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Foundry Education Foundation Canada

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Mission and Purpose

FEF Canada – Mission Statement

To advance the Canadian Metal Casting industry by funding post secondary students, supporting training and school programs, collaborating with other organizations and, promoting the industry in Canada.

FEF Canada – Purposes

Purpose (a)

To advance education by providing scholarships and financial support to students at the post secondary level pursuing a career in the metal casting industry in Canada.

Purpose (b)

To promote and maintain efficiency and high standards of practice in the metal casting industry for the benefit of the public by developing training programs for, and providing funds for the training of, individuals engaged in the foundry industry.

Purpose  (c)

To advance education by providing the public with informational and educational packages and seminars related to the metal casting industry in Canada, for presentation to students at public, secondary and post-secondary levels

FEF Canada –  Activities List

  1. Give scholarships, bursaries and financial support to post secondary students pursuing a career in metal casting in Canada.
  2. Raise awareness of career opportunities in metal casting at public, secondary and post secondary schools.
    a) Participate in career days to talk to students about the opportunities available.
    b) Speak to guidance councillors and teachers to inform them of career choices available.
  3. Offer support and guidance of school programs with a focus on metal casting programs in Canada
    a) Inform employers of students available for Co-op or permanent placements.
    b) Encourage students to pursue education, internships and careers in the metal casting Industry.
    c) Support schools in the development and delivery of curriculum on materials technology, metal casting and on support functions to the metal casting industry.
  4. Purchase and support the ““foundry in a box” educational demonstrations.
    a) Conduct Educational demonstrations with kits to students at all ages
    b) Make foundry in  a box available to science and technology fairs or other appropriate venues.
  5. Produce videos, leaflets and presentations to support the metal casting career awareness effort.
  6. Fund raise to support above efforts
    a) Accept donations in support of the scholarships, bursaries, and other financial support to students registered in foundry related courses in Canadian post secondary institutions.
    b) Establish and administer endowment funds in support of designated scholarships directed towards post secondary students
  7. Engage in collaborations with other organizations that would enhance and support any of the above activities.

Corporate Purposes

The purposes of Foundry Education Foundation Canada (the Corporation) are:

  1. to advance education by providing scholarships and financial support to students at the post-secondary level pursuing a career in the metal casting industry in Canada;
  2. to promote and maintain efficiency and high standards of practice in the metal casting industry for the benefit of the public by developing training programs for, and providing funds for the training of, individuals engaged in the foundry industry; and
  3. to advance the public’s appreciation of the metal casting industry in Canada, and the career paths available, by providing the public with informational and educational packages and seminars for presentation to students at the public, secondary and post-secondary levels.

Activities in Support of the Purposes

  1. To advance education by providing scholarships and financial support to students at the post-secondary level pursuing a career in the metal casting industry in Canada.The Charity plans on advancing education by providing scholarships, bursaries and financial support to post-secondary students pursuing a career in metal casting in Canada.The Charity plans on giving out 2 to 3 scholarships a year, with a minimum value of each scholarship being $1000. Through fundraising activities, they hope to increase the size and number of the scholarships in the future.Applications for scholarships are accepted from students currently enrolled in full time studies in Canadian college or university programs. Preference for scholarships will be given to students in programs with foundry specific course content, and who demonstrate a clear desire to pursue a career in the Canadian metal casting industry.Applicants will need to submit to the Charity a letter that outlines their education, career plans and work history; describes how their work and education history relates to the Canadian metal casting industry; and includes a description of current courses of studies, including specific details of foundry programs undertaken and planned. The Charity also requires that applicants submit a copy of their current grades transcript and one letter of support.

    A committee of not less than five members representing industry associations participating in the awards will review the applications. The applicants will be assessed in five (5) areas and will be assessed a points value for each area. Please see attached Schedule A for more information.

  2. To promote and maintain efficiency and high standards of practice in the metal casting industry for the benefit of the public by developing training programs for, and providing funds for the training of, individuals engaged in the foundry industry.Promoting and maintaining efficiency and high standards of practice in the metal casting industry benefits the public by training young people with the abilities to support foundry industry production. Foundries are a key component of the manufacturing base, and castings are the first step in the value-added manufacturing chain and are utilized in the manufacture of most durable goods.The Charity plans on working with industry partners (including the American Foundry Society and the Canadian Steel Trade and Employment Congress (CSTEC)) to develop and promote training of individuals in the foundry industry. The Charity will, in the future, develop foundry based online training for the foundry industry across Canada. Training would include foundry specific programs, in addition to those currently available through CSTEC, for general purpose training such as Health and Safety and skills training programs. As an example, the Charity has previously developed metal casting courses with Mohawk College that would be similar to the training programs it plans on developing in the future (see attached Schedule B for course outline and program guides). The Charity will also produce videos, leaflets and presentations to support the metal casting career awareness effort.
  3. To advance the public’s appreciation of the metal casting industry in Canada, and the career paths available, by providing the public with informational and educational packages and seminars for presentation to students at the public, secondary and post-secondary levels.
    1. The Charity plans on raising awareness of career opportunities in metal casting at public, secondary and post secondary school by:a. Participating in career days to talk to students about the opportunities available.b. Speaking to guidance councillors and teachers to inform them of the career choices available.
    2. The Charity plans to offer support and guidance of school programs with a focus on metal casting programs in Canada by:a. Informing employers of students available for Co-op or permanent placements.b. Encouraging students to participate in Co-op placements.
    3. The Charity plans to purchase and support the “Foundry in a Box” educational demonstrations (see online at: http://www.afsinc.org/career/content.cfm?ItemNumber=13109). These educational demonstrations are for students of all ages. The charity intends to make the “Foundry in a Box” demonstrations also available to science and technology fairs throughout the country.

The public will benefit from increased awareness of the importance of the metal casting industry to manufacturing and the economy. Young people will benefit from being educated about the skills required and the careers available in the metal casting industry.

NOTE: The Purposes of FEF Canada have been approved by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). The activities listed in this document have been submitted to the CRA and are pending review and approval.  April 1, 2015.