The CWB Association hosted this year's annual CanWeld Conference in collaboration with Fabtech Canada in Toronto, ON. Join us as we bring you special episodes recorded on-site to keep our members on top of what’s new and exciting in the steel and welding industry.

What does it take to transform a passion for welding into a thriving educational institution? Join us as we welcome Jeremy Belair, the driving force behind APR Welding Academy in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Jeremy pulls back the curtain on the innovative teaching methods and cutting-edge technologies that set his academy apart. From laser welding to confined space training, learn how Jeremy’s forward-thinking approach is shaping the next generation of welders and meeting the industry's evolving demands.

Check out APR Welding Academy:
Website: https://www.aprweldingacademy.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aprweldingacademy

A special thank you to Cooperheat Equipment for sponsoring our Podcast Booth at 2024 Fabtech Canada! https://cooperheatequipment.com/

Thank you to our Podcast Advertisers:
Canada Welding Supply: https://canadaweldingsupply.ca/
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The CWB Association has had the honor of working with Skills/Compétences Canada on a special Podcast Series interviewing Team Canada World Skills competitors and experts from across Canada to share their skills journey. Join us as we learn about their skills, celebrate their success, and cheer for our Team Canada as they compete on the world stage in Lyon, France on September 10-15, 2024.
 
Ever wondered how a national competition can ignite a passion for trades? Tune in as Dr. Patrick Rouble, President of Skills/Compétences Canada dives into the impact of how this competition can ignite a passion for the trades and technology among young Canadians, with over 500 competitors and 6,000 youth in attendance. From traditional bricklaying to cutting-edge IT networking, this event celebrates excellence across various fields, highlighting the significance of raising awareness about rewarding careers in trades and technology.
 
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      

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The CWB Association has had the honor of working with Skills/Compétences Canada on a special Podcast Series interviewing Team Canada World Skills competitors and experts from across Canada to share their skills journey. Join us as we learn about their skills, celebrate their success, and cheer for our Team Canada as they compete on the world stage in Lyon, France on September 10-15, 2024.
 
What if you could turn a high school passion into a world-class skill? Join us as we chat with Ben Rainforth, a Welder from Team Canada, who went from a grain farm in Lacombe, Alberta, to earning his Red Seal certification and representing his country at prestigious competitions. Ben’s journey is a testament to the power of early influences—especially his father’s trade skills—and high school programs that ignite lifelong passions.
 
 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        

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The CWB Association has had the honor of working with Skills/Compétences Canada on a special Podcast Series interviewing Team Canada World Skills competitors and experts from across Canada to share their skills journey. Join us as we learn about their skills, celebrate their success, and cheer for our Team Canada as they compete on the world stage in Lyon, France on September 10-15, 2024.
 
What skills are needed to craft the perfect dish? Join us as we uncover the secrets behind the art and science of culinary mastery with Olivia Sewell, a remarkable young chef and floor judge from Nova Scotia. Olivia offers a fascinating glimpse into her role as a floor judge and guides us through the diverse career paths available in the culinary arts.
 
 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        

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L'Association de la CWB a eu l'honneur de collaborer avec Skills/Compétences Canada à la production d'une série spéciale de podcasts dans laquelle des concurrents d'Équipe Canada WorldSkills 2024 et des experts de partout au Canada sont interviewés afin de partager leur parcours. Joignez-vous à nous pour en apprendre davantage sur leurs compétences, célébrer leur succès et encourager Équipe Canada WorldSkills 2024 qui participera au Mondial des métiers 2024, à Lyon, en France, du 10 au 15 septembre 2024.

Rejoignez-nous pour un épisode fascinant où nous recevons la talentueuse Cynthia Gauthier, une pilote de monster truck, soudeuse, entrepreneure, et nouvelle maman. Cynthia nous raconte son parcours extraordinaire, de son amour pour la course hérité de son père jusqu'à l'achat de son premier motocross à 18 ans. Elle nous ammène à travers son évolution dans divers sports mécaniques comme le motocross et l'autocross, et son déménagement audacieux aux États-Unis pour suivre ses rêves. Découvrez comment elle a bravé les obstacles, y compris la barrière de la langue anglaise, pour réaliser ses ambitions et devenir une pilote de monster truck renommée.

Suivez Skills/Compétences Canada :
Site Web : 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         

Il n'y a pas de meilleur moment pour être membre ! L'adhésion à l'Association du CWB est nouvelle, améliorée et centrée sur vous. Nous offrons une adhésion GRATUITE avec une gamme complète d'avantages pour développer votre carrière, rester informé et soutenir l'industrie canadienne du soudage. https://www.cwbgroup.org/association/become-a-member 

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L'Association de la CWB a eu l'honneur de collaborer avec Skills/Compétences Canada à la production d'une série spéciale de podcasts dans laquelle des concurrents d'Équipe Canada WorldSkills 2024 et des experts de partout au Canada sont interviewés afin de partager leur parcours. Joignez-vous à nous pour en apprendre davantage sur leurs compétences, célébrer leur succès et encourager Équipe Canada WorldSkills 2024 qui participera au Mondial des métiers 2024, à Lyon, en France, du 10 au 15 septembre 2024.

Que feriez-vous si vous aviez seulement 12 heures pour créer un vêtement de A à Z? Dans cet épisode spécial, nous avons la chance de recevoir Josée Dulude, une experte mondiale et pionnière canadienne en technologie de la mode. Josée nous raconte son incroyable parcours débuté en 1986, et nous partage ses expériences marquantes, depuis la formation de compétiteurs québécois jusqu'à leur succès remarquable dès 1998. Elle nous offre un aperçu unique des défis auxquels sont confrontés les jeunes talents dans l'industrie de la mode et souligne l'importance cruciale de l'engagement humain et du bénévolat dans un secteur en déclin.

