Metal TASK Program: Building Pathways to Trades Careers
This presentation provides an in-depth look at the Metal TASK Program—a hands-on, trade-sampling initiative designed to introduce youth to career pathways in the metal and welding industries. It highlights program structure, job-ready certifications, industry partnerships, apprenticeship opportunities, successes, challenges, and future directions.
Benjamin Haber
Transition and Partnership Development Coordinator
Camosun College
Brian Hotovy
Career Education Lead
Sooke School District
Educators Conference 2025
Educators Conference 2025
Advanced Welding Technology
Preparing the Next Generation of Welding Professionals Through Advanced Training
AI-Driven Welding Training in Career and Technical Education (CTE)
Transforming Welding Education Through Artificial Intelligence
From the Doorway to the Deck Plates
Building the Bridge From Classroom Training to Shipyard Careers
Is it a Good Weld?
Understanding Weld Quality Through Codes, Materials & Service Conditions
Presentations
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Low Temperature Impact Properties in Materials and Welding
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Precision Power Laser: Achieving GTAW Quality at 3-times GMAW Speeds Through Advanced Hot Wire Laser Technology
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