Members of the press are invited to join the Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada and St. Clair College for a special announcement on the launch of a new project supporting the recruitment, retention and advancement of women in the automotive aftermarket industry.

On this occasion, speakers will include:

• Waseem Habash, Vice President, Academic, St. Clair College


• France Daviault, Senior Director of Industry Relations, Automotive Industries Association of Canada


• Nour Hachem, Pre-Apprenticeship Project Manager, St. Clair College

WHEN:                 Thursday October 29, 2015 at 10:30 a.m.

WHERE:               Ford Centre for Excellence in Manufacturing - Main Lobby - St. Clair College2000 Talbot Road West, Windsor, ON N9A 6S4

A photo opportunity and one-on-one interviews available post-announcement. Please note that all details are subject to change. All times are local.

About AIA Canada

The Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada is the national trade association representing the automotive service and repair industry in Canada. AIA’s mandate is to promote, educate and represent members in all areas that impact the growth and prosperity of the industry. To learn more, please visit www.aiacanada.com.

About St. Clair College

St. Clair College, with 4 campuses in Southwestern Ontario, provides excellence in postsecondary education along with lifelong learning opportunities for more than 8,500 full time and 20,000 part time learners. St. Clair College values a dynamic and supportive learning environment that is student- focused and results oriented. It’s the College where students start HERE go anywhere.

For more information, please contact:

Media Inquiries Sara Chenier Communications Coordinator Automative Industries Association of Canada 180 Elgin Street, Suite 1400 Ottawa (ON) K2P 2K3 Tel.: (613) 728-5821 / (800) 808-2920 ext. 233 sara.chenier@aiacanada.com

On-site Inquiries Ann Hetherington Director of Marketing St. Clair College 2000 Talbot Road West, Windsor ON N9A 6S4 Tel: (519) 972-2775 ahetherington@stclaircollege.ca