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.

Kristin Ludlow Awarded with HIEC / Apprenticesearch.com Scholarship

Posted on April 12, 2013 by scottd

In partnership with the Halton Industry Education Council (HIEC), Apprenticesearch.com awarded The Centre for Skills Development Training (The Centre) graduate Kristin Ludlow with a $500 scholarship at The Centre’s Celebrating Success event on April 4.   Kristin Ludlow graduated from … Continue reading →

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The Centre Awards Evan Blanchard with $1,500 Ethel Gardiner Scholarship Award

Posted on April 12, 2013 by scottd

On April 4, Evan Blanchard of Milton, Ontario was awarded the Ethel Gardiner Scholarship Award at The Centre for Skills Development & Training’s (The Centre) Celebrating Success event. The $1,500 scholarship is given every year to one lucky Halton District … Continue reading →

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Ani Black: “The more we learn…the more possibilities open up”

Posted on August 21, 2012 by mcdonaldm

Age: 42 Lives in: Hamilton Program: Home Renovation Tool she can’t live without: Technically it’s my tape measure, but actually I think I’ve fallen in love with my speed square.   What’s the most interesting thing you’ve learned? This might … Continue reading →

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Evan Blanchard : “I graduated in February and started working in March.”

Posted on June 26, 2012 by mcdonaldm

Evan Blanchard : “I graduated in February and started working in March.” Age: 19  City: Milton Program: Electrical   What is your most awesome Centre moment? Completing all of my hands-on projects in shop; and my final blueprint project (which … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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