2023 Earth Switch Program
Funded by the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)'s Regional Future Workforce Program in 2023, Earth Switch was designed to introduce 600 students from grades 10 to 12 and 500 post-secondary students to new career opportunities in the automotive and mobility sector, with a focus on vehicle innovation and electric vehicles. The Switch program drew on the extensive resources of the Earth District consortium with its expansive network of community and industry partners and proven track record of successful program implementation for young people.
The Switch program took place in three main geographic nodes:
Scarborough | Durham Region | Peterborough & the Kawarthas
Earth Switch was developed in conjunction with school boards, industry, and other partners. The primary aim of the Switch program was to provide students with accessible information and fun and innovative learning tools to expand their understanding of and career possibilities in Ontario’s emerging electric vehicle and mobility climate economy.
The program consisted of:
- Industry tours
- Trade events
- Problem-solving hackathons
- Internships offering industry-led work-integrated learning opportunities
Results
The Switch Program reached:
1,910 high school students
2,299 post-secondary students
And involved 40 externals partners!
