Approximately 4 years ago, the world changed and class trips were not possible. Edge Factor’s production team went behind closed doors to film Virtual Workplace Experiences. These virtual tours showcase companies and careers and help students learn more about the tools, equipment, skills and processes involved. The accompanying lesson plans provide educators with additional resources to help a student continue their career exploration within a specific industry sector.
Building off the success of this series, Edge Factor is now making freely available, the all new, Made In Ontario series, featuring some of the incredible companies, stories and careers that were featured in the Virtual Workplace Experiences. We partnered with Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters so you can discover and Support Ontario Made products, services, manufacturing and skilled trades careers as you navigate through the Edge Factor career journey. The Ontario Made website is powered by Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME), which brings together manufacturers, retailers, and consumers to celebrate all the great things Made in Ontario.
Inspiration, Exploration, Preparation & Connection (IEPC) are the 4 stages in the Edge Factor career journey.
On our platform students and job-seekers find award- winning, inspirational films featuring real life stories of individuals who have launched rewarding careers. In the exploration stage, students and job-seekers take virtual workplace tours and explore industries, companies, careers and training programs. In the third phase the tools help students to prepare for real world careers with transferable soft skills and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) used on the job. The fourth stage aims to connect students and job-seekers with local training and career opportunities.
You can view Made in Ontario videos on our website or follow us on YouTube where every week there will be a new video showcased. Remember to subscribe to Edge Factor’s YouTube channel so you can like and share these videos and more with your community.
Educators in Ontario Share the powerful Ontario Skilled Trades resources TODAY:
⭐ Display the Posters: Print and display our vibrant posters in your classrooms to promote the badges and inspire students about skilled trades.
🔰 Share Badges with Students: Encourage students to earn badges, completing gamified activities that teach them vital skills and connect them to local opportunities.
🏭 Equip Students to Discover Ontario Companies: Students explore local companies, apprenticeships, and career pathways in the skilled trades.
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