Ford Canada President addresses CAPE, CAI students
Bill Osborne, President and CEO of Ford Canada, recently took time out from manning the helm of the company’s fourth-largest manufacturing market to discuss emerging trends in automotive manufacturing and marketing with students in the Centre for Automotive Parts Expertise (CAPE) and the Canadian Automotive Institute (CAI) at the Barrie Campus.
Auto Show
At the Canadian Automotive Institute (CAI), students have an opportunity to make their education stand out at the annual auto show! In September, the CAI students hold the largest outdoor auto show in North America!
This 100 per cent student-run outdoor learning lab gives students hands-on experience with major manufacturers and the public in the three-day event.
All major manufacturers participate and display new vehicles. The 22,000 plus visitors who attend every year appreciate the opportunity to browse in a “sales-free zone” and see all the new vehicle models.
Students take part in
- manufacturer training
- move-in and move-out process
- auto show display set-up
- vehicle detailing
and provide visitors with vehicle information in a professional manner.
Please visit Auto Show website for more information.
Canada’s Automotive School of Business
Support from our industry
Dear Future Automotive Student:You are ready to embark on a very important journey in life - your post-secondary education. This is no doubt one of the biggest decisions you will make. We are so delighted to see that you are considering the unique automotive business programs offered ONLY at the Canadian Automotive Institute at Georgian College.
By visiting this website you have demonstrated your interest in a very diverse, exciting, and ever changing industry - the automotive industry! You have also put forward the extra effort to research an automotive program that will provide you with endless opportunities! Read more from Rick Gauthier, President and CEO of the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association here.
Do you love cars? Do you have a passion for business? Are you interested in a career in the automotive industry? If so, the Canadian Automotive Institute, home of the only programs of their kind in Canada, is for you.
The Canadian Automotive Institute proudly boasts a
96 % graduate placement rate! The CAI graduates are well prepared for positions in virtually any sector of the automotive industry.
Scholarships and awards await CAI students
Have you considered applying for a Scholarship? Did you know that you can win an award before you start here - you must be accepted to a program to apply… it is that easy.
- Need some extra money for textbooks?
- Need a new computer?
Win an award to put towards it! Check out ALL of our Scholarships and Awards available by clicking on the orange box below titled “Awards & Scholarships”, see if you qualify to win here:
About The Canadian Automotive Institute
Founded in 1985, the Canadian Automotive Institute (CAI) at Georgian College in Barrie, Ontario, has continued its mandate to provide the automotive industry with business professionals capable of taking a leadership role within this challenging environment. This ambitious initiative was undertaken in co-operation with the Canadian automotive industry, including associations, corporate manufacturers, retailers, aftermarket sectors, and Georgian College.
CAI students attend Mustang Car Show at Ford!
Three Auto Show Committee students from CAI attended a unique Mustang Car Show at the Ford plant in Oakville during the long weekend in August. This was a wonderful opportunity for students to network with the automotive industry and see some really cool cars! Steve Monti, 2008 Auto Show Director and CAI student said “we couldn’t have asked for a better day, what a show! Of the thousands of car clubs out there, I have never seen such a turnout nor such direct manufacturer support for it…refreshing to see!”
View some pictures of the show to the right under Recent Photos.
About Us
Founded in 1985, the Canadian Automotive Institute (CAI) at Georgian College in Barrie, Ontario, has continued its mandate to provide the automotive industry with business professionals capable of taking a leadership role within this challenging environment. This ambitious initiative was undertaken in co-operation with the Canadian automotive industry, including associations, corporate manufacturers, retailers, aftermarket sectors, and Georgian College.
Alumni
CAI alumni job postings are now available on workopoliscampus.com
To access all Job Postings:
- Log on to workopoliscampus.com
- Register with your school’s access code gcstudent
- Begin your job search!
The Canadian Automotive Institute has over 2200 graduates around the world working in the automotive industry in various sectors.
The success of our programs can be contributed towards alumni support. CAI alumni hire co-op students and in turn may eventually hire graduates. They can relate to current students and know what amazing opportunities await them in the industry upon graduation! CAI alumni are leaders in the auto industry across Canada.
