Mohawk College honours pre-apprenticeship grads at special ceremony
By Mike Davey Hamilton, Ontario — October 21, 2016 — A new group of students has hit the first milestone on their journey towards careers in the autobody field. Mohawk College held a special event at the school’s Stoney Creek campus to honour the latest round of graduates from its pre-apprenticeship collision repair class. It […]
Ontario updates auto body curriculum to include new materials, fundamentals of PDR and electronics
Toronto, Ontario — September 21, 2016 — The repairs and component replacement of motor vehicles has evolved and so have the ways in which we teach those skills to apprentices. The world of automotive repair has come a long way in the last 150 years. Technological advances, safer vehicle construction and better fuel efficiency are […]
Apprenticeship numbers on the rise in Ontario
By Chris Gerics Peterborough, Ontario — April 22, 2016 — The technician shortage may be lessening, although the numbers are still critical. Apprenticeships are on the rise, at least in Ontario. In 2012-2013, 251 apprentices were registered in Ontario’s Auto Body Collision Damage Repairer trade, with 124 apprentices writing the exam and 76 passing. The […]
Jack Tellian mentors the next generation at KKT Auto Collision
By Jeff Sanford Markham, Ontario — April 5, 2016 — A long-standing issue in the collision repair industry has been the lack of trained technicians. Instilling the knowledge of how to repair cars after an accident has to be a priority if body shops are going to continue to be viable. Arguably, few in the […]
Mohawk College to offer free pre-apprenticeship program
By Mike Davey Hamilton, Ontario — November 26, 2015 — There’s a great opportunity available for students interested in starting a career in collision repair, and the best part is that it’s completely free of charge. Mohawk College’s Stoney Creek campus will offer a Level 1 Autobody and Collision Damage Repairer training course, which includes an […]
New report looks at employer practices regarding apprenticeships
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — November 26, 2015 — One of the biggest issues in the collision repair industry has to do with labour. How do collision repair facilities attract and retain new talent? It seems fewer young kids than ever are taking up the trade. Owners worry whether they can find the talent to […]
The next generation of collision repair techs
By Mike Kennelly Is it just me or would it seem that good employees are hard to come by? Well, are you looking to fit an immediate need or looking to make a good investment? Is the tech you’re looking for really the best option for the next generation of vehicle repairs? I want […]
Fanshawe College to hold pre-apprenticeship info sessions
London, Ontario — February 9, 2015 Fanshawe College has announced it will hold a series of information sessions regarding its Auto Body and Collision Damage Repair/Painting Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program. The program itself starts July 2, 2015 at the London Campus of Fanshawe College. The program is full-time and lasts for 39 weeks. During the program, […]
Apprentices now eligible for federal interest-free loans
Ottawa, Ontario — January 12, 2015 — Starting in January 2015, auto body and collision repair damage technician apprentices and automotive painter apprentices can apply for up to $4,000 in interest-free loans per period of technical training at their community college. The money will be available to the apprentice to help pay for tuition, tools, […]
