The Power of People: Aftermarket employment ‘continued to show strength’ over past year, DesRosiers report says
Toronto, Ontario — The automotive aftermarket appears to be leading the pack among the many other industries seeking out highly in-demand skilled trades workers, as the latest employment report from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants Inc. (DAC) shows that employment in the sector is up 4.2 percent since June 2021. “The aftermarket especially continued to show strength, […]
The Premier’s Picks: Eleven skills industry leaders form Alberta ‘Council on Skills’
Edmonton, Alberta — A group of eleven skills industry stakeholders will head up the new “Premier’s Council on Skills,” announced on Monday, as the province of Alberta continues its push to bring more skilled trades workers into the province. Comprised of leaders from various sectors of industry, though unfortunately lacking an expert specifically knowledgeable in […]
Apprentice Allowance: Government invests $21 million to open 2,100 apprenticeship positions in B.C.
Victoria, British Columbia — In a win for the Canadian skilled trades sector at-large, the ministry of employment and social development announced on Wednesday that a $21 million investment earmarked for the Construction Industry Apprenticeship Program will help at least 2,100 British Columbia-based apprentices earn their red seal certification over the next two years. The […]
Bonded by Trades: ‘Mind Over Metal’ welding camp searches for new generation of Mi’kmaw tradespeople
Elsipogtog First Nation, New Brunswick — Eight lucky kids from Elsipogtog First Nation were given a week-long crash course in welding basics, as the Mind Over Metal welding camp welcomed its first group of prospective Mi’kmaw tradespeople last week, the CBC reported Monday. Elsipogtog First Nation is located about 90 kilometres north of Moncton and […]
Chatting with a Champ: Gold medal auto body student Abigail King sits down with CRM
Toronto, Ontario — Canada’s roster for the upcoming WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition is growing by the day, and Collision Repair has been catching up with the young tradespeople set to represent the industry on the world stage within the next few months. This time, we spoke with Abigail King, 20, an auto body repair […]
Stand Up Speak Out: What inspires you?
Toronto, Ontario — The classics. The Vintage. The Retro. Each of these words has similar meanings but denotes different things. Which of the above words sparks something in you? Whether you are drawn to the classic cars of the 50s, 60s, and 70s, or you look at the DeLorean with an affectionate eye, something drew you to […]
Gold for the King: Ontario’s Abigail King to represent Canadian auto body repair at WorldSkills 2022
Toronto, Ontario — The nation has chosen Ontario’s Abigail King as its champion to represent Canada’s auto body repair industry at the WorldSkills Competition 2022, set to run from Sept. 7 to Nov. 26. King is currently studying to become an auto body technician and dreams of one day running her own customs shop. She […]
Boots on the Ground: Feds claim 140,000 summer jobs open for Canadian youth, in World Youth Skills Day statement
Toronto, Ontario — Friday was World Youth Skills Day and this year the federal government is putting a priority on addressing the labour gap soon to be left by Canada’s rapidly retiring workforce. Many believe that the best way to affect change is through the youth—that is why the United Nations declared July 15 to […]
Buddy System: Nova Scotia journeypeople now able to train two apprentices at a time
Halifax, Nova Scotia — Repair facility owners in Nova Scotia are able to bring in an extra set of hands to help out thanks to a recent amendment to the province’s apprenticeship regulations aimed at meeting demand for skilled trades. Where previously apprenticeship training was intended to be a one-on-one experience between an apprentice and […]
Seed Funding: One hundred Sask. high school graduates to receive skilled trades scholarship
Regina, Saskatchewan — One hundred Saskatchewan high school graduates are getting a little help on their way to careers in the skilled trades, as the province announced on Friday that scholarships are on the way to the would-be apprentices. The Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) announced that Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship (SYA) Industry Scholarships […]
