MANUFACTURING FUNDAMENTALS CERTIFICATE+ GRANT APPLICATION WITH DEMOGRAPHIC NEEDS ASSESSMENT - ROUND 1

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This is an application to be considered for a Grant to cover the cost of tuition for the St. Clair College Manufacturing Fundamentals Certificate program, including over 10 other specialized workshops. This grant is part of Unifor’s EV Auto Sector Upskilling/Training Project and solely made possible through that project. All information will be kept confidential between Unifor, the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training, and Skills Development (MLITSD) and St. Clair College, and is solely used for the grant application.

The applicant must answer all questions accurately, honestly, and in its entirety to be considered for the grant.

The grant application must be submitted no later than Thursday December 11, 2025 by 12:00 PM via https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ManufacturingFundamentalsRound1 to be considered for the grant.

APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED THROUGH THE ABOVE SURVEY MONKEY LINK. NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED THROUGH EMAIL OR IN PERSON.

All successful applicants will be contacted around January 2, 2026, and must respond no later than January 5, 2026. If the successful applicant does not respond by said date, the applicant will be forfeited from the grant and the training certification program opportunity. All successful applicants will be required to meet with the Coordinator to fill out the onboarding paperwork.

The first cohort of the Manufacturing Fundamentals Certificate+ program will commence on February 9, 2026 in person at Unifor Local 707 Oakville, ON. You can find the program course information on the flyer through your Chairperson, Local Union or Action Centre committee. More information to be provided upon grant acceptance.

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* 1. Name of Applicant:

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* 2. Address:

Address

Address 2

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Country

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* 3. Email:

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* 4. Phone:

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* 5. List your previous employer(s) in the automotive industry:

Employer 1:

Employer 2:

Employer 3:

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* 6. What Unifor Local are you affiliated with:

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* 7. What was your previous hourly wage bracket?

Minimum wage

$18 - $20

$21 - $25

$26 - $30

$30+

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Are you currently working?

Full-time

Part-time

Temporary/Casual

Seasonal

Self Employed

Contractual

Other (please specify)

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* 9. Are you part of a plant closure (full or partial) or on a layoff in the automotive industry?

Yes

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* 10. If you are not working, what is your source of income?

Employment Insurance

Pension

Disability

Ontario Works

No Income

Other (please specify)

None of the above

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* 11. What age group do you fall within?

18-29

30-35

36-55

56 or over

Other (please specify)

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* 12. What is your status in Canada?

Canadian Citizen

Permanent Resident

Work or Study Permit

Other (please specify)

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* 13. What is your gender identity?

Male

Female

Other Gender

Prefer not to answer

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* 14. Do you identify or fall within any of these areas (Please check all that apply)?

Female

Indigenous (First Nation, Metis, Inuit)

2SLGBTQ+

Racialized person

Identified Disability

Justice-involved

Youth (age 15-29)

Other (please specify)

None of the above

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* 15. What is your highest level of education?

Below Grade 12

Grade 12 Diploma or GED

Community College

University

Other (please specify)

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* 16. If you have a Diploma or Certificate other than Grade 12, please specify:

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* 17. What is your level in each area of English?

	None	Basic	Intermediate	Advanced
Reading	Reading None	Reading Basic	Reading Intermediate	Reading Advanced	Reading
Writing	Writing None	Writing Basic	Writing Intermediate	Writing Advanced	Writing
Speaking	Speaking None	Speaking Basic	Speaking Intermediate	Speaking Advanced	Speaking

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* 18. What is your Math level?

Less than Grade 10

Grade 10

Grade 12+

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* 19. Please check the boxes that describe your present computer skills:

	None	Basic	Competent
Using Email/Internet:	Using Email/Internet: None	Using Email/Internet: Basic	Using Email/Internet: Competent
Word Processing (Microsoft Word):	Word Processing (Microsoft Word): None	Word Processing (Microsoft Word): Basic	Word Processing (Microsoft Word): Competent
Excel:	Excel: None	Excel: Basic	Excel: Competent
PowerPoint:	PowerPoint: None	PowerPoint: Basic	PowerPoint: Competent

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* 20. Are you currently enrolled in a training/upskilling or education program?

Yes

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* 21. If yes, is it through your employer?

Yes

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* 22. If you are currently enrolled in a training/upskilling or education program, what is it for?

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* 23. Will your employer be offering you or have they offered you upskilling/training in the EV automotive sector?

