After a successful start in 2023, Fanshawe College’s Corporate Training Solutions (CTS) is launching two more Automotive Service Technician (310S) pre-apprentice programs for 2024. These programs help people from underrepresented communities start careers in the automotive sector. CTS is looking for local employers to provide work placements for participants during the fall and winter. The program offers foundational 310S level 1 skill training and pathways to apprenticeships and long-term jobs.
Employer partnerships are essential for the program’s success, giving participants a chance to apply their skills under experienced technicians and supervisors. CTS provides a wage subsidy of up to $250 per week per participant to help with training costs. “We encourage all employers in the automotive service sector to consider hosting our participants,” says Heather Carey, Senior Manager of CTS. “It’s a win-win where participants gain hands-on experience, and employers help shape skilled workers.” For more information, visit fanshawec.ca/preapp or contact Dan Fish, Pre-Apprenticeship Program Job Developer, at cts@fanshawec.ca.
Written By: K. Milhomens and J. Hall
