GM Canada Welcomes Grade Nine Students for Take Our Kids to Work Day
Nearly 160 students participate in events at GM facilities
2014-11-05
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OSHAWA, ON (November 5, 2014) – GM Canada opened its doors to welcome Grade Nine students participating in the Take Our Kids To Work Day program. GM Canada has been part of the program for more than 10 years, and in 2014 nearly 160 students experienced working for a global automotive company.
“Take Our Kids To Work Day offers students real world experience and learning about the world of work as they begin to explore potential career paths,” said Kevin W. Williams, president and managing director, GM Canada. “Visiting a global automotive company, like GM Canada, will help these students understand the importance of staying in school and the benefits math and science can have in their future.”
Students were welcomed at five GM facilities:
- GM Canada Headquarters, Oshawa, ON
- Canadian Engineering Centre, Oshawa, ON
- Oshawa Assembly Plant, Oshawa, ON
- St. Catharines Powertrain, St. Catharines, ON
- CAMI Assembly, Ingersoll, ON
Students experienced a range of work conducted by GM Canada employees that included:
- Plant tours
- Review of safety protocols for various automotive environments
- Simulated work environments assembling vehicles and components
- Advanced technology and safety demonstrations
- New vehicle displays
- Opportunities to hear from GM Canada Executives
Take Our Kids to WorkTM is an annual national program in which Grade 9 (or equivalent) students are hosted by parents, friends, relatives and volunteers at workplaces across the country every November. The program supports career development by helping students connect school, the world of work, and their own futures. Take Our Kids to Work™ is our signature program which began in 1994 in the Greater Toronto area. Today, students across Canada, from Nunavut to Newfoundland participate in the program.
About GM in Canada
Headquartered in Oshawa, Ontario, General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL) employs more than 9,000 people across the country and is a recognized leader in green manufacturing. GMCL markets the full range of fuel-efficient Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac vehicles and related services through Canada’s largest automotive dealer network. More information regarding GMCL models can be found at www.gm.ca, or by following @GMCanada on Twitter.
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