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The CWB Association brings you a weekly podcast that connects to welding professionals around the world to share their passion and give you the right tips to stay on top of whatâs happening in the welding industry.
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Buckle up as we explore the inspiring world of shipbuilding on the west coast of Canada with Andrea Armstrong, a Red Seal Welder from Seaspan. Learn the meticulous process of transforming raw steel plates into magnificent vessels, and feel the excitement as Andrea recounts witnessing a Coast Guard vessel launch under the iconic 300-ton crane, Big Blue. Despite her family's academic inclinations, she pursued her passion for trades, leading to a rewarding career in welding and the joy she feels bringing her family to see these engineering marvels in action.
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The CWB Association brings you a weekly podcast that connects to welding professionals around the world to share their passion and give you the right tips to stay on top of whatâs happening in the welding industry.
Please note this episode is a replay, bringing you a blast from the past.
Step into the fascinating world of welding with our special guest, Josh Brewster, the Associate Dean at SAIT's Aviation and Technology Department. Josh takes us on a journey from his humble beginnings in Saskatchewan to his influential role in Alberta, sharing how a high school welding class in Okotoks sparked a lifelong passion. Through personal stories of skills competitions and apprenticeships, Josh emphasizes the importance of safety in trades and the role of mentorship in shaping his dynamic career. His insights offer a compelling look at the balance between hands-on experience and academic growth in the welding industry.
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The CWB Association brings you a weekly podcast that connects to welding professionals around the world to share their passion and give you the right tips to stay on top of whatâs happening in the welding industry.
Please note this episode is a replay, bringing you a blast from the past.
Unlock the secrets to a fulfilling career in the trades and finance by tuning into our latest episode featuring Connor McWilliams. Learn how he navigated his way through his high school Apprenticeship program to earn his level one for Automotive Service Technician and eventually finding his calling in the welding industry, despite his parents' hopes for a professional hockey career. Connor's journey from welding to finance reveals crucial tips on managing earnings, investing wisely, and achieving financial security. Hear his personal anecdotes and practical advice on financial management, and understand the importance of education and mentorship in securing a stable financial future. Whether you're in the trades or just looking to improve your financial literacy, this episode offers valuable lessons on becoming the best version of yourself.
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The CWB Association is thrilled to collaborate with Skills/Compétences Canada on a special podcast series. This year, we are excited to interview the Skills Canada Executive Directors from across Canada. Tune in as we explore their skills journey and commitment to promoting skilled trades in their provinces and territories!
What makes Skills Canada British Columbia unique is its commitment to balancing high-profile competitions with genuine grassroots initiatives. Michelle Skelly, Executive Director, shares how regional competitions serve as gateways for youth in remote communities to discover trades careers they might never have considered. From northern territories requiring winter mountain crossings to island communities dependent on ferry schedules, her team navigates geographical challenges to ensure equal access to opportunities.
Website: https://skillscanada.bc.ca/
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There is no better time to be a member! The CWB Association membership is new, improved, and focused on you. We offer a FREE membership with a full suite of benefits to build your career, stay informed, and support the Canadian welding industry.âŻhttps://www.cwbgroup.org/association/become-a-member⯠⯠⯠âŻâŻWhat did you think about this episode? Send a text message to the show!
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The CWB Association is thrilled to collaborate with Skills/Compétences Canada on a special podcast series. This year, we are excited to interview the Skills Canada Executive Directors from across Canada. Tune in as we explore their skills journey and commitment to promoting skilled trades in their provinces and territories!
What happens when a community desperately needs tradespeople but is only accessible by plane? Katie Mooney, Executive Director from Skills Canada Yukon, shares the unique realities of nurturing trades talent in northern Canada. Beyond the practical aspects of trades development, Katie shares insights into northern livingâthe exceptional work-life balance, the immediate access to wilderness, and the tight-knit communities that make the territories uniquely appealing despite the harsh winters and infrastructure limitations.
Website: https://www.skillsyukon.com/
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There is no better time to be a member! The CWB Association membership is new, improved, and focused on you. We offer a FREE membership with a full suite of benefits to build your career, stay informed, and support the Canadian welding industry.âŻhttps://www.cwbgroup.org/association/become-a-member⯠⯠⯠âŻâŻWhat did you think about this episode? Send a text message to the show!
