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Build 2016 Construction & Engineering Awards 48 he cornerstone of the Electronics, Electromechanical, Robotics and PLC programs at George Brown College is the simulation software, which is fully integrated within the learning material and which bridges the gap between theoretical and practical usage. By utilizing leading commercial simulators to introduce content, stu- dents learn to design, program, install, operate and troubleshoot industrial electronics, robotics and PLC equipment; skills that are fundamental in a successful student’s skill set. The skills developed through completion of these programs give George Brown College graduate’s knowledge and hands-on experience that can be readily transferred and applied in the workplace. “The job market for technicians is continuing to grow as companies automate their manufactur- ing systems and compete in today’s tough business environment. Entering our programs, students of George Brown College can get the training they need, on their own terms, and are well prepared and positioned to move into new jobs in this exciting area of technology,” says Colin Simpson, Dean of Continuing Education at George Brown College. Students from different countries are all very welcome in the programs. In fact, about 10 % of GBCs students live outside of North America, spread all around the world. George Brown College’s programs are based on a self- paced, self-study model that works very well for distance education students anywhere; and with all the curriculum available on program disk or USB with additional resources online, it is very simple for anyone, anywhere, to register and successfully complete the programs. Even technical and tutorial support can be easily accessed through online forums and email, regardless of time zone. Best Technical Trades School - Toronto George Brown College offers certificate distance education programs in Automation, Electronics, Electromechanical, Robotics, PLC and PLC II, designed to provide students with a complete technical introduction to these subjects. T CE160094 Company: George Brown College Email: [email protected] Web Address: www.gbctechtraining.com Address: P.O. Box 1015, Station B, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5T 2T9 Telephone: 416-415-4726 Toll-free: 1-888-553-5333 Meet a Graduate Jordy Risser works as an industrial electrician at High Liner Foods Inc, a leading North American processor and marketer of frozen seafood. “I was interested in learning more about PLC’s and their role in automation, so I enrolled in the George Brown College PLC Technician program on the recommendation of my colleague. Since taking the PLC program, I have a better understanding of programming and how PLC’s work, making me a better trouble-shooter. I have also been given projects with more responsibil- ity and as a result have received a raise in pay.” “GBC made it very easy to complete the PLC program; the Support Advisors were just a phone call away and helped with any program related problem. Their service was excellent. I would recommend the PLC program to any electrician, in the industrial sector, that wants to learn more and keep up with the growth and change in automation technology.”