Dilution of the marketplace with too many similar programs creates considerable obstacles for students when pursuing co-operative education, clinical and field placements. Since its inception, the CAI and its students have benefited considerably from industry contributions for capital improvements including new computer labs and resource centres. Also, as a result of the generous support of the domestic and import automotive manufacturers, CAI students host the largest outdoor auto show in North America every September at Georgian's Barrie Campus. The centre provides entry-level graduates with expertise in automotive manufacturing, automotive parts design, tool and die, and CNC machining. Georgian's Professional Golf Management Program is recognized by the industry as the best in the nation.
Graduates are competitive in job prospects world-wide .
The CPGA and affiliated groups provide seed money for new projects in addition to contributing scholarships. The programs and curriculum are driven by national Boards of Directors or advisory committees comprised of some of the leading executives in the industry. The Automotive Marketing program offers a bilingual stream for francophone students. In Ontario, one in five jobs relies on the automotive sector. Approximately 53,000 workers are currently employed in assembly plants with the automotive parts industry employing 90,000 people.