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Help your team build the skills they need for success &#8211; and certify their achievements!

Micro Credentials

Training Manager

Amy Edwards

Micro credentials are recognized, short duration learning opportunities that align with industry needs that certify an individual&#8217;s accomplishments after completing a collection of learning activities of high value. Micro credential programs usually include hands on components or a blend of different learning formats.
EMC has a growing number of micro credential opportunities available.

E-Learning

Micro Credential

Technical

Learning Differences

Earn a Microcredential

Embark on a rewarding journey in advanced manufacturing with this comprehensive program. Explore an array of courses covering key topics such as accountability, adaptability, automation, blueprint reading, electrical circuits, hydraulics, lean thinking, robotics, and more. Gain in-depth knowledge and skills essential for success in the skilled trades.

Skilled Trades in Advanced Manufacturing - Learning Path

Working in a cutting-edge industry. Doing interesting work that has a real impact on the world. Having opportunities to learn, grow and advance. Enjoying a stable, fulfilling long-term career. Sound good? Then you should consider a career in the skilled trades in advanced manufacturing.
The following courses are included in this program:
<ul>
<li>Accountability in the Workplace</li>
<li>Adaptability and Resilience</li>
<li>Additive Manufacturing</li>
<li>Advanced Topics</li>
<li>Applying Code Requirements to Motor Circuits</li>
<li>Attitude in the Workplace</li>
<li>Automation</li>
<li>Bearings</li>
<li>Blueprint Reading</li>
<li>Chain Drives</li>
<li>Communications</li>
<li>Concepts of Pressure and Flow</li>
<li>Contamination and Filtration</li>
<li>Couplings</li>
<li>Data &amp; Connectivity</li>
<li>DC Motors</li>
<li>Directional Control Valves</li>
<li>Effective Problem Solving</li>
<li>Electrical Circuits</li>
<li>Electrical Code</li>
<li>Electrical Fundamentals Introduction</li>
<li>Electrical Motor Control Components</li>
<li>Electrical Motor Controls Introduction</li>
<li>Electronic Signals</li>
<li>Flow Control Valves</li>
<li>Fundamentals of Lean Thinking</li>
<li>Gears</li>
<li>Giving and Receiving Feedback</li>
<li>Health and Safety 101</li>
<li>Hydraulic Cylinders and Motors</li>
<li>Hydraulic Fluids</li>
<li>Implementing Good Ideas</li>
<li>Installation and Leveling</li>
<li>Interpreting Motor Nameplate Data</li>
<li>Introduction to Lean Thinking</li>
<li>Introduction to Team Building</li>
<li>Kaizen: Learn by Doing</li>
<li>Lubrication</li>
<li>Managing Conflict and Difficult Interactions</li>
<li>Manufacturing &#8211; A Career with Potential</li>
<li>Ohm&#8217;s Law</li>
<li>Overview of Control Systems</li>
<li>PLC Structure and Organization</li>
<li>Pneumatic Components</li>
<li>Pneumatic Operations</li>
<li>Pneumatic Theory</li>
<li>Pressure Control Valves</li>
<li>Primary Tools of Lean</li>
<li>Pumps</li>
<li>Reservoirs and Piping</li>
<li>Robotics and Advanced Motion Systems</li>
<li>Seals</li>
<li>Shafts and Attachments</li>
<li>Shop Practices</li>
<li>Single Phase AC Motors</li>
<li>Skilled Trades in Advanced Manufacturing</li>
<li>Thinking in Value Streams</li>
<li>Threads and Fasteners</li>
<li>Three Phase AC Motors</li>
</ul>
The following comprehensive resources are included as well:
<ul>
<li>Employability Skills Introduction</li>
<li>Hydraulic Introduction</li>
<li>Lean and Continuous Improvement Introduction</li>
<li>Mechanical Power Transmissions Introduction</li>
<li>Pneumatics Introduction</li>
<li>Pneumatics Introduction</li>
</ul>
What is a Microcredential? 
An award presented after completing a collection of learning activities of high value. Microcredential programs usually include hands on components or a blend of different learning formats.
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Live - In Person

Live - Virtual

EMC’s Building Skills for Success: Frontline Workers program is designed to develop essential skills needed to be a productive, valuable member of any manufacturing workplace, particularly in frontline work.