Keep in touch with CAI by completing the alumni contact form. This is vital to our continued communication with our valued alumni.
If you’re a graduate of Georgian’s three-year Business Administration - Automotive Marketing or Administration des affaires - Marketing automobile diploma program, you can earn a Georgian College Bachelor of Applied Business - Automotive Management degree. CAI alumni can choose to complete the degree either full-time or part-time.
Co-op
Why do Georgian grads get jobs?
For many it is because co-operative education gives them the competitive edge in today’s job market and Georgian is one of the best.
The Canadian Automotive Institute is renowned for maintaining a co-op employment rate of over 96 per cent in the automotive industry.
Our students and graduates are in high demand by industry leaders! Over 50% of CAI graduates find full-time employment with one of their co-op employers. Co-op works!
The proof?
We are the third-largest co-op college in Canada - with 99 per cent of our graduates finding jobs upon graduation!
Co-op is a paid work semester related to the student’s field of study and is an integral part of many Georgian diploma and degree programs.
The Centre for Co-operative education and Career Services is here to help.
- To find employment opportunities in your field of study, you can count on the assistance and expertise of our Co-op Consultants.
- They teach you the skills you need to land meaningful co-op jobs and to launch a career once you graduate.
Co-operative education helps you develop your skills through real, relevant work experience in the automotive industry. Co-op is a proven, realistic and practical system of career education. You must complete three paid co-op work terms during the course of your studies. When you graduate, you will have one year of work experience in the auto industry.
“My co-op experience at Georgian College in the Automotive Marketing program has been simply awesome. After working for a major manufacturer through a special event marketing company, I am now pursuing permanent employment in the event marketing field. Having this practical experience has made me confident as I apply for different opportunities. I am certain I am equipped with many of the tools that employers in the automotive industry are looking for.”
Dawn Moffatt - Grad Canadian Automotive Institute
Careers
Career in a Dynamic Industry - Canada is a nation on wheels. Over one million new vehicles are purchased annually and one in seven Canadians is employed directly or indirectly in automotive-related positions. This makes the automotive industry the country’s largest employer - and your biggest opportunity.
Graduates of the Business Administration Automotive Marketing program and the Bachelor of Applied Business Automotive Management program will find career opportunities in various automotive sectors. We are proud to boost a 99% job placement rate in the automotive industry. Our grads get careers in the auto industry! Examples of some employers include, but are not limited to:
Dealership
- Richmond Hill Toyota
- Georgian Pontiac
- Pfaff Audi Porsche
Aftermarket
- Active Green & Ross
- UAP/NAPA
- KC Automotive (Jobber Shop)
Finance & Insurance
- GMAC
- Daimler Chrysler Financial
- VFC
E-Commerce
- Curomax
- Boost
- Onlane
Corporate & Manufacturing Head Office
- Toyota Canada
- BMW Canada
- Audi Volkswagen Canada
Marketing & Event Management
- Maritz
- Integrated Automotive Group
- Desperado Marketing
Alumni
CAI alumni job postings are now available on workopoliscampus.com
To access all Job Postings:
- Log on to workopoliscampus.com
- Register with your school’s access code gcstudent
- Begin your job search!
The Canadian Automotive Institute has over 2200 graduates around the world working in the automotive industry in various sectors.
The success of our programs can be contributed towards alumni support. CAI alumni hire co-op students and in turn may eventually hire graduates. They can relate to current students and know what amazing opportunities await them in the industry upon graduation! CAI alumni are leaders in the auto industry across Canada.
Keep in touch with CAI by completing the alumni contact form. This is vital to our continued communication with our valued alumni.
If you’re a graduate of Georgian’s three-year Business Administration - Automotive Marketing or Administration des affaires - Marketing automobile diploma program, you can earn a Georgian College Bachelor of Applied Business - Automotive Management degree. CAI alumni can choose to complete the degree either full-time or part-time.
OMVIC
The Motor Vehicle Dealers Act, 2002, takes effect January 1, 2010. Are YOU ready?
