A Berwick components manufacturer has been given a $55,000 helping hand to adapt to the national automotive industry shutdown.
Australian Precision Technologies (APT) received the grant for a new workforce strategy as part of the State Government’s program to help affected businesses in the automotive supply chain.
The manufacturer produces customised and high-precision components for the automotive, aeronautics and defence industries.
Its workforce strategy project will include an organisational redesign and management coaching workshops.
During a visit to the firm on 30 May, Narre Warren South MP Judith Couacaud Graley said the grant would ensure APT thrived during the transition.
“It’s terrific that we can support an innovative company to grow bigger and create more jobs for local people.”
The government’s Automotive Supply Chain Transition Program has so far provided $1.5 million to 40 companies.
Industry and Employment Minister Wade Noonan said the grants helped companies identify future markets, plan for transition and ensure their workforce was sustainable.
Details: business.vic.gov.au/asctp or call Business Victoria on 13 22 15.
