The latest issue of Bodyworx & Paint Professional is available now, exploring the people, skills and training shaping the future of Canada’s collision repair industry.
As the industry continues to evolve, developing the next generation of technicians is becoming increasingly important. This issue looks at how young people are being introduced to the skilled trades, the training opportunities helping prepare them for careers in collision repair and the changes shops and industry organizations are making to meet what’s ahead.
Inside this issue:
- Skills Ontario: Take a closer look at the 2026 Skills Ontario Competition and the opportunities it is creating for the next generation of skilled tradespeople.
- Industry Outlook: Bill Speed shares his perspective on the people, challenges and opportunities influencing the collision repair industry today.
- Building the Next Generation: Lucas Chang explores why the industry needs to start developing its future technicians earlier.
- EV Training: Learn more about I-CAR Canada’s new hands-on EV training centre and how it is preparing Canadian technicians for high-voltage repairs.
From skills competitions and early exposure to the trade to hands-on training for emerging vehicle technology, this issue looks at how the industry is preparing its people for what comes next.
Click here to read the latest issue of Bodyworx & Paint Professional.
