Repair Era: Polyvance to host free virtual training on plastic repair techniques
Rainsville, Alabama — As parts shortages rage on and growing length-of-rentals, Polyvance will be hosting a free virtual seminar on May 26 at 11 a.m. ET, to be focused on the ins and outs of plastic repair. The broadcast will cover topics like: Benefits of textured plastic repair The process of textured plastic repair A […]
Success Centre: Skilled Trades Training Centre announced for Strathroy, Ont.
Strathroy, Ontario — The skilled trades will be getting a new home base in southwest Ontario after the provincial government announced on Friday that a $5.7 million training centre is on the way for the community of Strathroy. The centre will train students from various levels of education, with a primary focus on producing welders, […]
Skill Scrolling: Skills Ontario launches jobs, training app for skilled trades
Toronto, Ontario — Skills Ontario launched a new “career exploration” app for Android and Apple devices in December that aims to connect the province’s skilled tradespeople of all ages and skill levels with training and employment opportunities. The app puts new users through a quiz that matches them up with employment opportunities relevant to their […]
Increased Clarity: Uniban Canada hosts first glass repair training session
Hamilton, Ontario —A number of Ontario collision shop owners were treated to a masterclass in leading-edge glass repair procedure as Uniban Canada hosted its first technical training session of the year at the Driven Brands Canada technical training centre in Hamilton, Ont. The day’s programming was lead by Uniban’s dedicated technical trainer, Willy Williams, who […]
Building Your Future: Free 12-week trades program to launch early June in Windsor
Windsor, Ontario — A travelling skilled trades program has made its arrival in the heart of Canada’s auto industry and is offering students in the Windsor area a solid step forward into the world of trades. The “Tomorrow’s Trades” program had been making its rounds across Ontario over the past year, including stops in Ottawa, Sudbury […]
By the Books: CIECA forms OEM repair procedures committee, industry stakeholders welcome
Sanford, North Carolina — CIECA has announced the formation of a new Standards Development Committee focused on OEM repair procedures and build sheet data. All industry stakeholders, including CIECA and non-CIECA members, are invited to join. “CIECA’s Emerging Technologies Committee was reviewing pain points in the collision industry and determined that OEM repair procedures and build […]
Talk About Bruno: Okanagan College auto body apprentice Joey Bruno wins gold at Skills Canada B.C. competition
Vancouver, British Columbia — A young auto body technician student has been making waves at Skills Canada’s British Columbia provincial competition, as Okanagan College’s own Joey Bruno came away with a gold medal following last Friday’s event. Bruno is a Level 2 Collision Repair Technician currently in his third year of Auto Body and Collision Technician […]
BEFORE YOUR VERY EYES
EXTENDED REALITY TRAINING AS A GATEWAY TO HANDS-ON TECHNIQUES BY ALLISON ROGERS “Our XR requires very little handholding and can be quickly setup for an entire classroom. Students love it because it’s engaging and challenging.” — Stephen Perron VP and managing partner, Cognisco Technologies What if you could paint a car in the comfort of your […]
TECH TRENDS
BEHOLD THE BETA Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” beta has officially launched in Canada amid a wave of social media hype and some unforeseen hiccups. With the 2022.4.5.20 software update, Canada becomes the first country outside of the U.S. to join the beta. The excitement of the launch was dampened for Toronto-area drivers who found self-driving service […]
Perfect Scores and More: Autobody students rock Skills Alberta Post-Secondary Provincials
Edmonton, Alberta — Post-secondary autobody repair students faced off last week at Skills Alberta’s Post-Secondary Provincial Skills Competition, where only one could be awarded the title of Alberta’s greatest young autobody repairer or automotive refinisher. The competition took place May 4 and 5, where contestants spent six hours each day demonstrating their skills at six different […]
