STUDENTS SHINE AT NAIT SHOW
Students from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology impressed crowds at the school’s annual Show ’n’ Shine in June 2025. Restoration projects and technical skills were on display, drawing attention from both the local community and industry representatives. Instructors said the students demonstrated creativity and craftsmanship in a trade desperate for young talent. The event also served as a recruitment tool for the skilled trades with one NAIT faculty member said, “These students show the industry’s future is in good hands.”
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GEORGIAN GOES GLOBAL
In July 2025, Georgian College announced a partnership with AMENA Auto to launch a dealer academy program for the Middle East and North Africa. The Automotive Business School of Canada at Georgian is adapting its curriculum to regional realities, covering aftermarket operations and service management. Leaders said the program demonstrates how Canadian expertise can be exported to global markets. For students, it provides opportunities to engage in cross cultural industry training. Organizers said, “The program is about knowledge transfer and building stronger international links.”
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FRESH EV REPAIR COURSE
In July, I-CAR Canada introduced training course offering Canada’s collision repair professionals an introduction to electric vehicles. The program teaches essentials such as how to use proper personal protective equipment, how to disable and reactivate EV systems and how to work with service tools like milliohm meters. The course also covers critical maintenance steps including high-voltage battery removal and thermal system testing, ensuring that repair professionals can perform them correctly. These skills position repair shops to meet regulatory expectations, support staff development, and improve service quality—crucial once EV volumes in Canada continue to rise.
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