AutoServiceWorld.com authored a piece on NC’s School of Trades new pre-apprenticeship program for women in the skilled trades. The initiative is described as a “stepping stone” for women into the auto repair and service industry.
The story notes that the Canadian Government is offering an Apprenticeship Incentive Grant for Women to help address the shortage in the skilled trades workforce. The grant provides $3,000 to $6,000 annually for a successfully completed apprenticeship program in eligible Red Seal trades, among which Automotive Service Technician is a recognized trade.
