Launching Learning: Fix Network Canada opens third training centre
Calgary, Alberta — Fix Network Canada is proud to announce the grand opening of its third training centre in Calgary, Alberta. Recognizing the automotive industry’s need for continuous learning and development as well as the need for skilled technicians in the automotive repair industry, Fix Network Canada originally launched its first training centre in Milton, […]
Leading Ladies: Jill of all Trades events at NAIT, SAIT see 150 participants each
Edmonton, Alberta — Alberta’s polytechnic schools each hosted a Jill of all Trades career exploration event in late November, where each welcomed more than 150 young women for a day of exploration and learning about careers in Canada’s skilled trades. Attendees had the chance to learn more about career paths in manufacturing, fabrication, maintenance, construction, […]
Pre-Paint Productivity: Free service technician webinar from ASE; next Tuesday
Toronto, Ontario — The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is hosting a free webinar for service technicians on Tuesday, December 5 at 4:00 pm ET. The name of the webinar is “Pre-Paint Operating Procedures for Increased Productivity,” and will feature guest speaker, Tim McKinney from ITW Evercoat who will show participants why proper […]
Revving Up the Future: Daniel Trevisanutto, owner of CARSTAR Thunder Bay shows out for trade exhibition
Hamilton, Ontario — Daniel Trevisanutto, owner of CARSTAR Thunder Bay has recently become an active participant in Ontario’s Level Up career fair initiative to connect with the future talent of the industry. Trevisanutto recently attended one of Ontario’s Level Up events, a multi-day series of career fairs that brings together skilled professionals from across varying […]
What the Weld?!: Webinar wrap-up and review
Toronto, Ontario — Yesterday, guests tuned in to for an exclusive webinar featuring Jeramy Holloway, lead trainer at Spanesi Americas. During the event, Holloway discussed training techniques, the onset of new materials and all of the nitty gritty details when it comes to automotive welding. If you missed the event, don’t fret! Check out the link […]
Expanding Hue-rizons: Color Compass University kicks off with outer panel repair specialist course
Toronto, Ontario – Color Compass announced that it has successfully kicked off module one of the outer panel repair specialist (OPRS) course with Betag North America. The program—which features locations in key cities all across North America—offers insights on topics such as how to be appropriately staffed for your business partnerships and work mix; how to […]
Boot Camp in Session: SAAR donates thousands toward autobody education, training programs
Regina, Saskatchewan — The Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers (SAAR) is at it again with their ever-continuing generosity. The organization recently donated $3,300 to Sask Polytechnic to support Auto Body Skills Boot Camps in Regina and Saskatoon. The initiative aims to provide aspiring students with hands-on experience and valuable skills in the field of autobody […]
Driving Dreams: Johnny K’s CARSTAR Ellerslie welcomes NAIT pre-employment students for shop tour
Edmonton, Alberta — CARSTAR Ellerslie, owned by CARSTAR Johnny K Group, recently hosted a shop tour for 20 students and instructors from the pre-employment program at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT). According to a post from the CARSTAR Canada corporate LinkedIn page, students were drawn to the body and paint departments, as well […]
Fully Charged: Canadian EV educator David Giles forms new electric vehicle training and consulting business
Halifax, Nova Scotia — David Giles, co-founder of All EV Canada and longtime EV educator, has formed a new business venture: PoweredEV Training and Consulting. “We are a global consulting company with over 20 years of experience in strategic planning and course development for electric vehicles,” Giles wrote on LinkedIn. “We work in the world […]
Unleashing Potential: Tropicana to host 2023 class field trip at Canadian Collison Repair Academy
Toronto, Ontario — Tropicana Community Services is bringing students from its Auto Body and Collision Damage Repairer Pre-Apprenticeship program to the Canadian Collision Repair Academy (CCRA) for their annual class field trip, a rep from the organization told Collision Repair. On July 11, Tropicana will bring 20 students to the CCRA, located within the CWB […]
