Buddy Up: Manitoba to reinstate one-to-one apprentice-journeyperson ratio Oct. 30; Exemptions available, says ATA of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba — Manitoba is reinstating its one-to-one apprentice-to-journeyperson ratio as of Oct. 30, though collision centres may apply for exemption to keep the two-to-one ratio via the Automotive Trades Association (ATA) of Manitoba. ATA of Manitoba President Norm Bruneau said the organization will link the applicable apprenticeship forms on its website. “We’re happy to […]
Knocking At the Door: Canadian collision industry weighs in on drivers of labour shortage
Toronto, Ontario — Canada is facing a skilled worker shortage. Even in the sparkle and shine that is the collision repair industry, little help can be found. This Spring, Collision Repair magazine shared asking readers to respond to questions related to apprentice onboarding within the industry. Collision centre owners and managers were urged to complete […]
Basic Training: Ontario funds ‘boot camp’ program to encourage trades participation
Chatham, Ontario—The Ontario government has announced it is allocating $4 million to Support Ontario Youth to launch a boot camp-style program to introduce young people to the trades. The program, called Tools in the Trades Boot Camps, will aim to help up to 2,100 young people access training and networking opportunities to enter various trades, […]
Women for the Win: Skills Ontario hosts Young Women’s Conference
Toronto, Ontario — Skills Ontario Young Women’s Conference took place today, on May 12 where highschool students learned about careers in trades and technologies from a female perspective. Participants heard inspiring female tradespeople’s journeys into trades and technology, participated in a hands-on activity, learned about apprenticeships and the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP). The conference […]
Webinar: Apprentice perspectives on workplace training in the skilled trades
By CRM Staff Toronto, Ontario — April 24, 2018 –– The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF-FCA) has announced it will be hosting a webinar on May 16, featuring the perspectives of apprentices on workplace training issues. According to CAF, apprentices spend 80 to 90 percent of their time at the workplace learning from an […]
Applications open for Arthur Paulin Scholarship
Ottawa, Ontario — October 19, 2016 — Every student could use a funding boost. AIA Canada has now opened applications for the 2016 Arthur Paulin Scholarship. Scholarship recipients receive $700 to pursue their studies in an automotive aftermarket industry-related program at a Canadian college or university. The scholarships are awarded annually across Canada to qualified […]
Opportunity knocks: Beta testers needed for collisioncommunity.com
Peterborough, Ontario — April 27, 2016 — The all-new collisioncommunity.com, powered by Collision Repair magazine, needs you! Beta testers are needed for the all-new collisioncommunity.com classified and career website. As a beta tester, you will receive a free one-year Gold Membership which allows you to post up to 12 career listings. We need your help to […]
AYCE Career Fair links employers and graudates
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — August 11, 2015 — It’s August and that means the AYCE Employment Career Fair is right around the corner. Applications for this year’s Career Fair are now being accepted. The event takes place August 24, 2015 at the brand new Tropicana Center of Excellence at 1385 Huntingwood Drive in […]
