Electro-Federation Canada

“Make a Difference, Make it Yours!”Student Connections

April 6, 2009

About EFC national, not-for-profit industry association

represents 300+ member companies that manufacture, distribute, and service electrical, electronics, and telecommunications products

together, member companies contribute over $50B to Canadian economy and employ 130,000+ workers in more than 1,400 facilities across Canada

Cross-Sample of Manufacturing & Distribution Centres Across Canada

About EFC (cont.) EFC is made up of following Councils:

Supply and Distribution (S&D) Council Canadian Electrical Manufacturers Representatives

Association (CEMRA) Canadian Appliance Manufacturers Association (CAMA) Consumer Electronics Marketers of Canada (CEMC) Electrical Equipment Manufacturers Association of Canada (EEMAC) Installation, Maintenance and Repair Sector Council & Trade

Association (IMR)

Supply & Distribution Council brings together manufacturers, distributors and

manufacturers' reps of electrical equipment in Canada unique representation: these three players form

one joint group (providing cross-business networking and communication)

mission: to enhance the electrical distribution channel as the “Channel of Choice” by delivering value-added knowledge to the industry

delivers member value in spades: Knowledge through education & training Knowledge through networking Knowledge through best practices

& market research

Head Office

Manufacturing Plant

Distribution Centre

S&D Members Include

S&D Channel Development Committee committed to educating students on vast career opportunities in electrical

industry

dedicated to assisting members with training employees by holding variety of education and training seminars:

Education Sessions at the S&D Annual Conference

Leadership Forums on Current and Emerging Industry Issues

Successful Selling Skills for Inside Sales Workshops

Leadership Skills for the Wholesale Branch Manager

Industrial Distribution Leadership Certificate Program (Mohawk College)

University of Industrial Distribution/University of Electrical Distribution (UID/UED) Courses at Purdue University & Texas A&M University

Industry Snapshot

DISTRIBUTORS

MANUFACTURERS’ REPS

Contractors

Institutions

MANUFACTURERS

ENGINEERS, ARCHITECTS & DESIGNERS Manufacturing

Plants

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USE

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Retail Consumers

Utilities

MANUFACTURING & DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL

Head office

Plant

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Manufacturer

Manufacturing career opportunities include: Engineering Inside & Outside Sales Operations & Logistics Product Development Purchasing Research & Development

Quotations Marketing & Communications Finance & Business Administration Designers Information Technology Customer Service Representative

electrical products and equipment

Roles: designs manufactures tests develops standards obtains certification marketing brands

Distributor

Distribution career opportunities include: Inside Sales Representative Outside Sales Representative Counter Sales Representative Account & Branch Managers

Electrical Technologists & Technicians Finance & Business Administration Customer Service Representatives Operations & Logistics

Roles: Link between manufacturers and end users Involved in:

Pre & post sale; Technical support in a range of products from low-end pipe and wire to high-tech automation; Extensive product knowledge – from energy-efficiency to process solutions; Carries inventory to service end users’ needs; and Carries the receivables

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Student Connections EFC-Member Student Job Board:

list of career postings at member companies available at: www.electrofed.com

EFC Foundation Scholarship Program: awarded to students interested in pursuing a career in our industry

Industry Careers – Student Outreach:

participation in school career fairs, tradeshows, conferences

distribution of binders, brochures and CDs to career centres at colleges & universities across Canada

Scholarship Program EFC and member sponsors have invested close to $450,000 in

post-secondary technical training & education of Canadian students

EFC received 700+ student applications last year

This year, over $40,000 in scholarships to be awarded to students pursuing a career in:

Electrical Engineering

Industrial Distribution

Business Administration

Electrical Technologist

Certified Electrical Technologist

Electrical Technician

Industrial Distribution Leadership Certificate Program (Mohawk College) An official Certificate Program within Mohawk’s School

of Continuing Education. Graduates receive Industrial Distribution Leadership

Certificate. 115+ students have taken/are taking the courses to date Program includes six, 30-hour courses:

Business Fundamentals of Industrial Distribution Operational Fundamentals in Industrial Distribution Marketing, Sales & Customer Service in Industrial Distribution Negotiations in Industrial Distribution Leadership & Effective Communication in Industrial Distribution Industrial Distribution Integrated Case Study

Courses offered both in-class and online

In Review: Industry Benefits Stability: stable industry allows long-running careers and personal

growth.

Choice: wide variety of career opportunities available within the industry, enabling development and use of highly portable skills.

Range: wide range of company sizes accessible in this industry:

small, independent companies offer opportunity for fast-paced decision making and maximum strategic exposure

larger corporations provide opportunities for lateral and vertical mobility.

many electrical industry companies are internationally based, allowing associates global career paths and advancement opportunities.

Industry Benefits (cont.) Variety: opportunities to work cooperatively with electrical engineers,

electrical contractors, purchasing and MRO departments, architects, municipalities and governments at all levels

Excitement: associates become integral part of the design and construction process of products and projects by working on all aspects of projects such as design and construction of airports, hotels, professional sports stadiums and major plant facilities.

Technology: opportunities to work with advanced technology, including Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software, Internet order tracking programs, plant automation products, and new energy-efficient high-tech applications.

“Make a Difference, Make it Yours!”

Q&A

“Make a Difference, Make it Yours!”

Contact EFCPhone: 905-602-8877

Email: info@electrofed.comWeb: www.electrofed.com