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Centre for Entrepreneurship and Engineering Design

Entrepreneurship and design workshops

The Centre for Entrepreneurship and Engineering Design offers workshops on manufacturing technologies, digital technologies and professional development for the uOttawa community and clients from academia, research, government, industry and the community.

Workshops and training

The Centre for Entrepreneurship and Engineering Design organizes workshops and training sessions on various topics.

We regularly offer free workshops for the community and can organize custom workshops for external groups and organizations.

Community workshops

Custom training

Community workshops

We offer free community workshops throughout the school year. They’re available to all students, professors and community members.

Some workshops feature mandatory training on using equipment in advanced building spaces like the Makerspace and Brunsfield Centre.

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Manufacturing technologies

The Manufacturing Training Centre offers sessions on a variety of traditional manufacturing equipment and on computer numerical control (CNC), such covering lathes, milling machines, hand tools, welding and fabrication. Students, staff and community members can register for free workshops throughout the year.

These workshops also enable access to the Brunsfield Centre, where members can use the equipment that they’ve been trained on to manufacture anything from personal projects to school-related projects.

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Digital technologies

The MakerLab offers sessions on digital technologies such as 3D printing, microcontrollers and app development. Free introductory workshops on proper and safe equipment use are offered regularly.

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Professional development

Elevate your engineering journey with our Professional Development Series, open to all students eager to advance their careers. Network with fellow students and industry professionals, build valuable connections, and gain insights into the Canadian workforce. Explore the resources and support available to help you succeed in both your studies and future career.

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Custom training

Interested in hosting a private, custom workshop or training session for your group, organization or conference?

The Centre for Entrepreneurship and Engineering Design offers training for groups based on their needs. We’ve partnered with a diverse client base from academia, research, government, industry and the community. Some past clients include Collège La Cité, Pelling Lab, Shiga Universities and Digital Literacies.ca.

Our expertise lies in three areas: digital technologies, manufacturing technologies and professional development. The training can last from a half day to a full week, or even a term-long course. Cost varies based your needs.