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Automotive Industry Joins Forces with Military
Automotive employers now have a new source of skilled workers to attract to the automotive service and repair industry. Automotive companies who support military family members join a large business community in Nova Scotia of Military Friendly Employers.
The Halifax Military Family Resource Centre launched the Hire-A-Military-Spouse program in 2005. Employers can now link to HireAMilitarySpouse.ca to view a list of resumes from individuals with an array of backgrounds from customer service, financial and trade sectors.
In 2006, the NS Automotive Human Resource Sector Council joined forces with the HMFRC to promote the 45 careers in the automotive sector. “Our primary goal is to assist military vehicle technicians in transitioning from military to private sector upon retirement.” Says Corrie Robley, Project Manager. “We have exciting career opportunities for them and Nova Scotia’s Automotive industry is taking proactive measures to attract, recruit and retain skilled vehicle technicians and warehouse personnel.”
Innovative Partnerships - A Model For Success
(Auto Atlantic Trade Magazine - December 2006)
The Nova Scotia Automotive Human Resource Sector Council recently teamed up with Halifax Military Family Resource Centre and MacPhee Pontiac GM (Dartmouth, N.S.) to establish a new model for success.
MacPhee Pontiac executives opened their minds to a new way of thinking. On October 27, the event team invited a small group of high school students with automotive career goals, a parent, and an adult in career transition, for a tour of the state-of-the-art dealership and career awareness presentation... click link below for full story.
Innovative Partnerships - A Model For Success
The Nova Scotia Automotive Human Resource Sector Council recently teamed up with Halifax Military Family Resource Centre and MacPhee Pontiac GM (Dartmouth, N.S.) to establish a new model for success.
MacPhee Pontiac executives opened their minds to a new way of thinking. On October 27, the event team invited a small group of high school students with automotive career goals, a parent, and an adult in career transition, for a career awareness presentation and tour of the state-of-the-art dealership.
The participants were introduced to the 45 careers in the automotive industry, learned how important essential skills are in the workplace, followed by a two-hour tour through the service and collision centres.
By keeping the group small, participants were able to infuse themselves into the work of the licensed technician. Technicians were asked to explain what diagnostic or mechanical tasks they were performing, what tools were being used and described a ‘day in the life of a technician’.
The tour was followed by an industry-sponsored luncheon that created an opportunity for participants to talk one-on-one with two certified technicians and apprentices. Employees provided insight into their experiences and answered participant questions. The Automotive Human Resource Sector Council provided information on N.S.C.C. automotive programs, the Apprenticeship model and need for Mentorship in the industry. A special thanks is extended to the Automotive Trades Association for sponsoring lunch.
“The excitement that the group left with was contagious” says Corrie Robley, Project Manager Automotive Human Resource Sector Council. “I have no doubt that the participants are now motivated to work in our industry. As one student summarized nicely “I’ll be back!”
The following week we received very positive feedback on the career event and learned that a participant applied for a customer service position at MacPhee’s.
And that is music to our ears.
If you would like to learn more on how to replicate this model in your company, contact Corrie Robley, Automotive Human Resource Sector Council at 1-877-860-3805
Visit www.HireAMilitarySpouse.ca to learn more about Military and Industry Partnerships. Become a military-friendly employer.
National Military / Industry Strategy
The Military Civilian Training Accreditation Program (MCTAP) is currently developing a Red Seal accreditation program that will seek to align CF military trades with the 44 Red Seal trades, including Automotive Vehicle Technician.
Red Seal Accreditation; The accreditation program will match accreditation of military training with the appropriate provincial technical, academic and professional licensing bodies in an effort to obtain formal civilian recognition of military training and experience.
More information can be found here.
To learn more about the Automotive Industry Partnership with the Department of National Defence, contact Corrie Robley, NS Automotive Human Resource Sector Council,
1-877-860-3805.