Toronto, Ontario -- An auto parts behemoth is teaming up to provide training alongside a major collision industry group.
United Auto Parts/National Auto Parts Association is joining I-CAR Canada's sustaining partner program.
Through this partnership, UAP/NAPA customers can now earn I-CAR Canada training credits by completing select UAP/NAPA courses. This integration streamlines the certification process and reduces training redundancy, making it more efficient for professionals to achieve their training goals.
According to Stuart Klein, executive director of I-CAR Canada, the collaboration aims to provide technicians with greater access to high-quality education, ensuring they are equipped to perform safe and effective repairs in an evolving automotive landscape.
“By welcoming UAP/NAPA into this program, we are expanding access to high-quality training while reducing redundancy, making it easier for professionals to achieve their training goals," he said. "This partnership underscores our commitment to supporting the sustainability of our workforce and ensuring repair excellence.”
Yves Racette, Director of NAPA/NexDrive Program Development, highlighted the alignment of this partnership with NAPA's ongoing strategy to provide top-tier training, especially in the growing electric vehicle sector.
“We are very happy to partner with I-CAR Canada to align our ongoing efforts in providing the Canadian automotive industry with first-class training and education”, he said. “We believe this partnership is aligned with our ongoing strategy to provide the best possible training to shops and technicians from across the country, including the growing EV sector. Having a more standardized approach will benefit the key players in the market as well as the customers.”
