Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium

11/02/2026

ESG and Governance: Build a More Resilient, Sustainable Business

On: November 19
At: 1:00 p.m. EST
Where: Virtual

Join EMC for a practical session on integrating ESG practices into business strategy—beyond compliance, toward stronger performance and long-term growth.

Attendees will explore how effective governance and ESG initiatives can:
- Improve resource efficiency
- Strengthen stakeholder relationships
- Support risk management
- Build operational resilience
- Drive sustainable business growth

Gain a clearer understanding of how to turn ESG into a practical advantage for your organization.

Register here: https://hubs.li/Q04D15JT0

10/29/2026

Now available: The 2027 Advanced Manufacturing Outlook Report

EMC, in partnership with Plant Magazine, is proud to release its latest Advanced Manufacturing Outlook Report—built on insights from an industry-wide survey conducted early this summer and an expert roundtable discussion in August.

The report explores the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of advanced manufacturing in Canada, offering valuable perspectives for manufacturers planning their next moves.

From workforce and technology to competitiveness and long-term growth, this is essential reading for leaders navigating what’s next.

Take a look: https://tinyurl.com/yk8bwud2

10/28/2026

Lean and Green Manufacturing: Optimize Productivity Across Your Green Supply Chain

On October 22
At 1:00 p.m. ET
Virtual

Join EMC’s GreenMFG Network for a practical discussion on productivity and process flow in your green supply chain.

This session will explore how to integrate Lean and Green principles to:
- Identify inefficiencies
- Reduce waste
- Optimize productivity across manufacturing operations

Discover how Lean thinking and sustainability goals can work together to create smoother processes, lower costs, and stronger environmental performance.

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10/27/2026

Four Ways to Fix the Skilled Trades Hiring Pipeline—and Retain More Women

Hiring more women into Red Seal manufacturing trades should be more than a diversity metric or quota to fill. It should be a strategic solution for building long-term workforce sustainability, stronger teams, and a more inclusive industry.

Yet, the statistics tell another story: too many talented women are still being lost at different points in the hiring, training, and retention pipeline.

Fixing this requires more than recruitment campaigns. It means addressing the full journey—from awareness and entry, to workplace culture, mentorship, advancement, and long-term career growth.

When manufacturers create the conditions for women to enter, stay, and thrive in the trades, everyone benefits: employers gain access to a broader talent pool, workers gain meaningful careers, and the sector builds the resilient workforce it needs for the future.

Read more: https://hubs.li/Q04CwFGr0

10/23/2026

Train the Trainer Programs: Build Confident, Competent Workplace Trainers

Empower your internal trainers with the knowledge, skills, and practical tools to train operators effectively and evaluate competence with confidence.

EMC Canada’s Train the Trainer Programs are accredited and designed to exceed applicable industry standards and government regulations.

Your trainers will learn proven instructional techniques to clearly communicate key concepts in both classroom and field environments—strengthening safety, consistency, and workforce capability across your organization

For more information or to express interest, contact EMC’s Learning Centre: [email protected]

Learn more: https://hubs.li/Q04CbqpK0

10/19/2026

AI Productivity Advantage – Masterful Prompting
November 4, 2026
Virtual | 2-hour session

Ready to move from AI curiosity to confident, practical use? Join EMC Canada for a hands-on workshop designed to help you use AI safely, effectively, and in ways that create real value in your role.
You’ll learn how to:
- Build confidence using AI in everyday work
- Apply AI responsibly, in line with organizational policies
- Master the PRIMER prompt framework and power-prompting techniques
- Identify high-impact, role-relevant AI use cases
- Leave with simple next steps to keep building your AI skills—without overwhelm
Whether you’re new to AI or looking to sharpen your prompting skills, this session offers immediately applicable tools for real, everyday tasks.

Register here: https://hubs.li/Q04BDHb30

10/15/2026

Finding and keeping the right talent remains a challenge for many manufacturers—and newcomer talent can be an important part of the solution.

Join EMC for Session 1: Newcomer Talent in Manufacturing, a two-part employer series exploring how to attract, hire, onboard, and retain newcomer talent as part of a stronger workforce strategy.

Thursday, November 19, 2026
11:00 AM ABT
Virtual

Whether you are facing recruitment challenges or looking to build a more inclusive, resilient workforce, this session will offer practical insights for manufacturers across Canada.

Register here: https://hubs.li/Q04BjtcD0

10/13/2026

This event brings together manufacturing leaders, health and safety professionals, and industry experts for a day of learning, collaboration, and practical insights aimed at strengthening workplace safety and culture.

Gain practical strategies to strengthen your organization’s workplace culture while being among the first to experience the launch of EMC’s Step Up Your Safety for Manufacturing program. Hear Candace Carnahan’s inspiring story, engage in meaningful discussions with industry peers, and leave with new ideas, resources, and connections to help create safer, more resilient workplaces.

https://hubs.li/Q04zNDns0

10/09/2026

Calgary and Edmonton manufacturers - we will be hosting defence forums in each city this month! Join EMC in Calgary on October 27 (https://hubs.li/Q04z5bD50) and/or Edmonton on October 29 (https://hubs.li/Q04z5bD60) for Unlocking Domestic & Defence Market Opportunities, EMC’s Manufacturing Excellence Forums focused on helping manufacturers identify where they fit in Canada’s growing defence and domestic supply chains. No cost for manufacturers to attend.

10/08/2026

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