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L'Association de la CWB est ravie de collaborer avec Skills/CompĂ©tences Canada dans le cadre d'une sĂ©rie spĂ©ciale de balados. Cette annĂ©e, nous aurons le plaisir dâinterviewer les directeurs gĂ©nĂ©raux de Skills Canada de partout au Canada. Ăcoutez-nous alors que nous explorons leur parcours en matiĂšre de compĂ©tences et leur engagement Ă promouvoir les mĂ©tiers spĂ©cialisĂ©s dans leurs provinces et territoires!
Depuis prÚs de 30 ans, Jean-Rock Gaudreault, directeur de Compétences Canada Québec, est témoin de l'évolution des concours de métiers spécialisés à travers le Canada. Il raconte comment un centre de congrÚs vide se transforme en une immense usine regroupant 40 métiers différents et des centaines de postes de travail pour quelques jours de compétition intense. Plus que de simples concours, ces événements constituent des moments décisifs pour l'avenir professionnel de jeunes qui, souvent, n'avaient aucune idée qu'ils participeraient à une compétition nationale quelques semaines auparavant. La préparation psychologique est particuliÚrement fascinante : les concurrents reçoivent une formation similaire à celle des athlÚtes olympiques, apprenant des techniques de visualisation et des stratégies de gestion du stress essentielles dans des environnements à haute pression.
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Il n'y a pas de meilleur moment pour ĂȘtre membre ! L'adhĂ©sion Ă l'Association du CWB est nouvelle, amĂ©liorĂ©e et centrĂ©e sur vous. Nous offrons une adhĂ©sion GRATUITE avec une gamme complĂšte d'avantages pour dĂ©velopper votre carriĂšre, rester informĂ© et soutenir l'industrie canadienne du soudage. https://www.cwbgroup.org/association/become-a-memberWhat did you think about this episode? Send a text message to the show!
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The CWB Association is thrilled to collaborate with Skills/Compétences Canada on a special podcast series. This year, we are excited to interview the Skills Canada Executive Directors from across Canada. Tune in as we explore their skills journey and commitment to promoting skilled trades in their provinces and territories!
When Chris Browton, Executive Director of Skills Canada Alberta, first started in 2001, the organization had only a staff of five employees, and has evolved to reaching over 40,000 youth annually and consistently producing world-class trades competitors. Competition drives excellence, and Skills Alberta has built a sophisticated progression system dividing the province into nine regions, each anchored by a post-secondary institution. This structure creates a pipeline where talent rises through regional and provincial competitions before representing Alberta nationally. But beyond competitions, the organization has expanded into widespread programming, including their trademarked "Try a Trade" experiences.
Website: https://skillsalberta.com/
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There is no better time to be a member! The CWB Association membership is new, improved, and focused on you. We offer a FREE membership with a full suite of benefits to build your career, stay informed, and support the Canadian welding industry.âŻhttps://www.cwbgroup.org/association/become-a-member⯠⯠⯠âŻâŻWhat did you think about this episode? Send a text message to the show!
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The CWB Association is thrilled to collaborate with Skills/Compétences Canada on a special podcast series. This year, we are excited to interview the Skills Canada Executive Directors from across Canada. Tune in as we explore their skills journey and commitment to promoting skilled trades in their provinces and territories!
Discover the hidden powerhouse of skills development on Canada's smallest province with Tawna MacLeod, Executive Director of Skills Canada PEI for 16 years, shares the remarkable transformation that has seen provincial competition participation grow from 68 to 320 competitors across 35 different trades and technology areas. Tawna's journey began unexpectedly in 2009 when she stepped in as interim director just months before PEI hosted nationals. What started as a temporary position became a lifelong passion fueled by the incredible young people she's worked with. "It's the kids," she explains, reflecting on what keeps her motivated through the challenges of running a non-profit organization where she wears "14 different hats" daily.
Website: https://skillscanada.pe.ca/
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There is no better time to be a member! The CWB Association membership is new, improved, and focused on you. We offer a FREE membership with a full suite of benefits to build your career, stay informed, and support the Canadian welding industry. https://www.cwbgroup.org/association/become-a-memberWhat did you think about this episode? Send a text message to the show!
