Category Archives: View from the Shop Floor

Ever wanted to hear about The Centre’s pre-apprenticeship programs from an insider’s perspective? “A View from the Shop Floor” will tell you what the programs are like from a student’s or instructor’s point of view.

Conner Levins: “Don’t procrastinate. Just do it and have fun!”

Posted on May 1, 2012 by mcdonaldm

Student: Conner Levins  Age: 21 City: Oakville Program: Get in Gear and Industrial Millwright Mechanic / Electrical Pre-Apprenticeship Program for Youth Tool he can’t live without: “My vernier callipers. Although not as accurate as my micrometer, they are fast and reliable to … Continue reading →

Posted in View from the Shop Floor | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Bob Primeau: “I can feel proud of the work I’ve accomplished”

Posted on March 12, 2012 by mcdonaldm

In this special edition of “View From the Shop Floor,” we share the speech that Bob Primeau gave at “Celebrating Success,” an annual event for Centre staff on March 1. Bob was also presented with the Ethel Gardiner Scholarship Award. … Continue reading →

Posted in View from the Shop Floor | Leave a comment

Lawrence Farrell: “If variety is the spice of life, then my life has been very spicy.”

Posted on January 24, 2012 by mcdonaldm

Instructor: Lawrence Farrell Program: Construction Tool he can’t live without: “My tape measure. I can’t measure, scale or build anything without it. I couldn’t really live without my pencil either.  Just ask my ear, because that’s where it was most … Continue reading →

Posted in View from the Shop Floor | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Bill Huether: “The Centre will do whatever it takes for you to succeed”

Posted on December 9, 2011 by mcdonaldm

Student: Bill Huether, 24 (Oakville) Program: Electrical, 2011-2012 Tool he can’t live without: “Side cutters. You use them for pretty much anything.” What’s your dream job? Pro baseball player would have to be my dream job, but unfortunately that’s when … Continue reading →

Posted in View from the Shop Floor | 3 Comments