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H IEC speaker says `ownership culture' is key by Kathy Yanchus Metroland W est Media By 2050, it' s estimated Earth' s population will be close to 10 billion, almost 40 megacities and triple the amount of current global trade. This view of the world, as seen through the eyes of Siemens Canada, will require the human resources to establish the electrification, automation and digitalization to make it all happen, according to Tom Murad, head of the Siemens Canada Engineering and Technology Academy Murad was keynote speaker at the Halton Industry Education Council' s (HIEC) annual Fall Breakfast with the Mayors (Nov. 17) at the Halton campus of McMaster University' s DeGroote School of Business in Burlington. The event brings together business, education and community partners "to enhance career education." Siemens recently added Ingenuity for Tife to its logo, reflecting commitment to future innovation and expertise. Ingenuity comes from innovation; from thinking outside the box, said Murad. If past workers had continued to add candles to provide more light, we would not have electricity he said. "To change the world we have to go somewhere else. We are talking about innovation. Ingenuity for life is about making real what matters, making what matters real." The need to generate workers to maintain and improve Canada' s position in a global economy is critical, he said. As such, Siemens has partnered with schools to provide educational two years before they graduate. We want to complement what universities and colleges are doing, try to fill the gap. We make them Siemens employees, we pay them salaries and then they are offered jobs." The academy teaches not just technology but leadership strategy, project management and common sense, he said. "Our kids are smart, our Dr. Tom Murad, head of Siem ens Canada Engineering & Technology kids are talented, our kids are Academy was the keynote speaker at HIEC's Breakfast with the Mayors. | Graham Paine/Metroland in the global range at the top. We need to coach them, we need to mentor them, to give them opportunity." "Besides technology, we think it' s important for the new generation to have ownership culture. I think that' s one of the components we are missing with the new generation. "To have ownership culture, you have to learn leadership. We teach them behaviour, respect, focus, initiative and execution. They have to be bold and decisive and courageous when they believe in something and they have to have values. They have to be responsible, excellent. They have to be people-oriented; our kids cannot communicate with each other. They must have honesty in what they do and most important, is loyalty." "Technology comes and goes. This is what builds a nation -- the ownership culture." cr CD IO O h * O ) o > £ opportunities to ensure the skilled workforce necessary to meet the technological challenges of the future, he said. The academy accepts 25-30 university and college students annually into its integrated education program. "Students are coming to us B R IT IS H G R O C E R N ow O pen! Oakville's only British store The biggest & BEST selection of all your favorite British products and hand made, award winning butchery & bakery items in store! CANADIAN PET CONNECTION Healthier Foods for Healthier Pets Proud sponsor of the Oakville Milton Humane Society Tree Lighting Ceremony O m e i n ° u t ° f t h e c ° l< l o p S a t u r d a y D e c e m b e r 10th Biggest selection and cheapest prices Heinz beans 4 pack Ja co b 's C ream C rackers y iu jto sw ith Santa $19 ^ S a n t a p ic t u r e s ^ 11am-3pm Santa's Sale - i t % +0 5 0 % O W b ° ' rt E v e r y t h in g ! T ^ fC o u p o p L C A N A D I A N P E T C O N N E C T I O N -;yvyv $ 6 " Christmas stock running out! Come get it while it lasts! Comeeseeour see o 'Com gifts section! RESCUERS 5 N a iC T r im c OAKVILLE P iD O G Seniors Day! 10% D I S C O U N T E V E R Y M O N D A Y if yo u a re o v e r 60! & MI LTON HUMANE SOCIETY www.CanadianPetConnection.com OMHS selling calendars Monday to Saturday 10am- 5:30pm, Sunday 10am - 5pm · (905) 845 2748 259 Lakeshore Road East (Opposite the Church), Oakville, ON L6J 1H9 www.britishgrocer.net Noon to 4 pm s a f e t y , a c h ie v e d . f r e e d o m , g u a r a n t e e d . Register your new driver for a 4-day express course. Young Drivers' exclusive Collisionfree/TM driving maneuvers are their best defence on the road. TEXT YDOAKVILLEBEAVER TO 58888 FOR UPCOMING COURSE DATES. Oakville locations 345 Lakeshore Rd. East, Suite 312 180 Oak Park Blvd., Suite 107 YOUNG f j j ) DRIVERS YD.COM | (905)842-6846