Worksport’s First Factory Job Fair Attracts Nearly 100 Applicants

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Worksport Ltd. (Nasdaq: WKSP; WKSPW) hosted a job fair on February 23, 2023, attracting close to 100 applicants for various roles at its manufacturing facility in Western New York. CEO Steve Rossi expressed satisfaction with the applicant pool, highlighting successful recruitment for skilled positions like machine operators and engineers. The company plans to begin hiring within 3-5 weeks to prepare for increased production of its proprietary solar and conventional light truck tonneau covers. Worksport aims to advance its growth in the sustainable energy and automotive sectors, reflecting its commitment to green solutions.

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• Successful job fair attracting nearly 100 applicants.
• Strong candidate pool for skilled positions, enhancing workforce quality.
• Expected hiring in 3-5 weeks aligns with production ramp-up.

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Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada, March 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Worksport Ltd. (Nasdaq: WKSP; WKSPW) (the “Company” or “Worksport”) was pleased to welcome close to 100 applicants seeking employment at the Company’s recent job fair held on February 23, 2023 at its 220,000 sq. ft. Western New York manufacturing facility. The participants ranged from those desiring production jobs on the factory floor to quality control and engineering candidates.

"We were very excited to see the high level of applicants coming from the Western, New York talent pool, which is also encouraging for planned future hires,” Worksport’s CEO, Steve Rossi, said. "We were able to find strong candidates for our more skilled positions, including machine operators and manufacturing and industrial engineers. We look forward to the day when we again meet other local residents for anticipated future hires."

To welcome the potential future employees, the Company served lunch and refreshments and provided tours of the advanced, newly updated factory with its high-tech production machines. Steven Rossi and the Worksport management team personally met with each applicant and the Company expects to begin hiring in the next 3-5 weeks in advance of a ramp-up in production.

"This is Worksport today, an exciting company moving closer to its revenue-generating potential, with a modernized American factory getting ready to produce its advanced, proprietary solar and conventional light truck tonneau covers," Rossi commented. "We anticipate having new and motivated employees involved with creating true green power solutions for the sustainable, clean energy, and automotive industries. We are excited and ready to move to the next phase in Worksport's upward progress."

About Worksport Ltd.

Worksport Ltd. (Nasdaq: WKSP; WKSPW), through its subsidiaries, designs, develops, manufactures, and owns the IP on a variety of tonneau covers, solar integrations, and NP (Non-Parasitic), Hydrogen-based true green energy solutions for the sustainable, clean energy, and automotive industries. Worksport Ltd. seeks to capitalize on the growing shift of consumer mindsets towards clean energy integrations with its proprietary solar solutions, mobile energy storage systems (ESS), and NP (Non-Parasitic), Hydrogen-based technology. For more information, please visit www.worksport.com.

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FAQ

What is the significance of the job fair hosted by Worksport on February 23, 2023?

The job fair attracted nearly 100 applicants, indicating strong local interest in job opportunities at Worksport's manufacturing facility.

What roles is Worksport hiring for after the job fair?

Worksport plans to hire for various roles, including machine operators and manufacturing and industrial engineers.

When does Worksport expect to begin hiring after the job fair?

Worksport expects to begin hiring within 3-5 weeks after the job fair.

What are Worksport's future production plans following the job fair?

Worksport aims to ramp up production of its solar and conventional light truck tonneau covers as part of its growth strategies.