Third year Advanced Diploma in Electronics Engineering Technology student Corbin Hayashi had his sights set on becoming an audio engineer. Music was always in his blood – he plays the saxophone, bass guitar and clarinet – and was always intrigued by the technical side of the music industry.
After receiving the Magna Scholarship for Excellence in Digital Skilled Trades – Electronics Engineering Technology, Hayashi feels that he may have even more opportunities on the horizon.
“I’ve definitely broadened my knowledge to work in any field,” he says. “I’m in an industry where people want students who do well at what they know and that pushes me to continually improve in my studies. As someone who is largely paying for school through my own pocket and savings, receiving the scholarship alleviates a lot of financial stress.”
On October 17, 2024, Hayashi shared his story at the Barrett Centre for Technology Innovation (Barrett CTI) to acknowledge the Barrett CTI Consortium Partners’ role in supporting Humber students. The Barrett CTI is home to Humber’s Advanced Manufacturing Skills Consortium, a group of 11 leading industry partners – Cisco, DMG Mori, FESTO, Javelin Technologies, KUKA, Magna, Rockwell Automation, SEW Eurodrive, SICK Sensor Intelligence, BDATA and SCHUNK – who are working with Humber to support and train students in STEM-related fields.
In addition to supporting Humber students through scholarships and bursaries, the Consortium has provided students with access to state-of-the-art equipment, mentorship and skills development, including WorldSkills Competitions (a recent competition brought back a Medallion for Excellence from Humber students Paxton Coghlin and Dillon Kong). The recent addition of companies BDATA and SCHUNK to the Consortium expands opportunities for Humber students to gain experience in emerging technologies such as data analytics and advanced robotics.
The Barrett CTI, which marked its fifth anniversary this year, was created through the vision and leadership of The Barrett Family Foundation. Since its inception, the Centre has become a cutting-edge hub for technology innovation and applied research, offering students and faculty the tools needed to excel in the fields of automation, robotics, and advanced manufacturing.
“The contributions of our Consortium Partners have been invaluable in advancing the mission of the Barrett CTI,” says Neal Mohammed, director, Barrett CTI. “Thanks to their generosity, our students are not only gaining the skills they need for today’s workforce but also positioning themselves as leaders in the science, technology, engineering and math fields to ensure success now and for years to come.”
As part of Building Brilliance: Our Vision to 2030 and Beyond, we are shedding the traditional constraints of higher education and reimagining a model that both adapts to and shapes the world around us. Humber has a powerful convening ability, and we can bring together key players from across the entire ecosystem - nationally and internationally - in ways that others cannot. By 2030, Humber will be the go-to destination for partners who want to solve problems, increase productivity, commercialize their innovations, and succeed in a competitive market. We’ll be their engine of productivity and growth. By making bold decisions around how we fundamentally operate, we can reimagine learning, forge deeper partnerships and drive impact, creating real value and progress. This story is an example of how we are building brilliance by developing deeper partnerships every day.