To help connect students with careers in the auto sector, the APMA is working with post-secondary institutions to help connect 669 students, apprentices and recent graduates with jobs and careers in the automotive supply sector.
Participants will gain practical on-the-job experience that will help launch their careers in the automotive sector. Employers will have the opportunity to provide productive dialog between academic institutions and industry. This program will give companies line of sight to new talent that will bring fresh ideas and perspective to the workplace.
Businesses will receive $3000.00 per placement, and $5000.00 per placement if the participant has a disability. A single placement lasts 10 weeks to 4 months, and participants may qualify for up to 3 placements in a calendar year.
To qualify for CRF-AS:
- Original Equipment Manufacturers and Manufacturers must have a minimum of 50% business revenue come from the automotive sector
- Advanced Manufacturers must have a minimum of 30% business revenue come from the automotive sector
- Participants must be hired after April 1st, 2020 and before January 21st, 2021
- Placements must be full-time and located in Ontario
For more information on Career Ready Fund and for the application form please visit: https://apma.ca/career-ready/
For any further questions contact Austen Swift, Program Coordinator, Career Ready Fund at aswift@apma.ca
