New centre to help GM suppliers’ ex-workers

A new Action Centre has opened in Oshawa to provide job training, services and support to up to 1,700 workers from Independent Parts Supplier companies that were impacted by the closure at the General Motors Assembly Plant in Oshawa.

The Action Centre is in partnership with Unifor, and connects workers with job and training opportunities, counselling services and workshops that help them improve their job search, résumé writing and interview skills, said an Ontario government media release.

A job fair is also being organized on April 22 at Durham College in Oshawa to help connect workers more quickly with local job opportunities, it added.

“With this new Action Centre, we’re helping more workers who were impacted by the closure of the GM Assembly Plant in Oshawa,” said Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development. “We know this is a challenging time for many workers and families. Our government stands with the people in Durham region, and we will continue to help those affected by the closure adjust and retrain so they can quickly rejoin the workforce.”

Ontario’s Rapid Re-employment and Training Service and local Action Centres are dedicated to connecting job-seekers with immediate supports and quick access to training for good, quality jobs.

Quick Facts

  •  Ontario is investing $757,664 to help laid-off workers through the new Independent Parts Supplier Action Centre in Oshawa.
  • In fall 2019, a first Action Centre was opened on the General Motors premises in Oshawa. That Centre focuses on training and support for former GM employees.
  • The Employment Ontario network offers a range of services and supports that help businesses find talent and connect job-seekers to training and job opportunities.

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