PARTICIPANTS 

Who can be a participant? 
What will they do?

During the program period beginning in September and extending to December 15, 2020, interested individuals:

  • May apply to be a Participant if they:

    • Are a displaced or furloughed worker; or

    • Have experienced significant financial hardship due to COVID-19

  • Will learn new skills and about emerging sectors

  • Will network with other professionals in the field

  • Develop the expertise to continue working in resilient sectors in our economy

Which emerging sectors are part of this ACI?

ACI targets companies who come from non-tourism dependent, emerging industries engaged in, but not limited to:

  • Aerospace

  • Agri-Tech

  • Aquaculture

  • Clean Energy

  • Creative Industries

  • Healthcare

  • Local Food Production and Manufacturing

  • Manufacturing

  • Natural Resource Management

  • Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fields

  • Smart, Sustainable Communities

  • Technology, Cyber Security

  • Waste Reduction Services

How does a Participant benefit from the ACI experience?

A Participant will receive

  • Full-time or part-time opportunities with a Host Company or organization in non-tourism based, emerging industries

  • Monthly wages and optional health insurance benefits for the duration of the program

  • Formal and/or on-the-job training and industry knowledge to bring you up-to-speed or take you to the next level in the position and field you’re matched with

  • Opportunity to learn about and develop a new career in a resilient sector of our local economy

 

Apply Now!

Yes, I’m interested in applying as a Participant! Contact us and we’ll follow up with you shortly.

Subject to change without notice.