FREE EV AND AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY CHAIN CAREER EXPLORATION

Ready to Explore a Career in the Electric Vehicle Automotive Industry?

This free course provides a practical introduction to the technologies driving the EV industry and supply chain. Learn about automation and design, as well as motors and drives. This hands-on course is designed for learners of all levels, from recent high school graduates to people considering career opportunities in the EV automotive and manufacturing industries.

Sheridan College

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Session Details:

Cohort 2: 10 weeks (May 6, 2026 – July 10, 2026) Wednesdays (online) and Fridays (in‑person lab)
20 hours online + 40 hours in‑class training at Sheridan College, Davis Campus
Participants receive a certificate upon completion

Course Highlights:

Career Planning, Industry Overview, and Shop Safety
Tools of the Trade and Introduction to Industrial Robotics
Motion Programming and Path Accuracy
Structured Programming, I/O Logic, and Digital Simulation
Fundamentals of Motors and Energy Conversion
Motor Speed Control, Drives, and Industry Trends
Motor Selection and Application in EV Systems
Engineering Drawings and Quality Control
Design and Analysis for Automotive Manufacturing
Advanced Manufacturing and Career Reflection

Eligibility

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Permanent Resident or Canadian Citizen
Resident of Ontario
CLB 5/6 or IELTS 5 (if English is not your first language)
Applications encouraged from equity-deserving groups (i.e. women, youth, newcomers, Indigenous, racialized persons, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities.)

This program is funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program.