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The CWB Association hosted this year's annual Welding Industry Day Conference in Red Deer, Alberta. Join us as we bring you special episodes recorded on-site to keep our members on top of whatâs new and exciting in the steel and welding industry. A special thank you to Cooperheat Equipment for sponsoring this episode! Cooperheat has a dedicated team of professionals and prides itself as the go-to experts for solving thermal technology challenges globally since 1957.
Today's special guest, Bruce Stewart, Competency Manager at Tech Heat, shares his remarkable 30-year journey through the specialized field of heat treatment. From humble beginnings answering a newspaper ad in 1991 to helping develop a nationally recognized trade program, Bruce offers a fascinating glimpse into an industry that has transformed dramatically.
When Bruce first entered the field, heat treatment technicians were considered "below the bottom of the scale" in the trade hierarchy. The entire Western Canadian heat treating industry consisted of just 20-30 technicians using primitive methods like tiger torches and temperature crayons that might be "within 100 degrees" of the target. Fast forward to today, where sophisticated electrical resistance and induction heating systems allow for precision control within specific parameters, and the industry has grown to over 300 specialists. For welders and fabricators looking to understand this critical aspect of quality control, this episode provides invaluable insights into the science and craft behind proper heat treatment.
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The CWB Association brings you a weekly podcast that connects to welding professionals around the world to share their passion and give you the right tips to stay on top of whatâs happening in the welding industry.
Today's guest is Nick Cotto, a Welding Professional whose journey from a struggling student to a respected Quality Control Inspector challenges conventional wisdom about career paths and learning. What makes Nick's story compelling is his transformation from someone who "wasn't good in high school" and "didn't have that attention span" to a professional who now devours code books and technical manuals with enthusiasm. The catalyst? Finding something he genuinely enjoyed and respected. Where classroom learning once felt impossible, Nick found that the practical, hands-on nature of welding education perfectly matched his learning style.
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There is no better time to be a member! The CWB Association membership is new, improved and focused on you. We offer a FREE membership with a full suite of benefits to build your career, stay informed, and support the Canadian welding industry. https://www.cwbgroup.org/association/become-a-memberWhat did you think about this episode? Send a text message to the show!
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The CWB Association is thrilled to collaborate with Skills/Compétences Canada on a special podcast series. This year, we are excited to interview the Skills Canada Executive Directors from across Canada. Tune in as we explore their skills journey and commitment to promoting skilled trades in their provinces and territories!
What happens when a youth from a remote community of 200 people discovers the world of skilled trades? Blake Moulton, Executive Director of Skills Canada Northwest Territories, is witnessing this transformation daily as he leads the territory's largest-ever delegation to the Skills Canada National Competition. With 40 team members including 22 competitors, they've brought together young people from across the vast northern territory, many of whom have never traveled outside their communities before. This personal growth is just as valuable as the technical skills they develop.
Website: https://www.skillscanadanwt.org/
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There is no better time to be a member! The CWB Association membership is new, improved, and focused on you. We offer a FREE membership with a full suite of benefits to build your career, stay informed, and support the Canadian welding industry. https://www.cwbgroup.org/association/become-a-memberWhat did you think about this episode? Send a text message to the show!
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The CWB Association is thrilled to collaborate with Skills/Compétences Canada on a special podcast series. This year, we are excited to interview the Skills Canada Executive Directors from across Canada. Tune in as we explore their skills journey and commitment to promoting skilled trades in their provinces and territories!
Executive Director, Brandon Villeneuve, pulls back the curtain on the extraordinary logistics required to build trades education in Canada's Arctic. With communities connected only by air, prohibitively expensive travel costs, and weather that can ground flights without warning, simply getting competitors to events becomes a monumental achievement. Yet the challenges don't end there â finding local industry mentors, securing sponsorships in a region without major corporate presence, and creating training facilities that compare to southern resources all require creative solutions. Despite these obstacles, which make Skills Canada Nunavut's mission both challenging and profoundly impactful, Nunavut's trades landscape holds tremendous opportunity.
Website: https://www.skillsnunavut.ca/
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There is no better time to be a member! The CWB Association membership is new, improved, and focused on you. We offer a FREE membership with a full suite of benefits to build your career, stay informed, and support the Canadian welding industry.âŻhttps://www.cwbgroup.org/association/become-a-member⯠⯠⯠âŻâŻWhat did you think about this episode? Send a text message to the show!
