Fixing for the Future: AkzoNobel embarks on three million euro investment into global network of automotive training centres
Toronto, Ontario — AkzoNobel has announced that it is embarking on a multi-million-euro global program aimed at expanding and upgrading the company’s network of automotive training centres (ATC) with the goal of upskilling painters, bodyshop managers and OEM engineers. According to a recent press release, for the initial stage of the investment, AkzoNobel is putting […]
An Automotive Jump Start: Youth Unlimited introduces vulnerable youth to automotive training in the Newmarket and Cambridge, Ont. area
Newmarket, Ontario — The Shop at Youth Unlimited is using donated used vehicles from the community to help youth at risk of homelessness, addiction and mental illness to receive hands-on automotive repair training. According to original reports from Barrie Today, the charity organization has been working with young people in the Newmarket and Cambridge, Ont […]
Demand Discussions: Canadian Apprenticeship Forum to host webinar on understanding the demand for apprentices in Red Seal and Non-Red Seal Trades in Canada
Toronto, Ontario — The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF) has announced that it will be hosting a member webinar on “Understanding the Demand for Apprentices in Red Seal and Non-Red Seal Trades in Canada.” The event will be specifically held on September 24, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET. According to the webinar description […]
Presenting Procedure: Rivian to present how procedure development and testing affect repair outcomes at SEMA 2024
Las Vegas, Nevada — Rivian has announced that it will present training on the process an automaker takes to research, develop, validate and publish new repair procedures during the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit at this year’s 2024 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. According to SEMA show descriptions, […]
Field Trip: Saputo Capital Collision Group hosts skilled trades summer camp
Guelph, Ontario — Saputo Capital Collision Group hosted a cohort of summer campers this past Thursday for a field trip at the company’s CARSTAR Guelph location. The Skills Ontario Trades summer camp, put on through Conestoga College and Linamar Corporation, brought two groups of ten campers aged 12 years to 14 years to the CARSTAR […]
September Startups: B.C. skills program offering $3,500 to upskill trades workers entering September training in EV repair, more
Victoria, British Columbia — British Columbia’s Stronger B.C. Future Skills grant program—which first launched in 2023—is once again accepting grant applications for up to $3,500 in funds to help cover tuition costs or short-term training programs at public post-secondary institutions. On Wednesday, the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills specifically noted in a public […]
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 […]
Editor’s Note: Key takeaways from AIA Canada’s National Conference 2024
By Allison Rogers This was my third year attending the Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada)’s annual National Conference, and there was an overwhelming sense of change in the air. There was, of course, the literal change of Chair for the AIA Canada Board of Directors, which welcomed a familiar face for our readers, […]
A Royal Donation: Royle Group donates luxury Maserati to SLC’s Automotive Service Technician Program
Kingston, Ontario — Travis Royle from The Royle Group in Belleville, Ontario has donated a 2008 Maserati Quattroporte Executive GT to St Lawrence College’s (SLC) Automotive Service Technician program. Royle specifically chose SLC because his wife, Pamela has alumni connections, having graduated from SLC’s Behavioural Science Technology program in 2007. The vehicle will be used […]
Building A New Blend: BASF replaces traditional certification process with blended learning approach
Toronto, Ontario — BASF has announced a new blended learning approach of online and in-person instruction to replace its previous two-day in-person training certification. According to the company, the impetus for this change is to help reduce travel expenses and the time customers spend away from their shops. Where before, customer certification involved two days […]
