Akzo Ace: CSN painter wins AkzoNobel Dave Smith Achievement Award
Toronto, Ontario — In the tradition of carrying on the legacy of the late Dave Smith, AkzoNobel has presented the Dave Smith Achievement Award to Dorien Lozeau of CSN Black Ace, in St. Paul, Alta. In observance of the second anniversary of Dave’s passing, AkzoNobel awarded the prize during the 2021 Skills Canada National Competition. […]
Aced It: Dorien Lozeau from CSN Black Ace wins 2021 Skills Canada car painting competition
St. Paul, Alberta — CSN Black Ace is where the national title winner of 2021 Skills Canada postsecondary car painting competition honed his craft. Dorien Lozeau took first place in the Skills Alberta’s provincial competition and followed it up by winning nationals as well. Similar to some of the most admired champions across any discipline, […]
Going for the Gold: SkillsCanada announces national competition winners
Ottawa, Ontario — The champions of the Skills Canada Virtual National Competition were announced during Skills/Compétences Canada’s (SCC) closing ceremony last week. The competition was held on June 15, and over 1,200 high school and post-secondary students, apprentices, teachers, industry leaders and career seekers were present. Top competitors were given medals in the 37 skill […]
NAIT’s Next Generation: Northern Alberta Institute of Technology showcases talent at Skills Alberta competition
Edmonton, Alberta — The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) hosted two autobody Skills Canada competitions, allowing students to test their skills at the provincial and national level. There were 22 apprentices that participated in the provincial competition in May, and nine of them took home top honours and will be moving on to nationals. […]
Women for the Win: Skills Ontario hosts Young Women’s Conference
Toronto, Ontario — Skills Ontario Young Women’s Conference took place today, on May 12 where highschool students learned about careers in trades and technologies from a female perspective. Participants heard inspiring female tradespeople’s journeys into trades and technology, participated in a hands-on activity, learned about apprenticeships and the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP). The conference […]
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 […]
Quiz results: How much do you know about the CCIF and Skills Canada competitions?
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario — May 29, 2019 — With the Skills Canada competition and Canadian Collision Industry Conference in Halifax recently taking place, Collision Repair decided to test the knowledge of its readers with its weekly survey. Check out the answers below to see if you scored correctly! 1. When was the Canadian […]
Mark your calendars for the upcoming Skills Canada Automotive Technology Summit
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario – May 17, 2019 – In just a couple of weeks, automotive business owners, manufacturers, repairers, and industry experts from all across Canada will be gathering to Halifax for the Skills Canada Automotive Technology Summit to discuss the various disruptions impacting the industry. This free event has a wide range […]
Trying out the trades
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario — November 13, 2018 — Skills Canada’s (SCC) 14th National Skilled Trades and Technology Week (NSTTW) was aimed at raising awareness among students and educators about the incredible skilled trade and technology career opportunities available across Canada. SCC hosted the week-long event on November 6 at the Halifax Convention Centre, where it kicked off […]
Automotive events in jeopardy at Skills N.S. competition
By Cindy Macdonald Toronto, Ontario — October 22, 2018 — Low enrollment is threatening the auto collision repair and car painting events at the 2019 Nova Scotia Skills Competition. Organizers say these two events have experienced low enrollment in the past and are at risk of cancellation. The local automotive industry is requested to pre-register for collision […]