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The CWB Association is thrilled to collaborate with Skills/Compétences Canada on a special podcast series. This year, we are excited to interview the Skills Canada Executive Directors from across Canada. Tune in as we explore their skills journey and commitment to promoting skilled trades in their provinces and territories!
The narrative of having to leave the Maritimes to pursue a viable career in the trades is rapidly becoming a relic of the past. Robin Lorway, Executive Director of Skills Canada Nova Scotia, brings 18 years of perspective to this transformation, painting a picture of a province where opportunity now thrives and skilled tradespeople are returning home rather than departing. Robin's journey with Skills began when a friend rescued her from an unfulfilling public relations position, introducing her to an organization where she felt seen, heard, and valued. That environment of respect and innovation has fueled Skills Nova Scotia's expansion, creating initiatives that have become so popular with schools approaching them instead of the other way around.
Website: https://www.skillsns.ca/
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There is no better time to be a member! The CWB Association membership is new, improved, and focused on you. We offer a FREE membership with a full suite of benefits to build your career, stay informed, and support the Canadian welding industry. https://www.cwbgroup.org/association/become-a-memberWhat did you think about this episode? Send a text message to the show!
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The CWB Association is thrilled to collaborate with Skills/Compétences Canada on a special podcast series. This year, we are excited to interview the Skills Canada Executive Directors from across Canada. Tune in as we explore their skills journey and commitment to promoting skilled trades in their provinces and territories!
Ian Howcroft, Executive Director of Skills Canada Ontario, discusses with us into how this province is transforming the perception and pursuit of skilled trades careers. Ian brings invaluable perspective from his 38-year career journey, transitioning from manufacturing advocacy to leading Skills Canada Ontario for the past seven years. Under his guidance, the organization has expanded to host Canada's largest skills competition, featuring 2,700 competitors across 77 contests and attracting over 40,000 visitors. But what stands out most is their innovative approach to reaching students wherever they are, with mobile trade and tech trucks equipped with welding simulators, 3D printers, and hands-on stations.
Website: https://www.skillsontario.com/
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There is no better time to be a member! The CWB Association membership is new, improved, and focused on you. We offer a FREE membership with a full suite of benefits to build your career, stay informed, and support the Canadian welding industry. https://www.cwbgroup.org/association/become-a-memberWhat did you think about this episode? Send a text message to the show!
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The CWB Association had the privilege to attend the Skills Canada New Brunswick Provincial Competition in Saint John, NB. Join us as we bring you special episodes recorded in person to advocate for careers in skilled trades and technology across the country.
Meet Calvin Getchell, a remarkable dual-trade professional whose journey through 12 Skills Canada competitions transformed his career and continues to shape the future of trades in New Brunswick. Now serving as Vice President on the Skills Canada New Brunswick Board of Directors, Calvin gives back to the organization that shaped his career. He actively mentors the next generation, passing on his knowledge while continuing to expand his own credentials, currently working toward a pipefitter ticket through UA Local 213.
Check out: https://www.skillscanadanb.com/
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There is no better time to be a member! The CWB Association membership is new, improved and focused on you. We offer a FREE membership with a full suite of benefits to build your career, stay informed, and support the Canadian welding industry. https://www.cwbgroup.org/association/become-a-memberWhat did you think about this episode? Send a text message to the show!
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The CWB Association had the privilege to attend the Skills Canada New Brunswick Provincial Competition in Saint John, NB. Join us as we bring you special episodes recorded in person to advocate for careers in skilled trades and technology across the country.
Today's guest, Andrew Clarke, Department Head for Skilled Trades at Harbour View High School in New Brunswick, reveals the hidden challenges and triumphs of preparing the next generation of welders and metalworkers. With no formal trades background but a lifetime of hands-on experience, Andrew represents the reality of trades education in many Canadian schools â dedicated teachers learning alongside their students while building programs that inspire young people to consider welding as a viable career path.
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There is no better time to be a member! The CWB Association membership is new, improved and focused on you. We offer a FREE membership with a full suite of benefits to build your career, stay informed, and support the Canadian welding industry. https://www.cwbgroup.org/association/become-a-memberWhat did you think about this episode? Send a text message to the show!
