Ontario Investing in Advanced Machinery for Students in Windsor Essex
Funding will Help Train High School Students for the Jobs of the Future
NEWS February 16, 2023
Windsor – The Ontario government is investing over $748,000 to purchase high-tech machines for high schools in Windsor-Essex, helping young people gain the skills they need to prepare for careers in tooling and machining.
Details were announced today by MPP Andrew Dowie, MPP for Windsor Tecumseh and MPP Anthony Leardi, MPP for Essex, on behalf of Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development.
“Careers in the skilled trades are lucrative, well-paying, and rewarding. This investment will help put young students on the path to critical and rewarding careers, and I am thrilled to see that in our region.” said Anthony Leardi, MPP for the Riding of Essex.
Equipment deliveries for this latest round of the program began in November 2022, and range from CNC milling centres, lathes, and plasma cutters to CNC desktop milling machines, high precision conventional milling machines, lathes with readouts, and more. In addition, each school will receive tool kits and cutting tools.
“Advanced manufacturing is the backbone of our economy in Windsor and Essex County, with rewarding careers in the sector right here at home in Windsor-Essex,” said Andrew Dowie, MPP for Windsor—Tecumseh. “This investment by our government to bring industry equipment right into our neighbourhood’s schools will greatly support our youth and young adults in their path to a tremendous and prosperous future.”
“Our goal is to expose high school students to technology at an earlier age to engage their interest for a career within our industry,” said Robert Cattle, Canadian Tooling & Machining Association (CTMA) Executive Director. “Not only does this expose students to newer technology at an earlier age, but also gives teachers up-to-date equipment to implement in their classrooms.”
This project by the CTMA and the Ontario Council for Technology and Education (OCTE) is funded through the ministry’s Skills Development Fund.
Windsor-Essex High Schools Receiving Machines
BELLE RIVER DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL | | $113,000 |
NORTH STAR HIGH SCHOOL | | $ 59,000 |
KINGSVILLE DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL | | $ 75,000 |
NORTH STAR HIGH SCHOOL | | $ 29,000 |
RIVERSIDE SECONDARY SCHOOL | | $ 44,000 |
VINCENT MASSEY SECONDARY SCHOOL | | $ 97,000 |
HERMAN ACADEMY SECONDARY SCHOOL | | $ 80,000 |
FREEDOM ACADEMY SECONDARY SCHOOL | | $ 99,000 |
ST. ANNE’S HIGH SCHOOL | | $ 67,000 |
*approximate dollar value
“Our government is proud to be funding projects that expose high school students to the skilled trades early on,” said Minister McNaughton. “Ontario needs more skilled workers, and that starts with attracting more young people to these rewarding, well-paying and life-long careers. I want to congratulate the CTMA and OCTE for this incredible initiative.”
The Skills Development Fund allows organizations to apply for funding to deliver in-demand training programs. Since the Fund was launched in 2021, more than $660 million has been invested to help more than 400,000 people upgrade their skills. Windsor-Essex schools have realized over $748,000 in the last year through the CTMA and OCTE project, to help prepare students for in-demand careers in tooling and machining.
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QUICK FACTS
- The Canadian Tooling & Machining Association (CTMA) can be contacted via phone at (519) 653-7265, and email: rcattle@ctma.com
- Each participant will work alongside experienced tradespeople, skilled workers, and other professionals who will provide them with an opportunity to gain real world experience.
- Eligible employers could receive a wage subsidy of 50% of wages paid, up to $5,000 per placement.
