The future of the industry is dependent upon attracting a new graduates to a career in the retail automotive industry. However, the industry is being challenged by a shortage of people entering skilled trades, particularly those that lead to a career in fixed operations.
The New Car Dealers Foundation of BC is proud to support students pursuing careers in the automotive industry through our CarCareerBC grants. To date, over $40,000 in grants have been awarded to students employed at new car dealerships, with additional $500 tool grants provided by our partner Snap-On starting this fall. More than $35,000 has also been awarded to partner schools across B.C., including BCIT, Coast Mountain College, College of New Caledonia, Georgian ABSC, Okanagan College, Vancouver Island University, and Vancouver Community College.
Recent recipients have shared their gratitude for this support:
“I really do not know what to say, other than thank you for this incredible and generous award. I feel very lucky to have the NCDA helping me to further my career with this grant. It will go a long way in alleviating some of the financial costs with starting out as an auto technician and I appreciate it more than I can express.” — Braeden H.
“I would like to thank you and the New Car Dealers Foundation of BC for awarding me in the amount of $2,000. I am very grateful for the opportunity to be able to pursue my education with the help of the tuition money. This grant will significantly contribute to my skills within my Kelowna Mazda career with the goal and purpose to better myself and my job.” — Tehya B.
Through initiatives like these, the Foundation continues to empower students, helping them build skills and careers that strengthen B.C.’s automotive industry.
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