Ontario announces free education and paid training for people to work in auto industry
Lauren O’Neil, BlogTO August 4, 2022 The Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association (APMA) will place students at one of the more than 300 small and medium businesses within their network for paid job placements. Read here.
Ontario premier announces $5 million to train 500 people for auto-sector jobs
Galen Simmons, The Beacon Herald August 3, 2022 Funded through the province’s Skills Development Fund, the APMA’s EDI Fund Fund will focus on training people from underrepresented groups, including youth, women, newcomers, and racialized communities. Read here.
Ford announces $5M investment to deal with auto labour shortage
Connor Luckza, CityNews Kitchener August 3, 2022 The APMA will provide three-month paid job placements through their network and, as McNaughton said, these employers will receive up to $4,600 in wage subsidies for each trainee. Read here.
Looking to bolster province’s auto workforce, Ontario unveils free training, job placements
Global News August 3, 2022 While more than 96,000 people were working in the province’s auto manufacturing sector as of last year, Flavio Volpe, APMA’s president, notes an aging workforce has highlighted the importance of hiring, training, and retaining new talent. Read here.
