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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 […]
An Electric Investment: Federal government invests $365,000 into Niagara College’s Motive Power program
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario – On Tuesday, October 15, Vance Badawey, Member of Parliament, Niagara Centre and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport, announced a $365,854 investment from the federal government into Niagara College’s Motive Power program. This funding will be matched by the college through the 2023 Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy ‘Investments in Training Equipment’ program […]
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 […]
Progressive Repair Planning: CWB Group, Canadian Collision Repair Academy invite industry to register for repair planning course; discounted dates available
Toronto, Ontario — The Canadian Welding Bureau’s (CWB) Canadian Collision Repair Academy (CCRA) invite the industry to register for the upcoming four-day Progressive Repair Planning program. This training is aimed at experienced estimators that are proficient with estimating software and web-based applications. Instructors say estimators can gain confidence by acquiring new knowledge on capturing, retaining […]
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, […]
Partnered Placements: Sask DLC partners with SADA and SAAR to provide automotive and autobody students with placement opportunities
Kenaston, Saskatchewan — The Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre (Sask DLC) has extended partnership agreements with the Saskatchewan Automobile Dealers Association (SADA) and the Saskatchewan Association of Autobody Repairers (SAAR) to help offer work placement options for high school students. Both associations have signed a two-year partnership extension with Sask DLC to enhance learning opportunities through […]
Future of the Industry: Canadians Gabrielle Leclerc, James Bartel succeed at WorldSkills Lyon 2024
Lyon, France — The WorldSkills Lyon 2024 international skills competition concluded this past weekend, where two Canadians showed the results of expert training. Gabrielle Leclerc competed for Canada in the car painting category and ended with a score of 654. Cecile Bukmeier, auto body chair for the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT), delivered Leclerc […]
Leaping to Level Three: Level Up! Skilled trades career fairs to expand to more Ontario cities for third consecutive year
Toronto, Ontario — According to a recent media release, the Ontario government is expanding the Level Up! Skilled trades career fairs to more cities this fall, introducing 35,000 students to careers in the trades. With the event taking place for the third year in a row, new cities that will be included this fall will […]
ADAS Assessments: Porsche updates statement on bumper cover repairs with ADAS features
Toronto, Ontario — Porsche has released a “Restrictions on Sensor-Affecting Repairs to Porsche Bumpers” position statement related to repair precautions for vehicles equipped with advanced driver safety assistance system (ADAS) sensors near the bumper covers. Within the document, Porsche’s position statement specifically states that “if damaged bumpers are not properly repaired, painted or wrapped, this […]
Boosting Burnaby: Burnaby high school students’ enrollment in Youth Work in Trades program increases by 11 percent
Burnaby, British Columbia — A recent report from Burnaby High School in Burnaby, British Columbia, indicates increasing numbers of students joining a trade apprenticeship program, with enrollment having increased by 11 percent from last year. The program, Youth Work in Trades, allows high school students in grades 11 and 12 at Burnaby High School to […]
International Talents: Canadians James Bartel, Gabrielle Leclerc compete at WorldSkills Lyon 2024
Lyon, France — The highly anticipated 47th annual WorldSkills Lyon 2024 competition has begun, where skilled tradespeople from across the globe have gathered to compete for the title of the best in their trade. Canadian collision repairer James Bartel and car painter Gabrielle Leclerc are in Lyon, France, following months of training with industry-leading representatives. […]
Practical Preparations: SkilledTradesBC to hold exam preparation webinar on September 18 for trades students
Victoria, British Columbia — SkilledTradesBC is hosting a webinar on September 18, 2024, for those seeking help with upcoming interprovincial, Red Seal exams; certificates of qualifications, challenge certifications or standard-level exams. The webinar will specifically be hosted by SkilledTradesBC’s Apprenticeship Advisors from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. PT and will offer attendees the chance to […]
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