How will the new Act impact your business?
What can YOU do to prepare?
What do YOU need to know?
Register now for OMVIC’S Automotive Certification Course and YOU will learn all about the regulations, code of ethics, licence appeal tribunals, advertising contracts, and more to keep your automotive business and/or career on the right track!Automotive Certification Course
Download the part-time registration formNote: Successful completion of this course does not mean you are automatically registered with OMVIC. Please visit www.omvic.on.ca for information about OMVIC registration.
This 21-hour credit course is the result of a joint venture between the Canadian Automotive Institute (CAI) and the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council (OMVIC). It is intended to promote professionalism in the Ontario automotive retail industry, to provide better protection for customers, and to set the standard for employee ethics within the automotive industry.
Successful completion of this course is mandatory for anyone wishing to become a vehicle salesperson or vehicle dealer in Ontario. With the Motor Vehicle Dealers Act 2002 (MVDA, 2002) coming into effect on January 1, 2010 OMVIC and the CAI, with the support of industry associations, strongly encourage you to sign up to learn what changes have been made to the Act that could impact you and your business. All new vehicle dealers and salespeople must enroll and successfully complete this course prior to registering with OMVIC.Who Should Enroll
- All motor vehicle dealers and salespeople in Ontario
- Mandatory for all new dealers and salespeople
OMVIC and CAI strongly encourage you to sign up for this revised course.
This course covers the laws, regulations and practices governing the purchase, sale and lease of motor vehicles in Ontario. There is a thorough explanation of the Motor Vehicle Dealers Act 2002 (the key statute governing the registration of dealers and salespersons) and the role of the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council (OMVIC) in the administration of that Act.
Students study:- MVDA, 2002 general regulations
- MVDA, 2002 code of ethics regulations and disciplinary process
- The role of the Licence Appeal Tribunal
- Motor Vehicle Dealers Compensation Fund
- Inspections and Investigations
- key principles of the Sales of Goods Act and the Consumer Protection Act
- registration and classes of registration
- advertising
- contracts
- disclosure
- rescission
There are three ways you can take this course:
1. By correspondence, with testing provided at numerous private Driver and Vehicle offices and Chamber of Commerce offices located throughout Ontario2. As a one-day on-site course taught by qualified automotive faculty. Testing will be completed at the end of each daily session. Sessions take place monthly at the Courtyard by Marriott Vaughan. One-day classes are also held at Georgian College (Barrie Campus) and in Ottawa approximately three times per year. The CAI will provide training in any city for eight or more students.
3. CAI faculty can come to your place of business and train your staff. Testing is completed on-site. Dates are listed on this page for on-site classes in Barrie,Vaughan and Ottawa.
Course Fee
$240 for correspondence delivery for new salespersons or dealers (includes workbook and exam at testing sites located throughout Ontario)$175 for correspondence delivery for salespeople and dealers who hold a valid licence through OMVIC and who successfully completed the course between January 1, 2007 and January 1, 2009
$345 for on-site delivery (includes workbook, full day teaching, lunch and complete testing provided at the end of each session)
Enrollment in the OMVIC automotive certificaton course entitles the registrant to one attempt at the test.
Registration Info
The CAI/OMVIC project office does not process in-person registrations - please call 1-877-722-1513 for registration information or download and fax the completed part-time registration form to 1-705-722-1524.For correspondence delivery: Once you’ve registered, course content will be sent to you by courier within 24-hours. Testing may be carried out immediately by calling the testing site telephone numbers included in your package. Testing sites are located throughout Ontario for your convenience. A verbal confirmation of your test mark will be available 24 hours after writing the tests (you must call the CAI at the above number). Test results are forwarded daily to OMVIC.
For OMVIC registration information, visit www.omvic.on.ca or call 1 (800) 943-6002.
OMVIC course contact info:
M. Williams
Project Manager (CAI)
The Canadian Automotive Institute
Georgian College
One Georgian Drive
Barrie, ON
L4M 3X9
Phone: (705) 722-1513 or 1-877-722-1513
Fax: (705) 722-1524
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