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Collision study finds room for optimism on labour shortage
August 23, 2019 by Allan Janssen

A newly released collision repair survey suggests the tech shortage in that industry could be “stabilizing” in the U.S. and Canada. The study of 157 collision-related businesses, conducted by consulting firm Raymond James, dared to suggest the shortage of skilled…

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ZF Aftermarket offers ‘Back to School’ savings on training
August 21, 2019 by Allan Janssen

With students across North America getting ready to go back to school, ZF Aftermarket is offering a timely discount on continued education for technicians in the auto care industry. The company is offering technicians $50 off membership in its ZF…

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Advisory committee established to promote skilled trades
August 19, 2019 by Allan Janssen

The federal government has created an advisory committee to help promote apprenticeships and skilled trades across Canada. Founding members of the committee are Mandy Rennehan, founder and CEO of Freshco; Jamie McMillan, an ironworker and the founder of KickAss Careers;…

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AIA Canada invites members to cruise into the future
August 16, 2019 by Renee Montague

AIA Canada Atlantic Division is hosting two events for industry experts to share their insights on disruptive technologies, new government legislation, succession planning, new trends and more. The “Cruise into the Future” events will be followed by a dinner boat…

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Dorman offers new free training courses for technicians
August 16, 2019 by Renee Montague

Dorman Training Center, previously named Dorman University, has added new in-depth training courses for technicians. Their new online training experience offers nine product courses and three technician courses, all  taught by ASE-certified instructors. The product courses are designed to highlight…

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North American Council of Automotive Teachers names Top Educator
August 14, 2019 by Renee Montague

Once a year Mitchell 1 awards one of the nation’s top automotive teachers and this year they recognize Jon Kisby for his commitment to educational excellence in the automotive repair industry. As Mitchell 1 Educator of the Year, Kirby received…

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APD to offer management training this fall
August 6, 2019 by Allan Janssen

APD will host management training sessions for auto service providers this fall. A SMART (Service Management and Results Training) class will be offered Sept. 10-12, featuring Murray Voth of RPM Training. It will be held at the APD branch in…

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Women’s Leadership Conference wants you to “rev up” your leadership
July 31, 2019 by Renee Montague

AIA Canada and Auto Care Women’s Leadership Summer Conference is scheduled for Aug. 7 – 8 in at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center and will include two keynote speakers, Judi Holler and Melissa Marshall. Judi Holler, author, speaker,…

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Mitchell 1 names outstanding auto tech student at Calgary conference
July 25, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Jackson Dietrich from St. Charles, Ill., was named the 2019 Mitchell 1 Automotive Technology Outstanding Student during the 46th annual North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT) conference in Calgary, Alta. Each year, Mitchell 1 recognizes one U.S. or Canadian…

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Three-day Powerstroke engine training coming to Surrey in September
July 23, 2019 by Allan Janssen

B.C. Diesel and California-based ATSS Training are expecting another sell-out weekend of training in September for a special three-day Ford Powerstroke Diesel Training Event in Vancouver, B.C. Instructor Mike Cleary, an eight-time award winning Ford Motor Company certified senior master…

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ASE to Host Instructor Training Conference in Texas
July 22, 2019 by Renee Montague

The annual National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Instructor Training Conference will be held July 22-25 at the Embassy Suites in Frisco, Texas. The conference will offer more than 60 technical sessions providing more than 100 hours of available…

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Chevron Knowledge Centre: Acquiring know-how in the virtual world
July 15, 2019 by Jacob Stoller

In the third of a series of articles sponsored by Chevron, reporter Jacob Stoller looks at the technology used to power realistic gaming environments… and when it might be coming to the automotive repair shop.