Building the Auto Manufacturing Workforce of the Future

This government is investing nearly $6 million to support 14 innovative projects to connect the next generation of workers to the province’s growing auto sector.

As the government continues to grow Ontario’s auto supply chain, it’s important that we empower students and connect them with exciting opportunities in the sector.

The Regional Future Workforce program aims to bridge the gap between students, of all ages, and the auto industry, while also focusing on reducing the stigma associated with careers in the skilled trades.

Non-profit organizations, school boards and post-secondary institutions will receive up to $500,000 each to lead eight-month-long automotive-focused programs to at least 500 students.

This government will continue to invest in innovative projects that help workers and jobseekers get the skills they need to land better jobs with bigger paycheques in the auto industry.

Over the last two and a half years, Ontario has attracted over $25 billion in automotive and electric vehicle battery related investments.

Learn more: https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1003117/ontario-building-the-auto-manufacturing-workforce-of-the-future