Photo: Woodworking
Georgian College students meet with employers.
Since Georgian College’s annual Student Cabinetmaking Exhibit had to be cancelled this year because of the pandemic, program organizers held an employer meet and greet instead.
As such, Georgian College invited employers to a special informal meet and greet with its Cabinetmaking Techniques students on July 28, at the Barrie Campus.
This was a great opportunity for employers to check out the learning lab, view student projects, and meet students who will be graduating this fall.
There is a great demand for employees in wood manufacturing and Georgian College has 15 soon-to-be graduates who will be able to help meet that demand.
“Our students are eager to continue their journey with meaningful employment in businesses such as wood shops, kitchen cabinet shops, display shops, wood CNC, and stair construction,” said Lynn MacKinlay, professor cabinetmaking techniques.
“The meet and greet was a terrific way to gather students and employers in a shop environment to do what we do best, talk about woodwork, trends and demands in industry.
“This has been an inspiration for our exhibit next year to better partner with employers and celebrate the accomplishments of our students.”
