Trade Adventures: TVO Kids launches Trading Skills television series aimed at introducing Gen Alpha to careers in the skilled trades
Toronto, Ontario — A new TVO Kids, Trading Skills, which began airing on Tuesday, aims to introduce children to careers in the skilled trades industry. According to a recent news release describing the program, the series is aimed at Generation Alpha—those born since 2010. Featuring 26 episodes, the program introduces a cast of youth to […]
Registered Reputations: I-CAR U.S. receives a $7 million federal grant to support and expand collision repair education
Toronto, Ontario — I-CAR’s United States branch has been designated as a Registered Apprenticeship Hub as well as an Apprenticeship Building America grant by the United States Department of Labor under its Investing in America Initiative. The fund includes more than seven million to support the expansion of Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAP) in high-demand fields, […]
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 […]
Launching Learning: CARSTAR Canada partners with MLSE Launchpad to host youth in a collision repair introductory training workshop
Toronto, Ontario — On August 20, 2024, CARSTAR Canada partnered with MLSE Foundation and its Launchpad program to host a collision repair introductory workshop for Ontario youth at the Launchpad site in Toronto, Ontario. The workshop specifically hosted 20 students aged 15 to 18 years old for an eight week program introducing them to various […]
Readying Resources: Skilled Trades Ontario launches Resource Hub to provide access to trades-based information and resources
Toronto, Ontario — Skilled Trades Ontario (STO) has launched a new online information centre, the STO Resource Hub, to provide users access to insight and knowledge into the skilled trades sector. The Hub specifically features newly published trade reports, a directory of links as well as other trades-related resources and research. Canadian Manufacturing originally noted […]
Upscaling Service Standards: AARO to host service advisor training course at Fix Training Centre in Milton, Ontario
Milton, Ontario — The Automotive Aftermarket Retailers of Ontario (AARO) is conducting a two-day Level 1 training course for repair service advisors. The training session will take place from April 9th to 10th from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST, and will be held at the Fix Training Center at 8400 Lawson Rd. Unit 1, […]
Climbing Capacity: Saskatchewan government invests $1 million towards SATCC apprenticeship programs
Regina, Saskatchewan — The Government of Saskatchewan has announced it is investing an additional one million to increase the capacity of skilled trades in the province. With this additional funding, the total investment into the province’s Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) program has reached $22.4 million in the 2023 to 2024 period. The […]
Launching Learning: AutoCanada launches National Apprenticeship Program
Toronto, Ontario — AutoCanada Collision Centre and Hail Operations has proudly announced the launch of its National Apprenticeship Program. This program is specifically aimed at “revolutionizing the collision repair industry by providing a clear pathway and comprehensive support for aspiring autobody repair technicians and paint refinishers,” said a recent press release. According to a LinkedIn […]
Getting Capable: Progi announces the launch of Capability Month for a fourth consecutive year
Trois-Rivières, Quebec — Progi, a software services company specialized in the automotive field, will be launching its Capacity Month for a fourth consecutive year. According to a press release made by Progi, Capacity Month is a time of year to remember how essential well-managed operations are to healthy collision shops. Progi outlined how November was […]
Expanding Hue-rizons: Color Compass University kicks off with outer panel repair specialist course
Toronto, Ontario – Color Compass announced that it has successfully kicked off module one of the outer panel repair specialist (OPRS) course with Betag North America. The program—which features locations in key cities all across North America—offers insights on topics such as how to be appropriately staffed for your business partnerships and work mix; how to […]