MEDIA CONTACTS
Paul Synnott
Executive Assistant Andrew Dowie, MPP
Windsor-Tecumseh
Ph: 519-251-0437 Cell: 226-724-6978
Email: paul.synnott@pc.ola.org
Armand Anderson
Executive Assistant
Office of Anthony Leardi, MPP, Essex
o: +1 519 736 1550
e: armand.anderson@pc.ola.org
BACKGROUND
School Board | School Name: | | Make / Model and Description of Equipment | Qty of Item | Totals | Delivery Date / Expected Delivery Date |
GECDSB | Belle River District High School | Modern | Modern Milling Machine 208 3ph 3VM RamTurret Type Milling Machine c/w DRO | 1 | $18,800.00 | November 24, 2022 |
GECDSB | Belle River District High School | Modern | Model: 3VM RamTurret Type Milling Machine c/w DRO | 1 | $18,752.35 | Jan 5 2022 |
| | | | | | $37,552.35 |
GECDSB | North Star High School | Sirco | Haas TM – 1 CNC Milling Machine for GECDSB | 1 | 58,997.30 | April 8 2022 |
| | | | | 58,997.30 |
GECDSB | Kingsville District High School | Heinman | Kent KGS Surface Grinder for GECDSB | 1 | 16,119.45 | March 18 2022 |
GECDSB | Kingsville District High School | Studica | Tormach XS CNC Tech Router | 2 | $11,400.00 | February/March 2023 |
GECDSB | Kingsville District High School | OSG | OSG Cutter Package number 4 | 1 | $2,000.00 | February/March 2023 |
GECDSB | Kingsville District High School | KBC | KBC Metrology Package number 1 | 1 | $2,000.00 | February/March 2023 |
GECDSB | Kingsville District High School | Studia | Tormach CNC Milling Machine for GECDSB | 1 | 43,505.00 | Jan 9 2022 |
| | | | | $75,024.45 |
GECDSB | North Star High School | Sirco Machinery | Haas Desktop CNC Milling Machine | 2 | $28,508.00 | October 25 2022 |
| | | | | $28,508.00 | |
GECDSB | Riverside Secondary School | Lincoln | Model: Torchmate 4400-FC80 CNC Plasma Cutting Table ( 4×4 cutting area) ADT-1147 | 1 | 44,162.19 | Feb 28, 2022 |
| | | | | 44,162.19 |
GECDSB | Sandwich Secondary School | Modern | Modern Milling Machine 208 3ph 3VM RamTurret Type Milling Machine c/w DRO | 1 | $18,800.00 | November 24, 2022 |
GECDSB | Sandwich Secondary School | Studica | Tool Changer | 1 | $9,770.37 | Dec 5 2022 |
GECDSB | Sandwich Secondary School | Studica | CAMaster Stinger II – CNC Router | 1 | 46,296.10 | Jan 9 2022 |
| | | | | $74,866.47 |
GECDSB | Vincent Massey Secondary School | Studica | Tormach CNC Milling Machine PNC 1100M | 1 | $46,500.00 | February/March 2023 |
GECDSB | Vincent Massey Secondary School | Simply | Axiom CNC Router | 2 | $50,570.89 | April 5, 2022 |
| | | | | $97,070.89 |
GECDSB | W. F. Herman Academy Secondary School | Modern | Modern Milling Machine 208 3ph 3VM RamTurret Type Milling Machine c/w DRO | 1 | $18,800.00 | November 24, 2022 |
GECDSB | W. F. Herman Academy Secondary School | Heinman | Baxter Verticut Bandsaw for GECDSB | 1 | 22,645.20 | March 18 2022 |
GECDSB | W. F. Herman Academy Secondary School | Heinman | Kent KGS Surface Grinder for GECDSB | 1 | 22,645.20 | March 18 2022 |
GECDSB | W. F. Herman Academy Secondary School | Modern | Modern Drill Press with Chuck Guard for GECDSB | 1 | $16,159.00 | Jan 5 2022 |
| | | | | $80,249.40 |
GECDSB | Westview Freedom Academy Secondary School | Modern | Model: MODERN RML-1440 HIGH SPEED PRECISION LATHE | 2 | 59,815.42 | March 31, 2022 |
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GECDSB | Westview Freedom Academy Secondary School | Studia | Tormach PCNC770 CNC Milling Machine for GECDSB | 1 | 39,211.00 | Jan 5 2022 |
| | | | | $99,026.42 |
WECDSB | St. Anne’s High School | Studica | Tormach CNC Milling Machine PNC 1100M | 1 | $46,500.00 | |
WECDSB | St. Anne’s High School | Studica | Tormach CNC Lathe 37900-DP | 1 | $20,500.00 | |
| | | | | $67,000.00 | |
| | | | | $662,457.47 | |
| | | | HST | $86,119.47 | |
| | | | Total | $748,576.94 | |