Top of the Trade: Former Bodyworx Professional cover star among Skills Canada gold medallists
Vancouver, British Columbia — The winners of this year’s Skills Canada National Competition were announced on Saturday, after 350 students across 45 different fields battled it out, both live at the Vancouver Convention Centre and virtually, for a shot at a gold medal. After a week of fierce competition, national champions were named in automotive […]
Skills on the Go: Skills Ontario unveils Trades and Tech Truck at Fix Network event
Milton, Ontario — Skills Ontario, alongside Fix Network at their Milton, Ont. training centre, officially cut the ribbon on the Trades and Tech Truck before it sets off to schools across the province. With the smell of tacos wafting from a food truck and the sound of mingling guests filling the air, representatives from both […]
Talk About Bruno: Okanagan College auto body apprentice Joey Bruno wins gold at Skills Canada B.C. competition
Vancouver, British Columbia — A young auto body technician student has been making waves at Skills Canada’s British Columbia provincial competition, as Okanagan College’s own Joey Bruno came away with a gold medal following last Friday’s event. Bruno is a Level 2 Collision Repair Technician currently in his third year of Auto Body and Collision […]
On Course for Calibration: I-CAR U.S. creates new ADAS Technician training role
Illinois, United States — Making good on a promise made in November of 2020, I-CAR has announced the creation of a brand new ADAS Technician career path for technicians interested in working toward learning the much-in-demand skillset. Speaking on behalf of I-CAR’s U.S.-based organization, CEO and president John Van Alstyne said “This new optional ADAS […]
Uniting Unifor: Several candidates step up in race for national Unifor presidency
Toronto, Ontario — Following the unceremonious departure of Unifor president Jerry Dias from his role in March, several candidates have emerged as frontrunners in the race to fill the highly-influential role. Unifor Local 444 president David Cassidy, Unifor’s national secretary-treasurer Lana Payne and Dias’ executive assistant Scott Doherty are currently slated as candidates for the […]
The Season of Skills: Skills Alberta youth virtual competition kicks off this week
Edmonton, Alberta — The 2022 Skills Canada Alberta youth virtual competition is in full swing this week, putting nearly 800 Albertan students to the test in skilled trades from welding, to carving, to baking. On from Monday until Thursday, this year’s event has students from across the province competing virtually for medals and the chance […]
Success Centre: Skilled Trades Training Centre announced for Strathroy, Ont.
Strathroy, Ontario — The skilled trades will be getting a new home base in southwest Ontario after the provincial government announced on Friday that a $5.7 million training centre is on the way for the community of Strathroy. The centre will train students from various levels of education, with a primary focus on producing welders, […]
Land of Living Skills: Saskatchewan introduces act to reduce barriers for worker re-location
Regina, Saskatchewan — With a national skilled trades gap showing no signs of narrowing, the government of Saskatchewan has announced that they will be holding the door open for new residents who want to bring their skills to the prairies through the Labour Mobility and Fair Registration Practices Act. The government hopes that through this […]
Skill Delivery: Skilled trades mobile labs on the way to Ottawa area high school
Toronto, Ontario — Secondary students in the Ottawa area can expect the world of skilled trades to be rolling up to their school’s doors sometime soon, as the St. Lawrence College Mobile Skills Training Lab makes its way through the area. The lab will be making its rounds through the Upper Canada District School Board […]
Credential Crackdown: Body techs part of phase one in B.C.’s certification legislation
Victoria, British Columbia — A new set of laws designed to crack down on skilled trades certification in British Columbia was given royal assent on Thursday, officially starting the clock on uncertified auto body techs to get their training in gear. As part of this new legislation, the Industry Training Authority Act will now fall […]
