Meet Our Graduates

Monica Golding works in the automotive sector where, as an Electrical Apprentice, she maintains and troubleshoots automated equipment. Monica enrolled in the GBC PLC program with the financial support of her employer. As she could not attend a course in a traditional classroom setting, she chose the PLC Technician Certificate ‘because it is offered entirely online’ and had the flexibility she needed to fit into her schedule.

‘The PLC simulator is an excellent tool allowing me to actually write and run programs. PLCs are an integral part of my current job and I now feel more proficient with them.’ 

David Catataneo is a Project Manager at an electrical services company. He enrolled in the PLC Technician II program “to develop my skills and help ensure I can manage all aspects of any project.” The flexibility of the programs’ format was particularly important to David. “I liked the fact I could study from home as I do not have time to travel to and from school with a young family.”

David has seen immediate benefits from the program. “I have applied my new knowledge of PLCs in various situations, for example, where I have been asked to complete the wiring installation of a project that included PLC Control System components.”

With the support of his employer, New England Controls, Frederic Ekollo enrolled in the online PLC program. As a System Engineer Frederic spends much of his time doing “programming and configuration, using Emerson DeltaV systems control software but wanted to enhance [his] knowledge of PLC’s. PLC and DeltaV programming are similar in many ways and combining both systems is like driving my dream car.”

“At the moment, I am swamped with other projects but in the near future expect to have a project that will allow me to configure logic using my new PLC skills.”

“It has been a pleasure to be part of George Brown College, and I really enjoyed the certificate program I took. It was very interesting. I will definitely recommend it to others.” 

Andrew Reid graduated from the PLC Technician Certificate program at George Brown College. He registered into it "to increase his knowledge and understanding of PLCs, as they are used to control fish production at our factory."

"Since taking the program I have used PLCs almost every day. The company has me doing a lot of their PLC program modifications to update our factories. I am the Chief Marine Engineer and am now more involved in the automation side of production rather than just the mechanical work."

Working full time Andrew found ‘the ability to complete the program with no time restrictions’ indispensable.

Scott Spooner works as a Senior Electrician at Crucible Steel in Syracuse New York. Scott registered into the PLC Technician II program ‘to stay current with today's technology’.

‘I found this program very challenging especially since I had never enrolled in an online course before. With the help of your staff and your awesome Resource Center I was able to complete this course despite all life distractions (work, relationships, travels, etc.) Thank you for a great experience.' 

Patrick Gagnon is currently working in the military as an Avionics and Electrical Technician. He decided to take both the PLC and PLC Technician II programs to refresh his existing skills but also gain more experience with the technology. Planning for his life after he leaves the military, Patrick is ‘sure the online programs will help [him] find new employment elsewhere.’