Building Skills for Success: Frontline Workers

In this course, participants focus on developing skills from the Skills for Success model including problem solving, communication, collaboration, adaptability and innovation. This program offers a unique model where participants receive direct and ongoing support from their supervisors who are participating in a concurrent program. The goal of this model is to provide enhanced learning and growth to frontline workers and increase their success in the workplace. 
By developing these skills companies can expect to see improved understanding of skills for success, attention to quality assurance, problem solving, communication, collaboration and adaptability. 
This program provides skills training using industry validated content, live or virtually facilitated learning blended with e-learning and applied learning opportunities.
Learning Pathway
Communication and Soft Skills Training
<ul>
<li>Skills for Success</li>
<li>Quality assurance</li>
<li>Problem Solving</li>
<li>Collaboration</li>
<li>Communication</li>
<li>Adaptability</li>
<li>Resilience</li>
</ul>
The program provides 8 hours of facilitated training and 4 hours of self-directed training. Participants build their communication and collaboration skills while engaging in weekly group activities that require them to apply their learning to practical situations and scenarios. This program is led by a professional trainer with direct knowledge and experience of manufacturing.
Who is best suited for this program: 
Those currently in a frontline worker or production worker role.
Register today!
SCHEDULE: 
May 13, 2025

EMC’s Building Skills for Success: Supervisors program takes an innovative, 2-pronged approach to develop the essential skills needed to build a cohesive, effective manufacturing workforce.

Building Skills for Success: Supervisors

While Supervisors develop their coaching and mentorship skills in this program, they will have opportunities to apply the learning immediately to Front Line workers within their organizations who are concurrently receiving their own training. Frontline workers will enhance their learning and growth through the direct, ongoing support of their supervisors. 
By developing these skills companies can expect to see improved communication, mentorship, performance management and overall leadership of supervisors. 
This program provides skills training using industry validated content, live or virtually facilitated learning blended with e-learning and applied learning opportunities.
Learning Pathway
Communication and Soft Skills Training
<ul>
<li>Leadership</li>
<li>Skills for Success</li>
<li>Workplace Culture</li>
<li>Employee Engagement</li>
<li>Performance Mangement</li>
<li>Giving Effective Feedback</li>
<li>Mentorship</li>
</ul>
The program provides 8 hours of facilitated training and 4 hours of self-directed training. Participants have the opportunity to engage in weekly activities that include practical application of concepts and skills. This program is led by a professional trainer with direct knowledge and experience of manufacturing.
Who is best suited for this program: 
Those currently in Supervisor and Lead Hand roles (or equivalent)
Register today!
SCHEDULE: 
May 13, 2025

Health &amp; Safety

EMC’s 6 week Building a Mentally Healthy Workplace program will arm your workforce with the necessary knowledge and tools to optimize engagement through psychological safety and wellbeing.

Building a Mentally Healthy Workplace

Organizations who make mental health a priority see better productivity, retention and morale, and working in a healthy, supportive environment is a must for today’s workers. Participants will gain confidence in navigating challenges relating to mental health in the workplace, and to play a proactive role in fostering balance, collaboration and positive mental health. This program gives participants clear direction on how to promote psychological wellness and contribute to a culture where every member of the team can bring their best selves to work.
Micro-credential: A Micro-credential in Psychological Health and Safety (Building a Mentally Healthy Workplace) will be issued upon the completion of all elements of the program, including the completion and presentation of a workplace performance project. All learning objectives will be considered met upon issuing of the digital badge.
Format:
<ul>
<li>Facilitated virtually over Zoom</li>
<li>6 weeks consisting of weekly 3-hour sessions (24 hours total)</li>
<li>Complete a Working WELL Road Map: a group project wherein participants apply their knowledge</li>
</ul>
Topics include:
&#8211; What is mental health/psychological health and safety, and how is it relevant in the workplace? 
&#8211; Examine the “Big 4”: four components of a psychologically safe and healthy workplace
<ol>
<li>Culture</li>
</ol>
<ul>
<li>Contributors to a healthy culture</li>
<li>Stigma and mental health</li>
<li>Work/life balance</li>
</ul>
<ol start="2">
<li>Communication</li>
</ol>
<ul>
<li>Leadership and clear expectations</li>
<li>Duties and boundaries</li>
<li>Psychological demands</li>
</ul>
<ol start="3">
<li>Support</li>
</ol>
<ul>
<li>Identifying signs of distress</li>
<li>Conversation navigation 101</li>
<li>Workload management</li>
</ul>
<ol start="4">
<li>Contribution</li>
</ol>
<ul>
<li>Employee recognition</li>
<li>Growth and development</li>
<li>Psychological ownership</li>
<li>Equity, respect and belonging</li>
</ul>
&#8211; Navigating barriers and best practice sharing
<ul>
<li>Facilitating access to support</li>
<li>Improving knowledge of mental health resources, including EAP (Employee Assistance Program)</li>
<li>Psychological protection</li>
<li>Self care and resilience-building</li>
</ul>
&#8211; Working WELL Road Map: apply your knowledge about the Big 4 to resolve a challenge in your workplace
Who is best suited for this program:
<ul>
<li>Supervisors and managers</li>
<li>People leaders</li>
<li>OHS specialists</li>
<li>HR professionals</li>
<li>JHSC (Joint Health &amp; Safety Committee and union representatives</li>
<li>Employee wellness champions in any role</li>
</ul>
SCHEDULE:
Please contact Amy Edwards, EMC&#8217;s Training Manager, via email <a href="mailto:learningcentre@emccanada.org">learningcentre@emccanada.org</a> or by calling 1-866-323-4362 for upcoming course dates and times.
Training is available in English.

