EaRTH Switch

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EaRTH Switch is 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 draws 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 will take place in three main geographic nodes:

• Scarborough
• Durham Region
• Peterborough & the Kawarthas

It has been developed in conjunction with school boards, industry, and other partners. The primary aim of the Switch program is 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 consists of:

• Industry tours
• Trade events
• Problem-solving hackathons
• Internships offering industry-led work-integrated learning opportunities