Musket Transport is proud to announce its annual funding initiative for women pursuing careers in the transportation industry. The company will again provide manual AZ driver training grants at its Career College, CHET, offering a unique opportunity for women to enter the commercial driving profession.
This scholarship program aims to remove the financial barriers often faced by women interested in the transport industry. Musket Transport is committed to training and employing women as commercial drivers, with the goal of creating a more diverse and inclusive workforce within the sector.
Candidates, who successfully complete the training, pass the Ministry Road Test, and Musket's Carrier Road Test will be offered full-time employment as commercial drivers at Musket Transport.
"We are deeply committed to empowering women by giving them the skills and opportunities to succeed in a traditionally male-dominated field," said Sophia Sniegowski Begidzhanov, Corporate Communications Officer at Musket Transport. "This scholarship removes the initial financial hurdle that can prevent women from pursuing a career as a commercial driver. We are excited to continue this initiative and look forward to seeing more women join the industry."
Program Details:
The grant program is open to GTA residents from January 2, 2025 – February 29, 2025 and Halton & Hamilton Region residents from March 8, 2025 – May 5, 2025. Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Fulfill the requirements to legally train on a commercial vehicle in Canada.
- Be a resident of the GTA (January-February) or Halton & Hamilton Region (March-May).
- Demonstrate qualities such as punctuality, responsibility, commitment, and respect.
- Show a readiness to learn and complete home study as part of the MELT AZ program.
- Evaluation interview midway through the AZ training will help assess the progress of each candidate. Recipients who are unable to continue the program will not face any financial consequences.
- Successful candidates will have access to additional training programs in financial literacy and TAT's human trafficking awareness course.
Grant Terms:
The manual transmission training costs $7,500. Should a scholarship recipient decide to leave Musket Transport within the first few months of employment, the grant will be repaid on a pro-rated basis, with $1,000 deducted for each month of employment. For example, if a recipient leaves after 3 months of employment, the remaining balance to be repaid would be $4,500.
Recipients will be announced on International Women's Day, March 8, 2025.
How to Apply:
Women residing in the GTA are encouraged to apply for the Mississauga Campus scholarship from January 2, 2025 – February 29, 2025. For those in the Halton & Hamilton regions, the application period for the Burlington Campus runs from March 8, 2025 – May 5, 2025.
To learn more about the program and review the student driver requirements, please visit the blog post on CHET's website.
"We're not just offering a job; we're offering a skilled trade and a career path," added Sniegowski. "If you're ready to conquer the roads safely and confidently, we encourage you to apply."