People &amp; Culture

EMC’s 4-week Problem Solving in the Workplace program is designed to equip workers with the critical thinking skills and a strategic plan to identify an issue, determine the route cause and develop a solution.

Problem Solving in the Workplace

This program gives participants clear direction on how to meaningfully contribute to process improvements in the workplace. Participants will come away with new and improved confidence in problem solving, team collaboration, and time management in the context of continuous improvement as seen though a LEAN lens.
Micro-credential: Upon completion of all requirements, and validation by the facilitator that learning outcomes have been achieved, participants will be issued a Micro-credential in Problem-solving.
Format:
<ul>
<li>4 x 3-hour virtually facilitated sessions over Zoom</li>
<li>Applied learning through a Workplace Performance Project</li>
<li>Self-directed eLearning modules</li>
<li>Total time commitment between 20 and 25 hours</li>
</ul>
Topics include:
<ul>
<li>Problem-solving in the workplace</li>
<li>7-Step Problem-Solving strategy</li>
<li>Process Improvement</li>
<li>Introduction to Lean Principles – 8 Deadly Wastes</li>
<li>Collaboration</li>
<li>Time Management</li>
<li>Presenting ideas effectively</li>
</ul>
Who is best suited for this program:
<ul>
<li>high-potential front-line workers</li>
<li>lead hands</li>
<li>new or current supervisors</li>
</ul>
SCHEDULE:
Please contact Amy Edwards, EMC&#8217;s Training Manager, via email <a href="mailto:learningcentre@emccanada.org">learningcentre@emccanada.org</a> or by calling 1-866-323-4362 for upcoming course dates and times.
Training is available in English.

Certifications

Essential concepts and strategies for inclusivity

This program is designed for anyone that works with, leads, or supports women apprentices, such as mentors, journeypersons, lead hands, supervisors and managers. Participants gain knowledge and skills to improve workplace culture and create inclusive environments that attract and retain diverse talent.

Inclusive Workplace

<h3>About the Program</h3>
This certificate program introduces participants to essential concepts and strategies that create inclusive workplaces for all employees, with a focus on women in skilled trades apprenticeships.
Participants gain knowledge and skills to improve workplace culture and create inclusive environments that attract and retain diverse talent. By developing these skills, companies will experience greater respect and safety in the workplace, stronger team collaboration, higher productivity, positive workplace culture, and overall positive employee engagement.
This program provides skills training using industry validated content, virtually facilitated learning blended with e-learning and an impactful workplace performance project. Sessions can be run in a cluster format with a blend of several different organizations in one session, or in a stand-alone format -private to just your organization. The program is offered in an online virtual format and provides ongoing support from professional trainers.
<h3>Learning Pathway</h3>
<ul>
<li>The Impact of Bias</li>
<li>Creating a Culture of Inclusivity</li>
<li>Empowering Others through Mentorship</li>
<li>Promoting and Advocating</li>
</ul>
Workplace Performance Project (WPP)
<ul>
<li>Problem Solving Process</li>
<li>5 Whys</li>
<li>Cost-Benefit Analysis</li>
<li>Project Planning &amp; Execution</li>
<li>Data Collection &amp; Analysis</li>
<li>Measuring Results</li>
<li>Public Speaking &amp; Presentation Skills</li>
</ul>
Engaged employees are more productive, loyal and drive profitability.
Register today!
SCHEDULE:
<a href="https://learning.emccanada.org/mecinclusiveworkplacemay14">REGISTER &#8211; May 14, 2025</a>

Engage Your Employees in the Problem Solving Process

Participants work to identify a problem or opportunity within their organization and then plan and execute a workplace improvement project using the processes and tools introduced throughout the program. Participants gain hands on experience with conflict resolution, cross functional communications and how to work effectively as a team by building off of each other’s strengths. This project provides participants with knowledge, tools and confidence to use for future opportunities.

