Stepping Stones: Thompson Rivers University launches Women in Trades Exploratory Program, to start in September
Kamloops, British Columbia — In the effort of breaking down the barriers of gender in our industry, Thompson Rivers University has announced its Women in Trades Exploratory Program, set to kick off in September. Students accepted into the program will learn the basics of welding and automotive technician work, on top of a number of […]
Flood Philanthropy: Kwantlen Polytechnic University receives Ford donation
Surrey, British Columbia — Students at Surrey, B.C.’s Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) are rejoicing thanks to damage caused by summer flooding in Ford McMurray last year. Ford of Canada and Surrey’s Dams Ford Lincoln gifted the students two water-damaged models to play with after the vehicles were deemed irreparable. The two trucks are a 2020 […]
Get Amped: I-CAR Canada will launch two new EV courses Monday
Ottawa, Ontario — I-CAR Canada will launch two of the latest electric vehicle (EV) technology courses on Monday, March 8, said the organization. Electric Vehicle (EV) Initial Inspection and Handling (VT450E01) is a 30-minute course that discusses initial inspection and safety considerations for EV upon arrival at a repair facility. The course covers the initial […]
Experience Points: Skills Canada Level Up event to go ahead for Feb. 25 online
Toronto, Ontario – Skills Canada’s annual Level Up career event is a go for this year, in a new online format and set for the end of February. The event welcomes parents and students from Grades 9 to 12 to experience what the Canadian collision repair industry has to offer for students considering a skilled […]
Tools for Schools: Camosun College receives $25K auto tools donation
Victoria, British Columbia – Automotive students at Camosun College were treated to $25,000 worth of tools in their stockings this December, thanks to a donation of 15 new tool kits from the Ed Coates Memorial Foundation to the college. This donation ensures every student has their own set of tools to complete hands-on learning. “Sharing […]
I-CAR reveals course lineup for NACE Automechanika 2017
Chicago, Illinois — June 7, 2017 — I-CAR has announced seven courses that its collision repair instructors will offer at the 2017 NACE Automechanika Chicago trade show and conference, July 26-28, in the West Hall of McCormick Place. For the first time, NACE and Automechanika Chicago have combined programs to create a single event for […]
NACE Preview: I-CAR to examine 2017 and future trends
By Josh White Chicago, Illinois — May 27, 2017– I-CAR representatives will discuss 2017’s latest industry trends at NACE Automechanika 2017. The goal is to offer insight for shops looking to stay on top of industry development. The coverage will include a combination of two previously offered courses. First is the repair procedures for several […]
CIIA announces new dates for Certificate of Qualification training course
Hamilton, Ontario — April 9, 2015 Collision Industry Information Assistance (CIIA) has announced the association will be holding a new series of preparatory courses to aid technicians in becoming legally qualified to practice in Ontario. The new Certificate of Qualification prep classes are tailored to techs who are not yet legally licensed to practice in […]
CIIA prepares Basic Estimating training course for May classes, London rescheduled
Hamilton, Ontario — April 9, 2015 Collision Industry Information Assistance (CIIA) will be offering two sets of two-night courses in May for the association’s basic estimating course. CIIA’s estimate writing curriculum for the collision repair industry offers a basic training program that is tailored to help shop or office employees, new estimators and insurance company […]
I-CAR debuts new quarterly schedule for course launches, updates
Hoffman Estates, Illinois — April 9, 2015 — The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) has announced a new quarterly schedule for course launches and updates, debuting this month. With launches to follow in July and October for the remainder of 2015, the new schedule is designed to make it easier to plan for training […]
