Are you ready for a career in advanced manufacturing?
Students have the opportunity to be a part of a thriving and exciting industry with a career in advanced manufacturing. We are not talking about old-style manufacturing and the factories of yesterday that were male-dominated and involved heavy manual labour, but rather highly technical and automated facilities that make use of smart technologies and processes.
The Forge Ahead pilot program developed by the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce is aimed at generating awareness and helping students understand the immense career opportunities within the advanced manufacturing sector.
Advanced Manufacturing and Industry 4.0 refer to the growing use of smart technologies in factories around the world, including the digitization and automation of manufacturing processes.
Careers that encompass robotics, the industrial internet of things, virtual reality, 3D printing and artificial intelligence are just a few of the areas where students can find exciting and well-paid jobs.
The global manufacturing industry is extremely competitive, and that means innovating to create new products and using advanced manufacturing tools and techniques to improve efficiency and productivity is the name of the game. Students who have grown up with technology at their fingertips are naturally suited to this type of work.
To make sure you’re an active player in this high-stakes game, read on to learn more about the modernization of Atlantic Canada’s manufacturing sector and how you fit in!
Sheri Somerville is the CEO of the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce, a nationally accredited organization representing the network of 94 chambers, 27 corporate partners, and more than16,000 businesses in Atlantic Canada.