Production Worker

<h3>About the Program</h3>
This certificate program is an initiative designed to help manufacturers increase their workforce productivity and become more competitive in a growing global marketplace. The Production Worker stream is designed to engage production workers in the problem-solving process and continuous improvement initiatives within the workplace. The program does this by focusing on the development of critical thinking, team work and workplace communications. Developing these skills supports increased productivity, improved workplace culture, enhanced team communication, higher employee engagement and overall promotes a collaborative working environment.
Manufacturing Essentials Certificate provides 40 hours (4-5 hours/week over 8 weeks) of skills training, using industry validated learning programs, live workshops, facilitated online learning with on-going support and assistance with professional trainers and a workplace action based learning project. Sessions can be run in a regional cluster format, which includes the blend of several different organizations in one session, or in a stand-alone format with just one organization.
<h3>Learning Pathway</h3>
Communication and Soft Skills Training
<ul>
<li>Team Building &amp; Collaboration</li>
<li>Working With Others Oral Communication</li>
<li>Workplace Communication via documents, processes and meetings</li>
</ul>
Problem Solving &amp; Process Improvement Training
<ul>
<li>Problem Solving</li>
<li>Action Planning</li>
<li>Continuous Improvement</li>
<li>Critical Thinking</li>
<li>Communication</li>
<li>Data Collection &amp; Analysis</li>
</ul>
Workplace Performance Project (WPP)
<ul>
<li>Identification of Challenges</li>
<li>Exploring Opportunities</li>
<li>Team Building</li>
<li>Conflict Resolution</li>
<li>Project Planning &amp; Execution</li>
<li>Measuring Results</li>
</ul>
Engaged employees are more productive, loyal and drive profitability.
Register today!
Please contact Amy Edwards, EMC&#8217;s Training Manager, via email <a href="mailto:learningcentre@emccanada.org">learningcentre@emccanada.org</a> or by calling 1-866-323-4362 for upcoming course dates and times.
<h3>NEWLY ENHANCED PROGRAM for new hires, with funded opportunities &#8211; <a href="https://offers.emccanada.org/mec">click here</a>.</h3>
NEWLY ENHANCED PROGRAM SCHEDULE:
Looking for funding? Take a <a href="https://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/eopg/cojg/">look at COJG</a>.

Encourage Critical Thinking, Leadership and Team Management

Participants use processes and tools introduced throughout the program to plan and execute a workplace performance project. They will gain hands on experience with conflict resolution, cross functional communications and how to work effectively as a team. This project provides participants with knowledge, tools and confidence to use for future improvement opportunities.

Supervisors and Managers

<h3>About the Program</h3>
This certificate program is an initiative designed for current and high potential future Supervisors and Managers. The program focuses on encouraging the development of critical thinking, leadership and team management skills. Developing these skills supports increased productivity, improved workplace culture, enhanced team communication, higher employee engagement and overall promotes a collaborative working environment. With the help of a hands-on Workplace Performance Project participants don’t just learn new skills, but develop and enhance their skills to be able to apply their learning to their workplace.
This program provides skills training using industry validated content, live or virtually facilitated learning blended with e-learning and an action based workplace performance project. Sessions can be run in a cluster format &#8211; the blend of several different organizations in one session, or in a stand-alone format -private to just your organization. The program is offered in both online and in-person formats; both of which include ongoing support from professional trainers.
<h3>Learning Pathway</h3>
Communication and Soft Skills Training
<ul>
<li>Problem Solving &amp; Critical Thinking</li>
<li>Business Case Presentations</li>
<li>Conflict Resolution</li>
<li>Leading &amp; Motivating</li>
<li>Continuous Improvement</li>
<li>Coaching</li>
<li>Team Communication &amp; Management</li>
<li>Equity, Diversity &amp; Inclusion</li>
</ul>
Problem Solving &amp; Process Improvement Training
<ul>
<li>Problem Solving</li>
<li>Action Planning</li>
<li>Continuous Improvement</li>
<li>Critical Thinking</li>
<li>Communication</li>
<li>Data Collection &amp; Analysis</li>
</ul>
Workplace Performance Project (WPP)
<ul>
<li>Identification of Challenges</li>
<li>Exploring Opportunities</li>
<li>Team Building</li>
<li>Conflict Resolution</li>
<li>Project Planning &amp; Execution</li>
<li>Measuring Result</li>
</ul>
Who is best suited for this program
Supervisors, Team Leads and those with high potential to become people managers in the future.
If sending multiple participants, we highly encourage the inclusion of employees from different teams or diverse backgrounds to enhance hands-on learning.
SCHEDULE:
Standard Certification Stream, Virtual: <a href="https://learning.emccanada.org/MECsupervisorsandmanagersmay14/register">REGISTER &#8211; May 14, 2025</a>
Enhanced Certification Stream, Virtual: <a href="https://offers.emccanada.org/mec">MORE INFO &#8211; May 21, 2025</a>
Funded training opportunities are available for both our Standard and Enhanced Certifications streams.  Please connect with our Learning Centre to discuss and/or register.

