Discover what’s happening, what’s next, and how you can be part of it.

EVIT Conference

Jason Illunga at EVIT Conference
NGen Youth Innovator Jason Ilunga attended the EV Technology & Innovation Conference and gained insights from industry advisors like Flavio Volpe  from the Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association.

Team #5031 FullMetal Mustangs at the FIRST Robotics Competition

Team #5031 posing with robot
NGen sponsored FRC team #5031 FullMetal Mustangs for the 2024-2025 REEFSCAPE season! The team proudly won the Team Spirit Award at the Durham College FIRST Robotics Tournament and placed #58 out of 176 in the Ontario district!

AI & Quantum Learning Series with Quantum Qid

collage of AI & Quantum Learning session

Quantum Qid hosted a successful two-part workshop designed to introduce AI, Machine Learning, and Quantum Computing to youth through fun and interactive activities!

Lunar Mining Activities

futuristic scene of astronaut on another planet mining
Check out NGen Youth’s Lunar Mining Discussion and Space Diorama Activity for the Classroom! NGen Youth is all about engaging youth in the discussion, dialogue and brainstorming about future-forward innovation—including in the space sector!

What does youth think about Hannover Messe?

What does youth think
High school students share their thoughts about Canada’s role in advancing technology.

How Hannover Messe is inspiring youth!

inspiring youth
High school students share how the innovation being showcased at Hannover Messe is inspiring them to pursue careers in engineering.

Youth Voice: STEM Careers and Opportunities

Youth Voice
Farzana talks about how she became interested in STEM opportunities and careers of the future.

Zebra Robotics Brampton East In-School Program

Zebra Robotics
Zebra Robotics Brampton East is hosting in-school programs to empower the next generation in AI, robotics, and digital safety.

The SFU Canadian Coding League

SFU Canadian Coding League image of blue sky and future city
The Canadian Coding League is a national team-based coding competition in partnership with Simon Fraser University. The league focuses on accessibility, welcoming students of all skill levels and backgrounds.

N3 Summit 2024

student at N3 summit pictured with Jayson Myers
Youth Culture Ambassadors attended the N3 Summit in 2024 for an opportunity to explore innovation and network with industry, including the NGen team!

MIS Youth Challenge

MIS Youth Challenge
Learn about the Youth Challenge that was hosted at the Make It Safe conference in Vancouver with the Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC.

The Students Commission of Canada and Career Live 2025

screenshot of online program with student commission of Canada
NGen partnered with The Students Commission of Canada to bring sessions to The Career Live 2025 on Take Our Kids to Work Day. The live included sessions from NGen's CEO Jayson Myers and Peter Wawrow, Director of Workforce Development!

Let's talk Careers! with ChatterHigh

Let's Talk Careers poster
NGen supported Let’s Talk Careers, a challenge that helps students explore post-secondary options in STEM, trades, and emerging fields like Quantum, all while competing for cash prizes!

Program Alert! Master of Engineering in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering

young woman working in an engineering lab
Humber Polytechnic now has a Master’s program — the Master of Engineering in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering. Designed to help close Ontario’s talent gap and build a highly skilled workforce, this milestone program responds to urgent industry needs and positions Ontario and Canada among global leaders in advanced manufacturing education.

Make It Safe Youth Challenge 2025 Winner!

make it safe youth winner
The MIS Youth Challenge is a competition and showcase that invites students to tackle real-world safety challenges in manufacturing. This year's winner was Yatharth Garg, chemistry and engineering student! 

Take Our Kids to Work Day Recap 2025

screenshot of Take Your Kids to Work day video at Linamar
The Students Commission of Canada's Take Our Kids to Work Day 2025 Recap at Linamar! Check out the video here.

Chill into the future with the ultimate study tool

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Watch like it’s your job. Because it could be. This is all real, all filmed in Canada, and the kind of thing you can expect in advanced manufacturing. If you like tinkering with things, or thinking about how you can actually make things—and make things better in the world—this might be your study jam.
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The future is bright. Right now in Canada, hundreds of companies need creative people to work with the leading edge of technology. To make actual, physical things and make them right. If you’re a thinker or like to build things, advanced manufacturing may be for you.

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