Career decisions do not come easy to most individuals. A career in the trades can offer a challenging career with competitive wages and the satisfaction of working with your hands on the latest automotive technology. The TestDrive program offers a stimulating experience in the automotive trades to help you steer your future in the right direction!
Applications for Summer 2020 are now closed.
When completing your online application, please ensure to include your Cover Letter and Resume.
2020 Application Deadline is:
December 20, 2019
Other dates of interest:
Interview-Preparation Workshop:
| Region | Date |
|---|---|
| CCRCE | February 5, 2020 |
| HRCE | February 12, 2020 |
| SSRCE | February 21, 2020 |
| TCRCE | January 13, 2020 |
Student Interviews:
| Region | Date |
|---|---|
| CCRCE | February 25, 2020 |
| HRCE | February 18, 19, & 20, 2020 |
| SSRCE | March TBD 2020 |
| TCRCE | February 26, 2020 |
Family Information Session:
| Region | Date |
|---|---|
| CCRCE | April 7, 2020 |
| HRCE | April 16, 2020 |
| SSRCE | April 14, 2020 |
| TCRCE | April 15, 2020 |
NSCC Safety Training Blocks:
| Region | Week One | Week Two |
|---|---|---|
| CCRCE | May 5-7, 2020 | June 2-4, 2020 |
| HRCE | May 13-15, 2020 | June 3-5, 2020 |
| SSRCE | May 11-13, 2020 | May 25-27, 2020 |
| TCRCE | May 4-6, 2020 | May 25-27, 2020 |
The Test Drive program offers you the chance to work in a variety of different automotive trades, while earning 3 high school co-op credits, up to 300 apprenticeship hours, and NSCC scholarship opportunities. And to top it all off, you’ll get paid for a portion of your summer work placement!
Do you have questions about the program? Please see our FAQ for the answers you seek.
You are eligible for the TestDrive program if you:
- Are in Grade 10 or 11.
- Will be 16 years of age, as of May 1, 2020
- Are interested in exploring a career in the Motive Power industry
Once the forms are completed, please email them to testdrive@automotivesectorcouncil.ca or fax them to (902) 465-5734.
