--- title: Best Ways to Upskill in Manufacturing Training description: Upskill into eastern Ontario’s manufacturing sector with 5 top tools in manufacturing training to help you find a job you’ll want and career you’ll love. image: https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/hubfs/image16-1.jpg --- [Skip to main content](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/best-ways-to-upskill-in-manufacturing-training#main) - FAQs - [News](https://ontarioeast.ca/news) - [Events](https://ontarioeast.ca/events) - [Ontario East Municipal Conference](https://ontarioeast.ca/happenings/our-team-partners) - [About Us](https://ontarioeast.ca/about-us/) - Search [![site_main_logo](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/hubfs/site_main_logo.svg) ![site_main_logo_scrolled](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/hubfs/site_main_logo_scrolled.svg) ![Ontario East Economic Development logo](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/logo.png?width=245&height=150&name=logo.png) ![Ontario East Economic Development logo](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/logo.png?width=245&height=150&name=logo.png)](https://ontarioeast.ca/) - 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Even if you don’t have experience in manufacturing or you’re not from eastern Ontario, you need to know about the great tools on offer for upskilling in our region.  Upskilling can help you find a great career by allowing you to meet the demand for skilled labour in the manufacturing sector. We’re highlighting 5 upskilling tools that can help you find your ideal job in manufacturing. ## 5 Top Tools to Upskill in Manufacturing Training ### 1. Edge Factor [Edge Factor](https://www.edgefactor.com/V5/pages/Home.aspx?z=515)connects secondary-school students to manufacturing employers and[training programs](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/what-skills-do-you-need-for-the-future-of-work) in eastern Ontario, and inspires teachers to market upskill manufacturing training programs with its cinematic, story-driven tools. For you to find a rewarding career in manufacturing is a journey; the creators behind Edge Factor know this. Equipping you, others, and communities as you go on this journey is at the heart of what this agency does. ### 2. Elevate Plus You can benefit from [Elevate Plus](http://loyalisttraining.com/workshops/upcoming-workshops/elevate-plus-training-program/)’ free program and upskill into a great job in the manufacturing sector of eastern Ontario. Many of the manufacturing jobs available will develop into a solid career you’ll love. Elevate Plus supports partnerships that bring together manufacturing employers, available talent, [training agencies, and schools](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/get-training-for-manufacturing-careers). The program integrates comprehensive job-specific skills, literacy and essential skills with the direct participation of manufacturing and food processing employers. The free 6-week program has a manufacturing sector-based focus, and aligns skills training and pre-employment preparation with the needs of employers.  ### 3. SkillsAdvance ![image12-1](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/image12-1.jpg?width=314&name=image12-1.jpg)You can benefit from this program by being paid while you upskill into the manufacturing industry in eastern Ontario, getting the training you need for a great career. [SkillsAdvance](http://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/eopg/programs/sao.html) supports job seekers by providing manufacturing employment and training services, and connecting job seekers to the right employers. They also connect employers with the employment and[training services](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/increase-your-job-prospects-with-skillsadvance-ontario-sao) needed to recruit and advance workers with essential, technical, and employable skills.  SkillsAdvance takes into consideration the dynamic nature of the eastern Ontario economy and labour markets, as well as the evolving requirements of different industrial sectors, including manufacturing. ### 4. Pluralsight [Pluralsight](https://www.pluralsight.com/) is a fast way to upskill for manufacturing. Its technology skills platform offers courses led by experts, and assessments and tools that help you learn the skills you need to get ahead in the manufacturing sector. Pluralsight’s courses are specifically created for you to learn programming languages, understand developer tools and acquire skills for manufacturing jobs.  Pluralsight has a library of sought-after software and tools, including SolidWorks, Fusion 360, AutoCAD, Python, Java and many more. You will be able to stay up to date on the ever-changing landscape of software development and manufacturing tools and techniques with Pluralsight. ### 5. Area9 Lyceum [Area9 Lyceum](https://area9lyceum.com/) is an adaptive learning technology that uses artificial intelligence (AI) as a personal tutor for the learner.  The interactive learning experience can integrate any training software, offering you personalized training, and allowing you to upskill on the programs you need to know for your manufacturing job. For example, you could upskill with the robotic training needed on the plant floor. Area9 Lyceum’s AI tutor guides you through adaptive learning scenarios in robotics skills with training that is specific to you. The AI tutor can react to your needs and abilities in real time, giving you a comprehensive learning experience you can transfer directly to the manufacturing plant floor.   ## Key Career Tips to Upskill for Manufacturing Training [![New call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4499088/21f628da-d296-49e3-a4ce-d48de4fc2d40.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/4499088/21f628da-d296-49e3-a4ce-d48de4fc2d40) *External links are provided as informational resources only and are not necessarily endorsed by Ontario East.* ![Ontario East](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/hubfs/Ontario%20Website%202021/Mask%20Group%20(11).png) ## Ontario East [For job seekers](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/tag/for-job-seekers) - [![linkedin-1](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/hubfs/linkedin-1.svg) Post](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ontarioeast/) - [![square-x-twitter](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/hubfs/square-x-twitter.svg) Post](https://x.com/OntarioEast) - [![facebook](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/hubfs/facebook.svg) Share](https://www.facebook.com/Ontario.East/) - [![envelope-solid](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/hubfs/envelope-solid.svg) Email](mailto:info@ontarioeast.ca) ## You Might Also Be Interested In ### [![](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/image13.jpg?height=485&name=image13.jpg) October 21, 2019 Learn More About Fast Manufacturing Job Training Read Now For job seekers](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/learn-more-about-fast-manufacturing-job-training) ### [![](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_165294159.jpg?height=485&name=AdobeStock_165294159.jpg) April 23, 2019 Get Training for Manufacturing Careers Read Now For job seekers](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/get-training-for-manufacturing-careers) ![](https://ontarioeast.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Mask-Group-4.svg) ## Subscribe to our eNewsletter ###### CONTACT US (613) 634-8569 623 Fortune Crescent, Suite 100 Kingston, ON K7P 0L5 [Email Us](mailto:info@ontarioeast.ca) ###### LINKS [Regional Profile](https://ontarioeast.ca/regional-profile/) [Available Properties](https://ontarioeast.ca/available-properties/) [Key Employment Sectors](https://ontarioeast.ca/key-employment-sectors/) [FAQs](https://ontarioeast.ca/faqs/) [News](https://ontarioeast.ca/news/) [Jobs & RFPs](https://ontarioeast.ca/jobs-rfps/) [Members](https://ontarioeast.ca/members/) [About Us](https://ontarioeast.ca/about-us/) [Events](https://ontarioeast.ca/events/) [Ontario East Municipal Conference](https://ontarioeast.ca/ontario-east-municipal-conference/) [Contact Us](https://ontarioeast.ca/contact-us/) ###### ZoomProspector [Admin Access Login](https://auth.zoomprospector.com/Account/Login?returnUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fadmin.zoomprospector.com%2FAccount%2FLoginCallback%3FreturnUrl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fadmin.zoomprospector.com%252F) © Ontario East Economic Development, 2026 Acme Co, Inc. 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