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The Importance of Soft Skills in the Workplace

March 16, 2020

Students often think that once they gain technical knowledge, they are ready to go and get that career they've always wanted. They often overlook the soft skills, thinking that they're something that we're all naturally good at (or not).

What Skills Do PLC Students Gain after the GBC Certificate Programs?

February 27, 2020

So, you’re interested in a career in PLCs? You’ve chosen one of the most exciting fields in the tech industry with a great outlook. Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) are so versatile and have such a wide range of applications and career opportunities for PLC Technicians. These opportunities include working in a variety of industrial settings, which range from manufacturing to power distribution, food processing, mining, transportation, consumer electronics and many others.

Women In STEP: Why Women Should Pursue Careers in Manufacturing

March 20, 2018

STEM (which is stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) is becoming a buzzword nowadays. But what about STEP?

Debunking 5 Myths About Manufacturing Jobs

March 19, 2018

Manufacturing is experiencing a renaissance in North America, but manufacturers regularly report difficulty filling open positions. If you aren't sure a manufacturing job is for you, check out our debunking 5 myths about manufacturing jobs infographic to see why there has never been a better time to enter this dynamic field.

How Much Do Programmable Logic Control Technicians Really Make?

February 05, 2018

Many people, especially millennials, are turned off by careers in manufacturing and other trades jobs because they’re often associated with low level skills and pay. However, with changes the industries has seen in the last decade, this is no longer the case.

Changes in the industry

What is a PLC Programmer?

December 19, 2017

Since the second half of the twenty-first century, mechanization and automation has turned the industrial world on its head. Today, most industrial machines operate thanks to the existence of PLCs, or Programmable Logic Controllers.

15 Cool Career Opportunities in Canadian Tech

March 01, 2016

It's a well-known fact that technology jobs are on the rise. High-paying and in ever-increasing demand, growth in these industries is only expected to increase in the near future. Here are some of the best jobs in the technology sector today.