencescanada.com/en/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SkillsCanadaOfficial
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skillscompetencescanada/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/skills_canada
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skillscanada

There is no better time to be a member! The CWB Association membership is new, improved, and focused on you. We offer a FREE membership with a full suite of benefits to build your career, stay informed, and support the Canadian welding industry. https://www.cwbgroup.org/association/become-a-member        

What did you think about this episode? Send a text message to the show!