CTMA’s Career-Ready program improving precision metalworking industry
The CTMA is thrilled to announce the Career-Ready with CTMA: Expanding Opportunities program has been extended for another year, enabling another 150 experiential work placements (EWPs). Since launching the first Career-Ready program in 2019, the Canadian Tooling & Machining Association (CTMA) has changed the lives of many and is paving the way for future workers within the precision metalworking industry. The Career-Ready with CTMA: Expanding Opportunities program, funded in part by the Skills Development Fund, provides non-repayable funding to eligible employers to subsidize the wages of new hires or to upskill existing employees. Employers participating in the program have
Great networking opportunity at Manufacturing Day
Louis Jahn (left) attended Manufacturing Day on Dec. 6, on behalf of the CTMA. Pictured here with Hon. Rob Flack, MPP (middle) and Alan Arcan, Chief Economist, CME. CTMA photo Members of the Canadian Manufacturing Coalition (CMC), a group representing Canada’s manufacturing trade associations, chaired by Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME), met with Ministers and MPPs Queen’s Park on Dec. 6 to discuss how government and industry can work together to drive investment in manufacturing and grow the sector. The CTMA’s president, Louis Jahn, and past president, Chris Hergott, attended Manufacturing Day at Queen's Park on Dec.
CTMA attends ISTMA World Tooling Conference
Executive director, Robert Cattle (left) and president, Louis Jahn, recently travelled to Cape Town, South Africa, to attend ISTMA’s World Tooling Conference from Nov. 6 to 9. CTMA photo The CTMA’s executive director, Robert Cattle, and president, Louis Jahn, recently travelled to Cape Town, South Africa, to attend ISTMA’s World Tooling Conference, which took place from Nov. 6 to 9, 2023. The first two days of the conference featured presentations on Advanced Machining Techniques, Innovation and Future Viability, Smart Training Solutions, The Impact of AI, Successful Tool and Mould Clusters and Benchmarking to shape a sustainable future, and
CTMA encourages youth to begin careers within the skilled trades at Level Up! in Windsor
Students in grades 7 to 12, as well as parents and jobseekers, had the opportunity to learn about the skilled trades during the Level Up! career fair in Windsor from Oct. 25 to 26. CTMA photo The CTMA recently attended the Level Up! Skilled Trades Fair in Windsor from Oct. 25 to 26, to help encourage youth to begin their careers within our industry. The CTMA's executive director, Robert Cattle, had the opportunity to join three other panelists during the panel session to share his knowledge on the different career paths available within the skilled trades and how
CTMA attends Shop Metalworking Expo in Windsor
Robert Cattle and Richard Janik attended the Shop Metalworking Expo in Windsor on Oct. 12. The CTMA recently attended the Shop Metalworking Technology Expo, which was held Oct. 12 at the Ciociaro Club in Windsor. The Shop Metalworking & Technology Expo brings together manufacturers and distributors, showcasing the latest in machine tools, cutting tools, fabricating & welding technology, quality control, metal finishing, automation and more. This one-day event provides the opportunity for buyers and sellers to come together and learn about the newest products and technologies available, and network with likeminded individuals. The show attracts regional buying influencers
CTMA elects new president; introduces 3 new board members
Louis Jahn was elected as the CTMA's new president by the Association’s members at the CTMA’s Annual General Meeting on Sept. 21, 2023, at the Lamplighter Inn in London, Ont. The Canadian Tooling & Machining Association (CTMA) recently announced Louis Jahn as its new president, effective Sept. 21, 2023. Louis replaces the outgoing president, Chris Hergott, who held the president title for four years. Louis was elected by the Association’s members at the CTMA’s Annual General Meeting on Sept. 21, 2023, at the Lamplighter Inn in London, Ont. “Our industry is facing headwinds on several fronts, which