Enhance Leadership in Manufacturing

Participants work to identify a problem or opportunity within their organization and use problem solving methodology and tools to execute a Workplace Performance Project. Participants gain hands-on experience with problem solving, project management, and how to work effectively as a team by building off of each other’s strengths. This project provides participants with knowledge, tools and confidence to use for future improvement opportunities.

Leadership

<h3>About the Program</h3>
This certificate program is designed to enhance leadership in manufacturing and increase performance of the workforce. This program is designed for Supervisors, Managers and those in Leadership looking to enhance their skills. Participants will gain knowledge and skills to lead engaged, high-performing teams and to become not only people leaders but leaders of organizational culture. By developing these skills, companies can expect stronger team collaboration, higher productivity, fewer conflicts, positive workplace culture, overall better employee engagement.
This program provides skills training using industry validated content, live or virtually facilitated learning blended with e-learning and an action based workplace performance project. Sessions can be run in a cluster format &#8211; the blend of several different organizations in one session, or in a stand-alone format -private to just your organization. The program is offered in both online and in-person formats; both of which include ongoing support from professional trainers.
<h3>Learning Pathway</h3>
Communication and Soft Skills Training
<ul>
<li>Team Coaching</li>
<li>Effective Feedback</li>
<li>Adaptable Leadership</li>
<li>Developing Employees</li>
<li>Team Communication</li>
<li>Conflict Resolution</li>
<li>Team Building &amp; Collaboration</li>
<li>Equity, Diversity &amp; Inclusion</li>
<li>Public Speaking &amp; Presentation Skills</li>
</ul>
Workplace Performance Project (WPP)
<ul>
<li>Problem Solving</li>
<li>Project Planning</li>
<li>Root Cause Analysis</li>
<li>Data Collection &amp; Analysis</li>
<li>Cost-Benefit Analysis</li>
<li>Project Planning &amp; Execution</li>
<li>Measuring Results</li>
<li>Public Speaking &amp; Presentation Skills</li>
</ul>
Engaged employees are more productive, loyal and drive profitability.
Register today!
SCHEDULE: 
April 30, 2025
<h3><a href="https://learning.emccanada.org/mecleadershipApril30">REGISTER &#8211; April 30</a></h3>

Expanding Health & Safety Knowledge

This program is designed for Ontario companies interested in improving or enhancing their existing health and safety commitment and knowledge base. It is a course designed to clarify legal requirements surrounding health and safety, and examine the importance of a proactive approach to keeping workers protected. The Workplace Performance Project (WPP) provides a structured methodology to support participants in identifying opportunities to improve their employees’ health and safety.

Health & Safety

<h3>About the Program</h3>
This certificate program is an initiative designed for those looking to enhance the Health and Safety of their workplaces. This program is designed for Health and Safety Stakeholders looking to enhance their knowledge and skills. The program focuses on encouraging the development of Health and Safety Knowledge, Best Practices, Problem Solving and Critical Thinking. Through a hands-on Workplace Performance Project participants are able to apply their learning on a project that helps to promote a healthy and safe work environment. By developing these skills, companies can expect stronger health and safety awareness, a positive workplace culture, and overall better employee engagement.
This program provides skills training using industry validated content, live or virtually facilitated learning blended with e-learning and an action-based workplace performance project. Sessions can be run in a cluster format &#8211; the blend of several different organizations in one session, or in a stand-alone format &#8211; private to just your organization. The program is offered in both online and in-person formats; both of which include ongoing support from professional trainers.
<h3>Learning Pathway</h3>
Communication
<ul>
<li>Problem Solving &amp; Critical Thinking</li>
<li>Business Case Presentations</li>
<li>Conflict Resolution</li>
<li>Leading in H&amp; S</li>
<li>Working with others to achieve a H &amp; S goal</li>
</ul>
Problem Solving &amp; Process Improvement Training
<ul>
<li>Problem Solving</li>
<li>Action Planning</li>
<li>Continuous Improvement</li>
<li>Critical Thinking</li>
<li>Communication</li>
<li>Data Collection &amp; Analysis</li>
<li>Outcomes and Follow Up</li>
</ul>
Workplace Performance Project (WPP)
<ul>
<li>Identification of Challenges</li>
<li>Exploring Opportunities</li>
<li>Team Building</li>
<li>Conflict Resolution</li>
<li>Project Planning &amp; Execution</li>
<li>Measuring Results</li>
</ul>
Engaged employees are more productive, loyal and drive profitability.
Register today!
SCHEDULE:
Please contact Amy Edwards, EMC&#8217;s Training Manager, via email <a href="mailto:learningcentre@emccanada.org">learningcentre@emccanada.org</a> or by calling 1-866-323-4362 for upcoming course dates and times.
Looking for funding? Take a <a href="https://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/eopg/cojg/">look at COJG</a>.

