A Merry Day in Manitoba: ATA of Manitoba hosts 365 students; automotive professionals for Trade Show and Collision Olympics
Winnipeg, Manitoba — Last Friday, the Automotive Trades Association of Manitoba (ATA of Manitoba) hosted 365 students as part of its annual trade show, which also featured a “Collision Olympics” portion that allowed the students to try their hand at some collision skills. “This year’s trade show featured three times as many students as last […]
An Olympic Opportunity: ATA Trade Show and Collision Olympics set to take place October 4, 2024
Winnipeg, Manitoba — Calling all Manitoba collision repairers: the Automotive Trades Association (ATA) Manitoba’s trade show and Collision Olympics is set to take place on October 4, 2024. The event—which is open to both industry and community members alike—will specifically take place at the Canadinns Polo Park from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., and will […]
Collision Connections: WIN hosts more than 30 collision professionals in a regional meeting at 3M Skills development Center
St. Paul, Minnesota — The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) recently brought more than 30 collision professionals to the 3M Skills Development Center. This meeting marked one of WIN’s multiple regional networking events, which aims to bring members together at national collision repair symposiums and conventions. Hosted by the Regional Events Committee, the most recent meet-up […]
Off to Lyon: SATA Canada ends week-long WorldSkills training with BBQ, winners announcements
Vaughan, Ontario — SATA’s WorldSkills challenge wrapped up on Friday with the international competitors celebrating their efforts with a good old-fashioned Canadian summer barbeque. While the four-day event was primarily a chance for competitors to practice their car painting skills in advance of the WorldSkills competition set to take place in Lyon, France from September 10 […]
A New Level: Level Up! Skilled Trades Career Fairs 2024 locations announced
Toronto, Ontario — The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) has announced the locations of this year’s Skilled Trades Career Fairs. The 2024 Level Up! Skilled Trades Career Fairs marks the third year that the MLITSD has offered trades education and networking for youth in the province. In a recent press release, […]
A Yes For Collision Repair: Assured Automotive helps hosts first Canadian NHRA YES event at Toronto Motorsports Park
Toronto, Ontario — On May 17, Assured Automotive proudly sponsored the first Canadian National Hot Rod Association Youth and Education Services (NHRA YES) event at the Toronto Motorsports Park. Founded in 1989, the NHRA YES program was developed to show students from across the United States how Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) can be […]
Discovery Day Details: Tropicana hosts 2024 Discovery Day student learning event at CWB Group
Milton, Ontario — On May 23rd, Tropicana Community Services hosted the 2024 Discovery Day event at the Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB Group) in Milton, Ont. The event was hosted in collaboration with CWB Group’s Canadian Collision Repair Academy and Tesla Collision Centers in Canada, and was also in support of Tropicana’s 2024 cohort of its […]
Supporting Success: Simplicity Car Care hosts regional training session in Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta — Simplicity Car Care hosted a successful Regional Training event in Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta, last week. The event specifically aimed at empowering franchisees to enhance businesses, drive profitability and ensure adherence to standardized processes in their shops. In a statement regarding the recent training, Regional Performance Manager of Western Canada Joe DeGroot […]
Touting Talent: Skills B.C. sees students exercise auto skills
Victoria, British Columbia — Skills B.C., which took place on April 17th, saw students competing in a variety of automotive competitions and demonstrating diverse industry skills. According to Jamie Maxwell, Director of Competitions for the event, Skills B.C. saw 28 students at both secondary and post-secondary levels competing in automotive technology, autobody repair and car […]
Nearing Northeast: Northeast 2024 Automotive Services Show scheduled for March 15 to 17
Secaucus, New Jersey — The Northeast 2024 Automotive Services Show is scheduled to take place from March 15 to 17 at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, New Jersey. The weekend event will cover a variety of industry-related presentations and topics, including the future of electric vehicles, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and the logistics […]