Suivez Skills/Compétences Canada :
Site Web : 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         

Il n'y a pas de meilleur moment pour être membre ! L'adhésion à l'Association du CWB est nouvelle, améliorée et centrée sur vous. Nous offrons une adhésion GRATUITE avec une gamme complète d'avantages pour développer votre carrière, rester informé et soutenir l'industrie canadienne du soudage. https://www.cwbgroup.org/association/become-a-member 

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L'Association de la CWB a eu l'honneur de collaborer avec Skills/Compétences Canada à la production d'une série spéciale de podcasts dans laquelle des concurrents d'Équipe Canada WorldSkills 2024 et des experts de partout au Canada sont interviewés afin de partager leur parcours. Joignez-vous à nous pour en apprendre davantage sur leurs compétences, célébrer leur succès et encourager Équipe Canada WorldSkills 2024 qui participera au Mondial des métiers 2024, à Lyon, en France, du 10 au 15 septembre 2024.

Comment une passion née à l'adolescence peut-elle mener à des triomphes nationaux et internationaux? Rejoignez-nous avec Félix Bergeron, un mécanicien industriel de Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, qui raconte son parcours inspirant, débuté aux côtés de son père et de son grand-père. À travers cet épisode, Félix nous plonge dans le monde des compétitions de compétences, dévoilant les secrets de ses succès provinciaux et nationaux. Il nous fait découvrir ses entraînements intenses et les formations spécifiques qu'il suit pour se préparer au Mondial des métiers, tout en jonglant avec ses responsabilités dans l'atelier familial.

Suivez Skills/Compétences Canada :
Site Web : 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         

Il n'y a pas de meilleur moment pour être membre ! L'adhésion à l'Association du CWB est nouvelle, améliorée et centrée sur vous. Nous offrons une adhésion GRATUITE avec une gamme complète d'avantages pour développer votre carrière, rester informé et soutenir l'industrie canadienne du soudage. https://www.cwbgroup.org/association/become-a-member 

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The CWB Association hosted this year's annual CanWeld Conference in collaboration with Fabtech Canada in Toronto, ON. Join us as we bring you special episodes recorded on-site to keep our members on top of what’s new and exciting in the steel and welding industry.

Today's guest is Vice President of Sales at Exocor, Charlie Griffin. With 18 years at Exocor and a background in industrial sales, Charlie’s transition into the welding world is full of insights, challenges, and the crucial role of education. We dive deep into product traceability and quality assurance in the ever-evolving steel industry. Charlie sheds light on the importance of comprehensive certification and the necessity of a dedicated QA department to meet stringent market demands. Charlie’s insights offer a treasure trove of knowledge for anyone looking to understand the welding industry's current trends and demands, making this episode a must-listen for industry enthusiasts and professionals alike.

Check out:
Website: https://exocor.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/exocor/

A special thank you to Cooperheat Equipment for sponsoring our Podcast Booth at 2024 Fabtech Canada! https://cooperheatequipment.com/

Thank you to our Podcast Advertisers:
Canada Welding Supply: https://canadaweldingsupply.ca/
Miller: https://www.millerwelds.com/products/mobilearc

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The CWB Association hosted this year's annual CanWeld Conference in collaboration with Fabtech Canada in Toronto, ON. Join us as we bring you special episodes recorded on-site to keep our members on top of what’s new and exciting in the steel and welding industry.

Ready to uncover the secrets behind the rapid evolution of the advanced manufacturing industry? Join us as we sit down with Ed Youdell, President and CEO of the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association (FMA), who brings over 17 years of industry experience to the conversation. Ed guides us through the transformative journey from CO2 lasers to fiber lasers, the integration of robotics and cobots, and the rising trend of laser welding. We also shine a light on the strides made in employee safety and environmental stewardship, debunking the outdated image of manufacturing as dirty and dangerous while emphasizing the critical role of welding in modern fabrication.

Check out:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-fabricator-magazine/
https://www.facebook.com/thefabricator/
https://www.instagram.com/thefabricator_magazine/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/fabricators-&-manufacturers-association-int'l-fma-/
https://www.facebook.com/FabricatorsAndManufacturers

A special thank you to Cooperheat Equipment for sponsoring our Podcast Booth at 2024 Fabtech Canada! https://cooperheatequipment.com/

Thank you to our Podcast Advertisers:
Canada Welding Supply: https://canadaweldingsupply.ca/
Miller: https://www.millerwelds.com/products/mobilearc

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The CWB Association hosted this year's annual CanWeld Conference in collaboration with Fabtech Canada in Toronto, ON. Join us as we bring you special episodes recorded on-site to keep our members on top of what’s new and exciting in the steel and welding industry.

Unlock the secrets of high-temperature heat treating and welding with industry expert Scott Fong, CEO of Gallant-Fong Group Inc. and Director of Copperheat Equipment, as he shares his incredible journey from a field Heat Treatment Technician to a Journeyperson Welder and Welding Inspector. Gain valuable insights into the challenges and nuances of managing equipment longevity amidst thermal cycling and shutdowns, especially in the petrochemical and power generation sectors. Scott also provides his candid take on Fabtech Canada and the importance of events like these for professionals in the welding industry.

Website: https://cooperheatequipment.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cooperheat-equipment-ltd/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cooperheatequipment/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cooperheatequipment/

A special thank you to Cooperheat Equipment for sponsoring our Podcast Booth at 2024 Fabtech Canada! https://cooperheatequipment.com/

Thank you to our Podcast Advertisers:
Canada Welding Supply: https://canadaweldingsupply.ca/
Miller: https://www.millerwelds.com/products/mobilearc

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