Raise Knowledge, Experience and Execution Strategies for Problem Solving

Participants use customized tools and processes throughout the program to learn, plan and execute a workplace performance project that will benefit them, their team and company. They will gain hands on experience with applying the A3 and PDCA approach to problem solving regardless of type of challenge faced.

Productivity and Continuous Improvement

<h3>About the Program</h3>
This certificate program is an initiative designed for high potential (promotable) employees, existing support staff and leaders of all levels. The program focuses on raising the knowledge, experience and execution of problem solving and continuous improvement throughout organizations. Through presentation, discussion and group learning, participants will apply their experiences by completing a Workplace Performance Project (WPP) suitable to test their skills and abilities in leading a team to get results. Developing these skills supports increased productivity, improved workplace processes and culture, enhanced team communication, higher employee engagement and overall promotes a collaborative working environment.
This project provides participants with knowledge, tools and confidence to use for future improvement opportunities. This program provides skills training using industry validated content, live or virtually facilitated learning blended with e-learning and an action based workplace performance project. Sessions can be run in a cluster format &#8211; the blend of several different organizations in one session, or in a stand-alone format -private to just your organization. The program is offered in both online and in-person formats; both of which include ongoing support from professional trainers.
<h3>Learning Pathway</h3>
Root Cause Problem Solving &amp; Process Improvement
<ul>
<li>Problem Solving and Critical Thinking</li>
<li>Business Case</li>
<li>Presentations</li>
<li>PDCA &#8211; Plan, Do, Check, Act</li>
<li>A3 Problem Solving</li>
<li>Measurements</li>
<li>Project Leadership</li>
</ul>
Execution of Projects
<ul>
<li>In Class Activities</li>
<li>Homework Assignments</li>
<li>Workplace Performance (Improvement) Project</li>
</ul>
Workplace Performance Project
<ul>
<li>Trial for both Participant and Employer</li>
<li>Hands on Experience</li>
<li>Mentorship</li>
</ul>
Engaged employees are more productive, loyal and drive profitability.
Register today!
SCHEDULE:  Please contact Amy Edwards, EMC’s Training Manager, via email  <a href="mailto:learningcentre@emccanada.org">learningcentre@emccanada.org</a> or by calling 1-866-323-4362 for upcoming course dates and times.
Looking for funding? Take a <a href="https://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/eopg/cojg/">look at COJG</a>.
Are you a Nova Scotia manufacturer? Contact our <a href="mailto:learningcentre@emccanada.org">Learning Centre</a> for funding opportunities.

Incorporate Mental Health and Wellness into Your Organization

Management experts agree: psychological health and safety is just as important to manufacturing workers as physical health and safety are. During this eight-week course, you’ll learn how to stoke a positive workplace culture, reduce absenteeism, and improve employee engagement by implementing strong mental health practices into your organization’s activities.

Psychological Health & Safety

<h3>About the Program</h3>
This certificate program will give your team members the tools they need to optimize productivity and engagement by being proactive about psychological health at work. Guided by Canada’s best practice guidelines, the National Standard on Psychological Health &amp; Safety in the Workplace, this 8-week program explores the multi-faceted implications of mental health in manufacturing settings. Forward-thinking organizations across the country are recognizing the impressive R.O.I. and ethical responsibility of incorporating psychological wellness into traditional occupational health and safety policies and practices. If your organization is aiming to reduce absenteeism, improve morale and organizational culture, facilitate recruitment and retention,and earn its place as a Leader of Industry, this is a training opportunity you won’t want to miss. This course brings theoretical concepts to life through practical skill development, translating knowledge to action and engaging participants in applying the National Standard to their own work environments.
<h3>Learning Pathway</h3>
<ul>
<li>Leadership</li>
<li>Communication</li>
<li>Engagement</li>
<li>Legal Obligations</li>
<li>Equity and Inclusion</li>
<li>Optimization of Organizational Resources</li>
<li>Recruitment Strategy</li>
<li>Work/Life Balance</li>
<li>Employee Recognition</li>
<li>Organizational Culture</li>
<li>Psychological Ownership</li>
<li>Respect in the Workplace</li>
<li>Providing Effective Support to Employees in Distress</li>
</ul>
Workplace Performance Project
<ul>
<li>Problem Solving</li>
<li>Project Planning</li>
<li>Root Cause Analysis</li>
<li>Cost-Benefit Analysis</li>
<li>Project Planning and Execution</li>
<li>Measuring Results</li>
<li>Public Speaking and Presentation Skills</li>
</ul>
Participants work to identify a problem or opportunity within their organization and use problem solving methodology and tools to execute a Workplace Performance Project. Participants gain hands-on experience with problem solving, project management, and how to work effectively as a team by building off of each other’s strengths. This project provides participants with knowledge, tools, and confidence to use for future improvement opportunities.
This program provides skills training using industry validated content and an action-based workplace performance project. Sessions can be run in a cluster format –the blend of several different organizations in one session, or in a stand-alone format –private to just your organization. The program is offered in both online and in-person formats; both of which include ongoing support from professional trainers.
Who is best suited for this program
<ul>
<li>Those in Supervisor, Management and Leadership Positions</li>
<li>Human Resource professionals</li>
<li>Health &amp; Safety Coordinators</li>
<li>JHSC [Joint Health &amp; Safety Committee] members / union representatives</li>
<li>Employee Wellness Champions in any role</li>
</ul>
Engaged employees are more productive, loyal and drive profitability.
Contact us today to express your interest in this stream!

