Charged Coaching: Federal government to invest in VR training for 400 EV sector workers in Windsor area
Windsor, Ontario — The Canadian federal government, in partnership with Upskill Canada, has announced that it will be covering the cost to train approximately 400 people for Windsor’s electric vehicle (EV) battery plant. Specifically referred to as the “Battery Boost” program, the initiative is set to run from February 2025 to March 2026. The program […]
September Startups: B.C. skills program offering $3,500 to upskill trades workers entering September training in EV repair, more
Victoria, British Columbia — British Columbia’s Stronger B.C. Future Skills grant program—which first launched in 2023—is once again accepting grant applications for up to $3,500 in funds to help cover tuition costs or short-term training programs at public post-secondary institutions. On Wednesday, the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills specifically noted in a public […]
Electric Learning: SEMA 2024 Education Program to offer EV 101 and high-voltage safety certification through Legacy EV
Las Vegas, Nevada — While the heat of summer may feel like it’s here to stay, autumn approaches on the horizon–and with it, this year’s 2024 SEMA Show, where attendees will have the exclusive opportunity to become electric vehicle (EV) and EV safety-certified. The 2024 SEMA show will take place from November 5 through November […]
Electric Education: Auto Prévention to offer EV safety course via Quebec CPCPA partnership
Quebec City, Quebec — Auto Prévention, an occupational health and safety specialist for Quebec’s automotive industry, has announced a collaboration with the Provincial Council of Automotive Service Industry Party Committees (CPCPA) to launch a new EV safety certificate. To develop the program, Auto Prévention is also in partnership with the province’s joint committees (CPAs) and […]
Electrifying Curriculum: Students at Lakeshore high school to begin building electric vehicles every semester
Port Colborne, Ontario — Students at St. Anne Catholic High School in the Lakeshore region are the first in Canada to receive and utilize a Switch electric vehicle kit. This learning tool allows students to assemble and disassemble a fully-functional three-wheeled vehicle powered by a 96-volt lithium-ion battery. “Everything is open and exposed so that […]
Awarding EV Excellence: St. Lawrence College graduate and certified auto tech wins Provincial Premier’s Award
St. Lawrence, Ontario — In an awards ceremony that took place on November 27, Saifulah Sanaye was announced as the recipient of a Premier’s Award in the apprenticeship category. The Premier’s Awards celebrate Onatrio’s outstanding college graduates and recognizes graduates making important social and economic contributions to Ontario and are administered by Colleges Ontario. Sanaye […]
