NGen...More Than Just a Cool Name

Deciding on your future career and the correct education path can be a stressful time for students. We know there many options and lots of information coming to you at rapid fire. Teachers and Guidance Counselors are there to help, and parents are also a great source of support. 

But what if nothing feels right? What if you know you want to do something more, something cutting edge and just different? 

You are not alone and there is no better time to consider a career in Advanced Manufacturing. But hold up, we are not talking about manual labour factories that your grandparents might have worked in. We are talking about high tech, well-paying careers in smart and automated factories of the future. And really the future is now. 

So where do you go for help? 

Check out NGen. NGen is an industry-led, non-profit organization leading Canada’s Advanced Manufacturing Supercluster.  

This may not sound very interesting but keep reading.  

NGen was founded on the principle that digital transformation in advanced manufacturing will enrich the lives of Canadians, delivering better products and good jobs while generating the economic growth essential to a better future. 

And the best part for students, NGen can help you. Check out the Careers of the Future website and learn how you can start your career in advanced manufacturing before you even graduate. Find out how you can set yourself up for success and discover the right path that can lead you to your dream job. 

And hey, while we have you, take our quiz at Forge Ahead to learn more and see how well you are suited for a career in the dynamic world of advanced manufacturing.