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Mohawk College Launches Community Program to Introduce Students to Automotive Industry Careers

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Mohawk College has initiated a community program, Put Your Future in Motion, aimed at exposing elementary and secondary students to advanced skills and exciting careers in the automotive industry. The program is part of the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network's (OVIN) Regional Workforce Program, which received nearly $400,000 to support student workshops and summer camps. The initiative is designed to encourage young people to explore careers in the automotive and smart mobility sector, where the industry is undergoing significant changes due to the rise of electric vehicles and autonomous transportation.

Key Takeaways:

  • Put Your Future in Motion is a community program at Mohawk College that introduces students to careers in the automotive industry, including advanced skills and opportunities in post-secondary education and in careers.
  • The program is part of the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network's (OVIN) Regional Workforce Program, which received nearly $400,000 to support the initiative.
  • The program is open to more than 500 students from Grades 5 through 12 from local school boards and offers skills-building and awareness activities, as well as exploration of careers in the connected world, sustainability, and automotive industries.
  • Partnerships include Techsploration, an award-winning not-for-profit organization, to connect local high school students with automotive skilled trades and technology industry workers and employers.
  • Parents, the community, and industry employers can participate in Open House events and access the Mohawk College Put Your Future in Motion eXploRation Centre.

Statistics:

  • Nearly $400,000 was received by Mohawk College for the Put Your Future in Motion program through the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network's (OVIN) Regional Workforce Program.
  • The program is open to more than 500 students from Grades 5 through 12 from local school boards.
  • The Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) is allocating over $6 million to 14 projects as part of the Regional Future Workforce Program, which aims to create a robust talent pipeline and ensure Ontario remains a leader in the rapidly evolving automotive industry.

Sources:

  • Mohawk College news release
  • Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
  • Ontario Government
  • Techsploration

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