Green Skills

Green Skills in Manufacturing Certification Training is designed for manufacturers looking to prepare for a transition to a green and low carbon clean economy, while addressing significant gaps in green skills and capabilities, and shortages in the workforce. Providing energy management and green essentials for the Canadian manufacturing workforce, this training will enable participants to learn, understand, plan and implement needed industry solutions.

Green Skills in Manufacturing

<h3>About the Program</h3>
EMC’s Green Skills in Manufacturing Certification Training is an industry driven program designed to help Canadian manufacturers and other related sectors, to prepare for a more rapid transition to a green and low carbon net zero, clean manufacturing ecosystem.
This program combines hybrid approach, delivering expert virtual instruction by subject matter leaders in the field with hands on application of the skills learned deployed each week in your own production facility. Providing energy management and green essentials, this program will enable participants to learn, understand, plan implement and repeat effective sustainability solutions manufacturers need.
<h3>Learning Pathway</h3>
<ul>
<li>Understand what sustainable manufacturing means and how to develop green and sustainable initiatives</li>
<li>Engage and align senior leadership, peers and operations staff in sustainable manufacturing</li>
<li>Design a credible and affordable path to achieve your organization’s ESG targets</li>
<li>Identify and quantify strategic opportunities for improvement and</li>
<li>Increase employee alignment engagement and shift culture</li>
</ul>
EMC’s Green Skills in Manufacturing Certification Training will be delivered in 8 modules, over 8 weeks at 3 hours per module and will include a Workplace Performance Project (WPP) designed to identify and achieve results. Total time for participant completion is estimated at under 40 hours 3hrs x 8 modules 24 hours up to 16 hours for WPP.
<h3>Workplace Performance Project</h3>
Participants work to identify a problem or opportunity within their organization and use problem solving methodology and tools to execute a Workplace Performance Project. Participants gain hands-on experience with problem solving, project management, and how to work effectively as a team by building off of each other’s strengths. This project provides participants with knowledge, tools, and confidence to use for future improvement opportunities.
This program provides skills training using industry validated content and an action-based workplace performance project. Sessions can be run in a cluster format –the blend of several different organizations in one session, or in a stand-alone format –private to just your organization. The program is offered in both online and in-person formats; both of which include ongoing support from professional trainers.
Upon successful completion of this certification training, participants receive Manufacturing Essentials Certification and an industry recognized Green Skills micro credential.
Who is best suited for this program
This program is recommended for manufacturing managers, supervisors, team and program delivery leaders, that are directly responsible for energy management, sustainable manufacturing and measuring and implementing GHG emissions and carbon footprint reduction initiatives.
Contact us today to express your interest in this stream!
<a href="https://learning.emccanada.org/MECgreenskillsmay28/register">REGISTER &#8211; May 28</a>

This training course equips participants with the principles and tools of Lean Thinking, enabling them to streamline manufacturing processes, reduce waste, and enhance productivity. Learn essential concepts like Takt Time, One Piece Flow, and Value Stream Mapping, and embrace the Kaizen approach for continuous improvement. Master the PDCA method to generate effective solutions and achieve continuous growth in your workplace.

