Ontario passes legislation to create ‘fair workplaces and better jobs’
By BW Staff Toronto, Ontario — November 22, 2017 — Today, Ontario made huge strides in its efforts to promote fairness to Ontario workplaces and create more security and opportunity for vulnerable workers and their families. The province passed a new legislation, the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act 2017, which will primarily affect part-time and […]
NSCSC Trades Speed Dating; CAF-FCA holds Webinar on the future of apprenticeships
by Erin McLaughlin Toronto, Ontario — November 20, 2017 — How many careers can you go through in an afternoon? The Nova Scotia Construction Sector Council (NSCSC) Trades Exhibition Hall, located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is a centre that provides prospective trades people a chance to get hands-on experience in a number of different careers […]
SEMA now accepting scholarship applications from American students
Diamond, California — November 10, 2017 — New this year, the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) is accepting applications for the 2018 SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund. The scholarships will be awarded to American high school and part-time students preparing for careers in the auto or auto parts industries. According to Della Domingo, SEMA Public Relations Director, […]
Julia Landauer to drive technician diversity
By BW Staff Scottsdale, Arizona — November 8, 2017 — Female NASCAR racer Julia Landauer has signed on as an official partner of the TechForce Foundation in a bid to encourage diversity within the sector. The successful race car driver will join forces with the foundation’s FutureTech Success campaign, which aims to drive tomorrow’s workforce […]
SEMA Career Day creates opportunity for students
By Erin McLaughlin Las Vegas, Nevada — October 31, 2017 — The 2017 SEMA Show seems to be an endless pool of opportunity for everyone from manufacturers, shop owners to journalists. Among those presented with opportunities are young students looking to get a head start in their automotive career at the second annual SEMA Career Day. […]
I-CAR launches new Electrical and Diagnostics courses
By BW Staff Ottawa, Ontario — October 31, 2017 — I-CAR has announced the launch of 13 new courses as additions to its Electrical and Diagnostics curriculum. The not-for-profit education organization said it developed the courses in response to the collision repair industry’s need to understand both the “why and the how” of diagnostics. A […]
PPG offers courses to cover latest technology and OEM special effects
Strongsville, Ohio — October 27, 2017 — PPG has announced its schedule of paint technician certification classes for the remainder of the 2017 calendar year. The courses, intended to ensure PPG paint technicians stay current with product offerings and advances, are led by experienced PPG instructors and trainers. The courses usually take two days, and […]
Plastic Repair: Tips and tricks from the pros
By Tom Davis Peterborough, Ontario — October 25, 2017 — Repairing plastic parts on a vehicle has often been avoided by those in the collision repair industry, but as attitudes have changed so has the sector’s view on plastic repair. This negative stigma towards plastic repair meant many working within the industry held the view […]
Canadian competitors place at WorldSkills finale
By Tom Davis Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — October 25, 2017 — Two Canadians representing the country’s collision industry have placed at the recent WorldSkills competition. Ashley Weber, who works as an autobody technician and car painter at Urban Autobody in Winnipeg, Manitoba, represented Canada as the country’s car painting competitor. Meanwhile, Vyolaine Dujmovic, […]
Fanshawe Falcon takes the cover spot in latest issue of Bodyworx
By BW Staff Peterborough, Ontario — October 16, 2017 — The latest issue of Bodyworx Professional is now available in digital release! This issue’s cover story gives you the inside view on the Fanshawe Falcon, a special project by Fanshawe College’s autobody department to celebrate the school’s 50th anniversary. Find out how they did it, […]
