Allison undefinedMore from Allison undefinedCollision RepairAction Hero for a Day: Hertz to rent out 900hp Shelby Mustang GT500-H’s at select U.S. locationsToronto, Ontario — If you were ever concerned that the grocery-grabber rental car you booked might throw off your whole aesthetic when attending out-of-town events, Hertz may have another, considerably more muscular option for you. The global car rental company recently teamed up with Shelby American to offer its customers the chance to rent one […]May 19, 2022TrainingPerfect Scores and More: Autobody students rock Skills Alberta Post-Secondary ProvincialsEdmonton, Alberta — Post-secondary autobody repair students faced off last week at Skills Alberta’s Post-Secondary Provincial Skills Competition, where only one could be awarded the title of Alberta’s greatest young autobody repairer or automotive refinisher. The competition took place May 4 and 5, where contestants spent six hours each day demonstrating their skills at six different […]May 11, 2022TrainingFor the Future: Canadian Apprenticeship Forum to update 2009 study on ROI in apprenticeshipVictoria, British Columbia — British Columbians and skilled trades employers will soon learn more about the economic value of apprenticeships, thanks to a study funded by the B.C. government and the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF-FCA). In 2006 and 2009, CAF-FCA conducted two national studies to calculate the economic return on training investment for skilled trades employers […]December 3, 2021TrainingTools for Schools: Ontario invests $24 million into apprenticeship grant programScarborough, Ontario — The Ontario government announced a further investment of $24 million into the province’s Apprenticeship Capital Grant program on Thursday. Citing Centennial College’s $1.6 million equipment investment as a success story, Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development Monte McNaughton announced from the college’s School of Transportation that the Ford government is aiming to […]December 3, 2021TrainingOYAP, Bud: Ontario gov. increases funding for youth apprenticeship programWhitby, Ontario — Contending with a skilled trades gap that isn’t getting any smaller, the Ontario government has announced that they will be expanding the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP). This expansion will see an additional $2.9 million in funding for OYAP, bringing the government’s total investment in the program to $20 million. Currently, OYAP has […]November 26, 2021TrainingLeft Behind: More than 30 Ontario trades inspectors to be laid off for new Skilled Trades Ontario modelToronto, Ontario — Does the line, “I give you my word: not one single person will be laid off when I become Premier,” ring any bells to any Ontarians? Because the province’s skilled trades inspectors are reeling after the Ford government issued layoff notices to more than 30 Ontario College of Trades (OCOT) employees. “We regret to […]November 26, 2021HomeSATA Seal: SATA 410N painter course to kick off Dec. 6, space still availableToronto, Ontario — In the aim to fill a long-term gap in automotive refinishing training, SATA Canada is gearing up for its inaugural 410N automotive painter class (Red Seal equivalent), set to kick off on Dec. 6 at the company’s Vaughan, Ont. training facility. Open to new students and experienced painters alike, SATA’s new course will […]October 20, 2021HomeEyes on the Future: Mercedes-Benz announces interactive remote support via HoloLens headsetToronto, Canada — Imagine a world where repair solutions appear before your very eyes. Seems like a dream, right? Well, Mercedes-Benz Canada has announced the implementation of a training solution that offers just that. According to Mercedes-Benz, the new Mercedes-Benz Virtual Remote Support program allows technicians to wear the HoloLens 2 headset—a wireless, ‘holographic’ display device—to […]October 19, 2021HomeSpot Me a Welder?: Car-O-Liner® donating spot welder to trade school giveawayOttawa, Ontario – One lucky school could be the recipient of a brand new CTR7 Spot Welder, generously donated by Car-O-Liner® as part of the Skills Canada Collision Repair Program, directed by Skills/Compétences Canada. Valued at approximately $24,000 (USD), a spot welder of this calibre is expected to be a most welcome upgrade for eligible post-secondary […]October 21, 2020PeopleFanshawe Falcon takes the cover spot in latest issue of BodyworxBy BW Staff Peterborough, Ontario — October 16, 2017 — The latest issue of Bodyworx Professional is now available in digital release! This issue’s cover story gives you the inside view on the Fanshawe Falcon, a special project by Fanshawe College’s autobody department to celebrate the school’s 50th anniversary. Find out how they did it, […]October 16, 2017Previous PagePage 2 of 7Next Page
