Students are Prepped for the Future
by Adrien Montoya Red River College is one of the largest institutions of applied learning in Manitoba, spreading its programs over eight campuses in the province. The main campus is the Notre Dame campus, which also happens to be where the Collision Repair and Refinishing program takes place. The Notre Dame campus is located at […]
Targeting Talent
by Leanne Jefferies The CCIF Skills Program is working towards a bigger, brighter future for collision repair. The CCIF Skills Program was established in 2008 to promote careers in collision repair to thousands of students attending Skills Canada competitions across the country. Major challenges have been met to get the program where it is today. Establishing […]
Competitive Advantage
by Mike Davey A mountain may have just one peak, but several routes to the top. When it comes to collision repair and the broader auto claims economy, it’s more like a mountain range. There are numerous peaks, and even more numerous paths to the summits. Throughout the collision repair and insurance industries, you will […]
Think Pink
Hilary Noack of Ink & Iron has moved from the classroom to the floor, but she’s still teaching. Alot of ink has already been spilled regarding Ink & Iron and its owner, Hilary Noack. Most of the coverage has focused on the fact that she’s a woman who fixes cars. A few have focused on […]
Top Performers Wanted
Speedy Collision is growing with teams that put the customer first. Are you a top performer? Do you want to join an organization where your skills are valued and you are encouraged to build them and become even better? Do you want the opportunity to move up and take on more responsibility? If you answered […]
Axalta provides material, technical assistance for national car painting competition
Axalta team members The Canadian National Car Painting Competition recently wrapped up in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Sponsored by Axalta Coating Systems, the event drew together competitors from across the country. The Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC) is the only national, multi-trade and technology competition for students and apprentices in the country. Every year, more than 500 […]
I-CAR and CARSTAR team up to offer free welding training
I-CAR and CARSTAR team up to offer free welding training for Skills Ontario participants. Improper welds can easily compromise a vehicle’s structural integrity. This makes the need for welding training critical, especially when combined with the constant drive towards light weighting and new material combinations in the auto industry. I-CAR offers training in these areas, but it […]
Summer School
By Darryl Simmons It’s the perfect time to showcase the industry, first-hand! There’s still some summer left, and that means you’ve got an opportunity. Actually, you’ve got lots of opportunities, but I’m thinking of one in particular: introducing new people to the business and showing them that there are careers being made. Our schools are […]
Taking on the World
By Leanne Jefferies Coming off their success at Skills Canada 2014, Justin Dambitis and Kassandra Bilodeau now have their sights set on earning trips to Brazil for WorldSkills 2015. The best and brightest young talent from across Canada gathered in Toronto in June 2014 for the annual Skills Canada National Competition. Held from June 4 […]
College Of The North Atlantic
CNA’s Motor Vehicle Body repairer program arms students with the practical skills required to thrive in the workforce. CAN is one of the largest post-secondary educational and skills training centres in Atlantic Canada with 17 campus locations throughout Newfoundland and Labrador, offering close to 100 full-time programsand over 300 part-time courses.The Motor Vehicle Body repairer (Metal and […]
