Skills Ontario Summer Camp: Exploring Careers in Skilled Trades and Technologies

May 23, 2019

EIN 22 CS Skills 400 Skills Ontario Summer Camp is a week-long day program for kids entering Grades 7-9. The program runs in various locations across the province during the months of July and August, from Monday to Friday, 9 am – 4 pm. Through hands-on activities relevant to the skilled trades, campers develop communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills.

Campers take part in hands-on counsellor and industry-led workshops that introduce them to a variety of topics in the industrial, construction, motive power, services and technology sectors; they explore careers in skilled trades through interactive games, industry tours and entrepreneurship programs.

The camps are facilitated in partnership with colleges, industries and community volunteers who are committed to giving the campers an outstanding hands-on experience. Note that schedules vary per location based on available volunteers and programming.

Cost is $225 per week per participant unless otherwise noted.

Find out more: www.skillsontario.com/camp

SteriGuard Antimicrobial Plugs and Wiring Devices

Legrand Video Week 3 When it comes to reliable antimicrobial protection, SteriGuard wiring devices go all in -- storing antimicrobial growth inhibitors directly inside the products themselves. The additives are then gradually released to the surface, providing continuous, long-lasting protection against the growth of bacteria, molds, mildew, and fungi.

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OmniCable Toronto to Host Open House – October 23, 2019

OmniCable, headquartered in West Chester, PA, is inviting all electrical distributors located in the Ontario area to its open house event on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, from 10 am – 7 pm.

OmniCable opened its Toronto branch back in April 2019. Toronto is OmniCable’s first branch outside of the United States. The Toronto facility, which is approximately 50,000 square feet, is OmniCable’s 13th branch and services electrical distributors throughout Canada.

Utilities Find Data at the Center of Operations, Launching the Grid Analytics Market to $2.31 Billion

Grid Analytics Market As data becomes central to new business models in the energy utility sector, the global grid analyticsmarket is expected to accelerate from $1.15 billion in 2018 to $2.31 billion in 2025, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.4%. Energy utilities are generating massive volumes of data from smart meters, intelligent energy devices, and multi-sensing units but only 2% to 4% of data from the system is actually leveraged for analytics. This data, combined with a sophisticated analytics platform, can deliver valuable insights for utilities that can lead to improved customer service and operational metrics.

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