Yes

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* 24. Are you interested in upskilling/training and/or schooling in the Electric Vehicle (EV) sector (including battery plant-related supply chain)?

Yes

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* 25. Are you committed to attending school for four (4) hours each day from Monday to Friday to complete the Manufacturing Fundamentals Certificate+ program? This would include a total of 20 hours per week of online class time (with a mandatory in-person first four (4) days of classes) for approximately 4 months with no classes being scheduled on statutory holidays. Program is to run from February 9, 2026 to June 12, 2026.

Yes

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* 26. Would you be able to attend the first four (4) days of classes in-person February 9, 2026 to February 12, 2026 at Unifor Local 707 Oakville, ON from 9am – 1pm each day?

Yes

Other (please specify)

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* 27. After the initial four (4) days of in-person classes, would you be able to attend class through online delivery for the entirety of the program? This will require you to use a laptop computer with the camera enabled/microphone and you must have reliable and secure internet.

Yes

Other (please specify)

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* 28. Do you have vacation or any other required time off that would prevent you from attending any of the courses? (Classes from February 9, 2026 to June 12, 2026).

Yes

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* 29. If you answered “Yes” to the previous question, what are the dates that you would not be able to attend and please state the reason:

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* 30. If you are working will you be able to attend school Monday to Friday (online) for the entirety of the program?

Yes

Not applicable

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* 31. If you successfully receive the Manufacturing Fundamentals Certificate+, will it help you advance at your current workplace?

Yes

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* 32. If yes, explain in what way?

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* 33. If no, will you be applying for open positions in the EV Sector (including battery plant-related supply chain) and/or other manufacturing sectors?

Yes

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* 34. If you will not benefit at your workplace from receiving the Manufacturing Fundamentals Certificate+ and you do not plan to apply for open positions in the EV Sector or any other manufacturing sectors, please explain the reason you want to take this program?

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* 35. Are you willing to work (check all that apply)?

Weekends

Steady days

Steady afternoons

Steady midnights

Rotational shifts

Continental shifts

None of the above

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* 36. The program requires usage of a laptop computer with a camera enabled and to have reliable, secure internet. Do you have access to those requirements?

Yes

Other (please specify)

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* 37. The first four (4) days of classes will be held in person at Unifor Local 707 Oakville, ON from 9am to 1pm each day. Do you have reliable transportation to attend those classes?

Yes

Other (please specify)

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* 38. If you answered “No” to the previous question, please state the reasons why.

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* 39. Do you have any barriers that may prevent you from attending school or employment (check all that apply)?

No access to a laptop/computer with a camera enabled

No access to reliable and secure internet

Unable to secure childcare

Childcare costs

Transportation/access to transportation

Class Schedule

Financial

Other (please specify)

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* 40. Please select all that you have competent experience in:

Production work

Forklift driver

Skilled trades

Automation/Robotics

Mechanical Repair

Supervisor

Construction

Manufacturing

Warehouse

Clerical/Administrative

Quality

Other (please specify)

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* 41. Have you participated in any Unifor Skills Development Fund (SDF) training previously (within the last two years)? Courses at the Unifor (Port Elgin) Family Education Centre is not considered SDF training.

Yes

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* 42. Briefly explain why you want to take the Manufacturing Fundamentals Certificate+ program course:

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* 43. You acknowledge and understand that the program requires you to supply your own laptop computer with your camera/microphone enabled, reliable/secure internet, and potentially other standard school supplies/equipment that the grant (St. Clair College or Unifor) will not cover the cost for these items.

*Computer laptop use and reliable internet will be made available at Action Centre locations to eliminate barriers to participation (if needed).

You agree and understand that if awarded the grant, you are required to follow all St. Clair College’s policies and rules, and be committed to attending all classes to complete the program. You could face being expelled from the course and your grant terminated if you do not follow St. Clair College’s rules and policies, if your attendance is poor and/or if Unifor deems there is a conflict.

As part of the application vetting process your Union and/or workplace may be contacted which you give consent and permission to do so.

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* 44. I confirm that all information provided has been completed accurately and honestly.

I consent to Unifor using this information for the sole purpose of applying to cover my tuition to attend a program offered through a grant for Unifor’s EV Auto Sector Upskilling/Training Project.

I understand that my application does not guarantee me to receive the grant and that the number of grants awarded are limited, as well, I will not hold any party accountable if I am not selected for the applicable grant.

By submitting this application, I agree to all terms set out in this application.

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