Lean Fundamentals

This training course includes the following 6 modules and a hands-on project:
<h3>Module 1: Introduction to Lean Thinking</h3>
This module will introduce you to Lean Thinking which is a methodology that can help you work smarter, not harder. Lean Thinking helps prepare you for employment in manufacturing, participate as a member of a Lean or Continuous Improvement team, and further the skills to become a Lean Leader.
<h3>Module 2: Fundamentals of Lean Thinking</h3>
This module will build off what you have learned in the introduction to Lean Thinking module and will highlight the four fundamentals of Lean Thinking: Takt Time, One Piece Flow, Standard Work, and Pull Systems. By understanding these fundamentals and using them together, organizations can harness the power of Lean Thinking in order to deliver products of the highest quality at lower costs and with shorter lead times.
<h3>Module 3: Primary Tools of Lean</h3>
So far weʹve introduced you to Lean Thinking and some of its fundamental concepts. This module will build from what youʹve learned so far and introduce you to some of the tools used by Lean Thinking companies including Setup Time Reduction, the 5S Method, and Visual Control. These are simple, effective tools used by Lean thinkers to create process capacity, process capability, and make problems visible for further improvement. The last two modules introduced you to the philosophy driving Lean thinking and this course will show you how to begin implementing it.
<h3>Module 4: Thinking in Value Streams</h3>
As weʹve learned in the introduction, fundamentals, and primary tools courses, Lean thinking is all about identifying and eliminating waste in our business practices. This module will build on what youʹve learned and introduce you to Value Stream Mapping; a useful tool businesses can use to begin their Lean transformations. Understanding value streams helps to combat waste that is inherent to batch processing by reorienting the way we think about our operations and integrating processes instead of segregating them.
<h3>Module 5: Kaizen: Learn by Doing</h3>
When we looked at value streams, we learned that when we map out our desired future state it often becomes clear there are processes that need improvement. Kaizen is a method that helps us to make those improvements by focusing on everyday changes that can be made in our workspaces. Itʹs about identifying problems and implementing better ways to do work by simplifying tasks. If our future state maps show us where we want to get to, then Kaizen is how we can begin implementing it!
<h3>Module 6: Implementing Good Ideas</h3>
Good ideas come from everywhere, but where do they start? Do good ideas just pop into our heads? Is there a reason? How will we know if our ideas are good ones, or if they work? In this final module in our Lean Thinking series, we will explore the PDCA method, which stands for “Plan, Do, Check, Act”. PDCA is a methodology that helps us to structure the way we think about a problem so we have a better chance of generating effective solutions that can help us work towards continuous improvement in our workplaces.
<h3>Hands-on Lean Fundamentals Project</h3>
This short project helps learners to understand how to apply the lessons they have learned through the course within the workplace and everyday life.
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What is a Microcredential? 
An award presented after completing a collection of learning activities of high value. Microcredential programs usually include hands on components or a blend of different learning formats.
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This comprehensive program equips participants with essential skills for professional growth, including adaptability, problem-solving, communication, conflict management, and accountability. Ideal for individuals aiming to excel in the modern workplace and contribute to a positive work environment.

Manufacturing Foundations

This training program includes the following 8 modules:
<h3>Module 1: Adaptability and Resilience</h3>
Increasingly, businesses are recognizing the power of having a workforce that is both adaptable and resilient. Fortunately, these soft skills are just that – skills! Which means that you can work towards strengthening them. This module will look at both skills – what they mean, why they matter and how to strengthen them.
<h3>Module 2: Effective Problem Solving</h3>
Problem-solving for complex or persistent issues requires a structured approach to identify, analyze, and resolve issues. This module provides an overview of the 7-Step Problem-Solving Strategy that you and your team can leverage when faced with problems in your workplace.
<h3>Module 3: Introduction to Team building</h3>
<h3>Module 4: Communications</h3>
A manufacturing businessʹ success depends on clear communication. Modern manufacturing is complex. The many systems and processes of a modern manufacturing company depend on one another for success. In this module, you will learn about the importance of active listening and feedback, reading, non-verbal communication, and the five-step communication method to effectively handle your various interactions with others throughout the workday.
<h3>Module 5: Managing Conflict &amp; Difficult Interactions</h3>
In this module we will explore conflict in the workplace and ways to successfully manage difficult interactions. Working well with others and the ability to communicate thoughtfully and respectfully are strong predictors of workplace success.
<h3>Module 6: Attitude in the Workplace</h3>
Our attitude and accountability affect how we work with others and how other people see us. Employers want people with positive attitudes and who own the actions they take, both good and bad. This module will help you learn behaviours that will give the right message about your attitude at work.
<h3>Module 7: Giving and Receiving Feedback</h3>
Feedback is a critical tool in training, growth, and development no matter where you work, or what your role, the only way to improve is with feedback. Giving and receiving feedback is a skill that is relevant to all employees. This module will explore the role of feedback in the workplace and how you can learn how to give and receive high-quality feedback.
<h3>Module 8: Accountability in the Workplace</h3>
<h3>Knowledge Assessment</h3>
The assessment is designed to evaluate the learner’s understanding of key concepts covered in EMC&#8217;s Manufacturing Foundations self-directed eLearning series.
The key to success in the workplace is being accountable. It is about recognizing what is right, holding ourselves to a high standard and following through with our commitments.
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What is a Microcredential? 
An award presented after completing a collection of learning activities of high value. Microcredential programs usually include hands on components or a blend of different learning formats.

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