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The CWB Association is thrilled to collaborate with Skills/Compétences Canada on a special podcast series. This year, we are excited to interview the Skills Canada Executive Directors from across Canada. Tune in as we explore their skills journey and commitment to promoting skilled trades in their provinces and territories!
Maria Pacella's remarkable 20-year journey as Executive Director of Skills Canada Manitoba offers powerful insights into building pathways for young people to discover careers they never imagined. From her unexpected transition from politics to skills development, Maria has witnessed a profound shift in how society values the trades. When she began, schools reluctantly allowed Skills Manitoba to promote trades education. Today, those same institutions actively seek their guidance, recognizing that trades offer students viable, rewarding career options.
Website: www.skillsmanitoba.ca
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There is no better time to be a member! The CWB Association membership is new, improved, and focused on you. We offer a FREE membership with a full suite of benefits to build your career, stay informed, and support the Canadian welding industry. https://www.cwbgroup.org/association/become-a-memberWhat did you think about this episode? Send a text message to the show!
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The CWB Association is thrilled to collaborate with Skills/Compétences Canada on a special podcast series. This year, we are excited to interview the Skills Canada Executive Directors from across Canada. Tune in as we explore their skills journey and commitment to promoting skilled trades in their provinces and territories!
Courtney Donovan, Executive Director of Skills Canada New Brunswick, has transformed the organization from an unknown entity with minimal participation to a powerhouse connecting youth with life-changing career opportunities. New Brunswick's team has grown from 10 competitors in eight areas to 45 team members competing in 42 areas at the Skills Canada National Skills Competition. What makes the Skills Canada experience so powerful is its ability to break down barriers and to open doors, creating connections between generations of tradespeople. Looking ahead, Courtney's vision includes expanding training opportunities through interprovincial and international competitions, leveraging New Brunswick's unique status as Canada's only bilingual province.
Website: https://www.skillscanadanb.com/
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/skills_canada
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skillscanada
There is no better time to be a member! The CWB Association membership is new, improved, and focused on you. We offer a FREE membership with a full suite of benefits to build your career, stay informed, and support the Canadian welding industry. https://www.cwbgroup.org/association/become-a-memberWhat did you think about this episode? Send a text message to the show!
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The CWB Association is thrilled to collaborate with Skills/Compétences Canada on a special podcast series. This year, we are excited to interview the Skills Canada Executive Directors from across Canada. Tune in as we explore their skills journey and commitment to promoting skilled trades in their provinces and territories!
Carol Ann Ryan's journey with Skills Canada began with a newspaper ad and transformed into a 27-year passion project that has revolutionized how Newfoundland and Labrador approaches trades education. As the founding Executive Director, she arrived with no knowledge of skilled trades but quickly built an organization that would send 83 competitors to the Skills Canada National Skills Competition just weeks after she started. What makes Newfoundland's Skills program distinctive is their pioneering approach to early exposure. Recognizing that career attitudes form before high school, they implemented junior high competitions nearly 26 years agoâstarting as young as grade six.
Website: https://skillscanadanl.ca/
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/skills_canada
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skillscanada
There is no better time to be a member! The CWB Association membership is new, improved, and focused on you. We offer a FREE membership with a full suite of benefits to build your career, stay informed, and support the Canadian welding industry. https://www.cwbgroup.org/association/become-a-memberWhat did you think about this episode? Send a text message to the show!
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The CWB Association is thrilled to collaborate with Skills/Compétences Canada on a special podcast series. This year, we are excited to interview the Skills Canada Executive Directors from across Canada. Tune in as we explore their skills journey and commitment to promoting skilled trades in their provinces and territories!
Krystal Nieckarâs path to becoming Executive Director of Skills Canada Saskatchewan wasn't the traditional trades route. With a background in disability advocacy, corrections, and workforce development, she brings unique relationship-building expertise to an organization dedicated to elevating trades education across Saskatchewan. Krystal is excited to host the Skills Canada National Competition and welcome all competitors to her beautiful province this year, as we are in Regina, SK.Website: https://www.skillscanadasask.com/
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There is no better time to be a member! The CWB Association membership is new, improved, and focused on you. We offer a FREE membership with a full suite of benefits to build your career, stay informed, and support the Canadian welding industry. https://www.cwbgroup.org/association/become-a-memberWhat did you think about this episode? Send a text message to the show!
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