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Reasons to Join GBC Tech Training Student & Alumni Facebook Group
Student Tips
Our Facebook Group gives you the opportunity to get linked to a larger student community who share the same interests as you, a chance to network with past alumni of your program of choice and to discover new job opportunities, based on your interests.
Auto Mechanics at shop
Career Tips
The spectrum of job opportunities opening up in the Electric Vehicle Industry is very broad.
gbctechtraining holiday hours 2022
Student Tips
With the holiday season quickly approaching, we wanted to update you on how the holiday break will impact our GBCTechTraining technical, tutorial, and administrative support. 
illustrated circuit board
Technical Tips
In a world reliant on lightning-fast access to information, electronic controls, mobile devices, and more, it is perhaps more important than ever that manufacturers ensure that the circuits that drive their products are built efficiently and adher
Electric vehicle Webinar Video
Student Tips
Whether you’re an Automotive Technician, Electrician or just interested in the rapidly expanding Electric Vehicle (EV) sector you’ll want to check out our recent Webinar.
student studying at home
Student Tips
There are many great reasons why you should consider studying in the comfort of your own home rather than on campus. The obvious benefits – and perhaps those that come to mind the quickest – are likely to be the saving of time and money.
technician working at desktop
Career Tips
Learning to program the most powerful PLCs is an incredibly interesting and profitable skill to have, but it does come with challenges. The platforms can be complex and expensive, and the training software can be difficult to find.
Workforce Development
Career Tips
Since COVID, online learning has emerged as a solution for practically all forms of training, including workforce development. Many community colleges are already supporting employers in strengthening their workforce by connecting with employers/organizations and offering a wide variety of work-related programs. Future jobs will need more qualifications than in the past, particularly in the areas of technology and manufacturing. This means employees must be adaptable and willing to meet these demands.
Build digital presence for networking by sharing post and videos
Career Tips
COVID has dramatically changed how and where we network professionally. In the past, we had many more face-to-face networking interactions through meetings, conferences, lunches etc.
Online Learning ROI
Student Tips
The argument over the value of online learning has been put to bed over the last 2 years, simply based on the amazing flexibility that it provides people in their place, on their own time, and with whatever priorities th
Too many Responsibilities
Student Tips
Continuing to pursue your education as an adult can be a real challenge since you must balance your daily activities while completing school assignments and evaluations.
Online Training
Student Tips
Learning new skills is one of the most effective methods to grow in your career.
How to Use Microsoft Edge Browser For Taking Online Exams
Student Tips
If you have written exams before or if you are about to take your first exam, you may know that Internet Explorer (IE) was the recommended browser for taking exams, as it was the only browser that supported the ActiveX co
2 technicians working onsite
Student Tips
Better Jobs Ontario (formerly Second Career) Can Help You Retrain and Re-enter the Job Market  
Youtube_Thumbnail_Surajit
Student Tips
We recently sat down with Surajit, one of our support consultants at GBCTechtraining, to talk about his role in technical and tutorial support.
Factory interior with modern equipment
Industry News
The expansion of today’s concrete jungles is accelerating at an unprecedented pace and shows no sign of slowing any time soon.
Employee working on a laptop in a Manufacturing Industry
Career Tips
The manufacturing industry is facing many challenges
PLC Webinar Video
Student Tips
Our March PLC webinar, hosted by our program experts, delved into the top 20 reasons to choose our PLC programs. It covered topics like:
Accreditation-and-its-importance
Student Tips
You have all heard about the importance of accreditation in higher education, but probably aren’t sure what the term exactly means. One of the biggest challenges with understanding accreditation is that the term is used quite broadly to describe many different things.
Technician in factory with robotic arms
Career Tips
Are you an Ontario employer trying to fill positions or vacancies or upskilling your workers? If the answer is yes, the Canada-Ontario Job Grant, along with George Brown College Technical Certificate programs can help.
Open House Live Session Recording
Student Tips
At GBC Tech Training, we recently held a Open House Live Session to answer your questions about our programs. And we had a great interactive session, where valuable information was shared about our online technical training programs.