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 […]
What Stefano Saw: Collision Repair columnist cites trends seen on SEMA Show floor
Las Vegas, Nevada — From Nov. 1 through Nov. 4, Collision Repair mag was on-site at the SEMA Show, where more than 1,900 exhibitors set up extravagant displays to showcase what the modern collision repair world has to offer. Our reported Max Reid was able to catch up with Collision Repair mag columnist Stefano Liessi, who also serves […]
Leading-Edge Learning: CWB Group and Volkswagen Group Canada to open first OEM Collision Repair Training Centre in Canada
Milton, Ontario — The CWB Group has announced an exciting new collaboration alongside Volkswagen Group Canada–a dedicated OEM collision repair training centre to serve Audi and Volkswagen brands. The first-of-its-kind facility will be located at the CWB Group facility in Milton, Ontario. It will showcase an OEM training environment utilizing the latest equipment and developing […]
Freshly Squeezed: SATA Canada hosts Tropicana Pre-Employment class for paint training
Vaughan, Ontario – Tropicana Employment has been working to provide youth in the Toronto area with career and employment opportunities since 1980. One of Tropicana’s offerings is the Auto Body Pre-Apprenticeship L-1 program, designed to deliver students with an understanding of autobody repair and prepare them for apprenticeship on the shop floor. SATA Canada recently […]
Plastic Makes Perfect: Polyvance unveils new PR-05 refinishing course
Rainsville, Alabama — Polyvance has gotten some official recognition for its advancements in plastic repair education as the company’s PR-05 Texture Refinishing course was recently given I-CAR continuing education credit approval. The company said in it’s press release that the aim behind the course was to address a gap in plastic repair skills in the […]
A Month Out: The plan for CCIF Toronto
Toronto, Ontario — While this year’s Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) Toronto event will have no trade show portion, there are plenty of educational sessions and networking opportunities to look forward to. An AkzoNobel led workshop—How to Build a Culture of Execution—will take place February 3 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., followed by an […]
