Chatham-Kent, Ontario – The Ontario government has plans to pump $1.6 million into the trades and automotive sectors in Chatham-Kent and Leamington, further bolstering the province’s investment in the future of Canada’s auto industry.
St. Clair College of Applied Arts and Technology’s Career Ready program is set to receive an investment of $772,750 to help provide training for individuals in the automotive and advanced manufacturing sectors.
“St. Clair College is pleased to have this additional provincial funding to help support our local employers in the automotive manufacturing and advanced manufacturing sectors,” said college president Patti France.
“This funding will help local employers with wage incentives and support our students in entering the workforce to gain the knowledge and skills they will need on the job.”
The province also announced an additional $480,000 investment in a program run by FCA Canada to train people in the automotive industry through student employment opportunities.
Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development Monte McNaughton spoke to the increasing demand for skilled trades workers in Ontario.
“As we reopen our economy, training and retraining are essential. People need jobs. More businesses need skilled workers. Projects like the ones we’re supporting in Chatham-Kent––Leamington will help bring them together,” said McNaughton.
