Wood Manufacturing Cluster of Ontario Wood Manufacturing Cluster of Ontario Wood Manufacturing Cluster of Ontario Wood Manufacturing Cluster of Ontario
  • EVENTS
  • TRAINING & PROGRAMS
    • Cyber Security Program
    • Health & Safety Training
    • Leadership Training
    • Sales Training
    • Digital Marketing Training
    • Lean Training
      • Online Lean Certification
      • Lean Training Events
    • Benefit Program
    • Health & Safety Excellence Program
    • Plant Tour Focus Groups
  • MEMBERS DIRECTORY
  • NEWS
  • ABOUT
    • About Wood Manufacturing Cluster of Ontario
    • What is a Cluster?
    • Watch our Rebranding Announcement
    • How It Works
    • Membership Includes
    • Mission & Vision
    • Board of Directors
    • Our History
    • Contact Us
  • JOB BOARD
  • MARKET PLACE
    • BUY & SELL
    • PRO’S CORNER
    • MEMBERS SERVICES & PROGRAMS
      • Post your service or program
  • EXPORT RESOURCES
  • RFQ
  • JOIN NOW
    • Why Join
    • Testimonials
    • Contact Us
    • Join Now
  • LOG IN
Wood Manufacturing Cluster of Ontario Wood Manufacturing Cluster of Ontario
  • EVENTS
  • TRAINING & PROGRAMS
    • Cyber Security Program
    • Health & Safety Training
    • Leadership Training
    • Sales Training
    • Digital Marketing Training
    • Lean Training
      • Online Lean Certification
      • Lean Training Events
    • Benefit Program
    • Health & Safety Excellence Program
    • Plant Tour Focus Groups
  • MEMBERS DIRECTORY
  • NEWS
  • ABOUT
    • About Wood Manufacturing Cluster of Ontario
    • What is a Cluster?
    • Watch our Rebranding Announcement
    • How It Works
    • Membership Includes
    • Mission & Vision
    • Board of Directors
    • Our History
    • Contact Us
  • JOB BOARD
  • MARKET PLACE
    • BUY & SELL
    • PRO’S CORNER
    • MEMBERS SERVICES & PROGRAMS
      • Post your service or program
  • EXPORT RESOURCES
  • RFQ
  • JOIN NOW
    • Why Join
    • Testimonials
    • Contact Us
    • Join Now
  • LOG IN
Jun 12

BWA CREATES LINKS WITH GEORGIAN COLLEGE TO SUPPORT WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

  • June 12, 2013
  • Michelle Holden
  • News, Uncategorized

Part of the BWA’s strategic plan is to create and develop links to area colleges where part of our future workforce is being developed. Read on for more details on this important initiative!

The Bluewater Wood Alliance has adopted part of its strategic plan to work with educational institutions to help create the links between the wood manufacturers’ needs, and the curriculum of various wood technology programs such as cabinetmaking and carpentry techniques. The BWA manager Mike Baker now sits on the steering committee for the cabinetmaking program at Georgian College in Barrie.

This committee consists of other industry members, as well as college professors and administration. They meet regularly to solicit feedback from industry to help them keep their programs relevant and up to date with the needs of the wood industry.

However, to kick it up a notch, the BWA is inviting their manufacturing members to visit this committee on a rotating basis along with the BA manager to give direct and honest input to help these programs be the best they can be to serve the needs of the students and the industry. Even better, we are going in to speak to the student in the shop classes to provide them with unique perspectives on how to be successful once they graduate.

Pictured below is BWA member Mike Landman of Southgate Cabinets who accompanied Mike Baker to Georgian College last week to sit in on the committee meeting as well as speak to the cabinetmaking class in their shop. Lively discussion indeed!

BWA member Mike Landman of Southgate Cabinets talks with students in the Cabinet Making program at Georgian College in Barrie

BWA member Mike Landman of Southgate Cabinets talks with students in the Cabinet Making program at Georgian College in Barrie.

This type outreach is extremely important for future workforce development for BWA members, and the discussions that take place between manufacturers and students will help them succeed upon graduation.

Many thanks to Mike Landman of Southgate Cabinets for taking the time to join BWA manager Mike Baker for this outreach activity!

Pictured below is the Georgian College Cabinetmaking class, along with faculty Lynn MacKinley, and Mike Landman and Mike Baker.

Stay tuned for more of this kind of valuable outreach activity to help with our workforce development!

Georgian College Barrie Campus Cabinetmaking class, with BWA member Mike Landman of Southgate Cabinets, and BWA manager, Mike Baker

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • E-Mail

Related Posts

  • BWA OFFERS COLLEGES ENGAGEMENT WITH INDUSTRY PARTNERS FOR PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT!December 18, 2013
  • BWA PACKS THE HOUSE FOR NOV 27TH QUARTERLY EVENT!December 5, 2013
  • BWA Packs the House for Nov 27th Quarterly Event!December 5, 2013
  • Georgian College offers skilled Office Administration Executive students for Internships!December 4, 2013

Comments are closed.

Member Login

Forgot password?

-

Do you have suggestions for topics and events?

Tell us what’s on your mind! Click here to send us your thoughts!

Don’t Miss Out on WMCO Events & News!
Click here to join our mailing list!

Click here to join WMCO.

Recent Posts

  • WMCO’s Toyota Cambridge Plant Tour Focus Group – February 22nd, 2023
  • WMCO Networking Event: Lean for the Office (Woodland Horizons Case Study); Economic Forecast/Financial Business Mgt Strategies
  • Happy New Year, Everyone!
  • Membership Inquiry/RFQ: Sensory Resonance Healing Chamber
  • WMCO Newsletter: Lean Yellow Belt; Buyers Guide to Tech & Shop Tour

Social

Facebook
LinkedIn

Do you have suggestions for topics and events?

Tell us what’s on your mind! Click here to send us your thoughts!

Don’t Miss Out on WMCO Events & News!
Click here to join our mailing list!

Login

Forgot password?

-

Facebook
LinkedIn

© Wood Manufacturing Cluster of Ontario 2022
Wood Manufacturers are recognizing how eliminating waste is key to staying competitive and adaptable to change in our evolving industry!

BWA Plant Tour Focus Group @ Woody's Manufacturing Ltd.

Bluewater Wood Alliance Benefit Plan

 

Hear what members are saying about Bluewater Wood Alliance.

Hear what members are saying about Bluewater Wood Alliance.

Great, you're interested in contributing to the BWA Blogs!

Login to the BWA site.

In the member drop down menu select post a blog to get started.

When you’re finished

Video Summary of the BWA Sandler Training Sales Training Events

BWA Career Hub – Making Connections

 

BWA Career Hub – Making Connections

 

Wood Manufacturers are recognizing how eliminating waste is key to staying competitive and adaptable to change in our evolving industry!

BWA Plant Tour Focus Group @ Woody's Manufacturing Ltd.

Video Summary of the BWA Sales Training Events

Great, you're interested in contributing to the BWA Blogs!

Login to the BWA site.

In the member drop down menu select post a blog to get started.

When you’re finished