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Mechanical Certificate and Diploma Graduates Receive Apprenticeship Levels as Part of their Post-Secondary Studies

(Sault Ste. Marie, ON November 15, 2023) – Understanding the growing need for skilled trades professionals, ΜΗΠΔΉΩΝψ students enrolled in its Mechanical programs will be eligible for exemption from one or more levels of in-class training required for the trades Certificate of Qualification in the Millwright trade.

Through this initiative, ΜΗΠΔΉΩΝψ is helping to support the pathway to apprenticeship certification further emphasizing the in-depth training and education and hands-on experience provided by ΜΗΠΔΉΩΝψ’s innovative programming. 

β€œΜΗΠΔΉΩΝψ continuously looks for opportunities to further support students and the ongoing needs of local employers,” said David Orazietti, President, ΜΗΠΔΉΩΝψ. β€œWe know there is a strong demand for skilled trades graduates in our community and across the province. This reinforces the quality, hands-on education and training students receive at ΜΗΠΔΉΩΝψ while making the path to an apprenticeship and trade Certificate of Qualification more accessible.”

As a long-standing community partner to ΜΗΠΔΉΩΝψ, Algoma Steel supports the strong programming offered by the College in these areas and recognizes how this will further benefit both students and the broader workforce.

β€œAt Algoma Steel, we believe in the power of education to forge the future of industry. We applaud ΜΗΠΔΉΩΝψ for adapting its programs to meet the real-world demand for skilled trades professionals,” said Michael Garcia, CEO, Algoma Steel Inc. β€œΜΗΠΔΉΩΝψ’s decision to integrate apprenticeship in-class curriculum is a win-win, creating a direct path for students into the workforce and providing industries like ours with the skilled professionals we need”.

Program Information

Trade Name:   Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)
ΜΗΠΔΉΩΝψ Program Name:   Mechanical Engineering Technician – Manufacturing
Credential Type:   Diploma
Equivalent Apprenticeship Level: Level 1,2,3

Trade Name:   Construction Millwright Trade
ΜΗΠΔΉΩΝψ Program Name:   Mechanical Engineering Technician - Manufacturing
Credential Type:   Diploma
Equivalent Apprenticeship Level:   Level 1,2  

Trade Name:   Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)
ΜΗΠΔΉΩΝψ Program Name:  Mechanical Techniques (Millwright)
Credential Type:   Certificate
Equivalent Apprenticeship Level:   Level 1

Trade Name:   Construction Millwright Trade
ΜΗΠΔΉΩΝψ Program Name:  Mechanical Techniques (Millwright)
Credential Type:   Certificate
Equivalent Apprenticeship Level:   Level 1
 

This change began in September 2023.