For the Future: Canadian Apprenticeship Forum to update 2009 study on ROI in apprenticeship
Victoria, British Columbia — British Columbians and skilled trades employers will soon learn more about the economic value of apprenticeships, thanks to a study funded by the B.C. government and the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF-FCA). In 2006 and 2009, CAF-FCA conducted two national studies to calculate the economic return on training investment for skilled trades […]
Ford the Future: Hamilton, Ont. Ford dealer donates two vehicles to Mohawk College auto students
Hamilton, Ontario — Doing its part to give students access to the latest automotive technology, Ford of Canada and Eastgate Ford of Hamilton, Ont. partnered to donate a pair of vehicles to the Mohawk College Motive Power Programs. The collaboration saw students receive a donation of a 2020 Ford Escape and 2020 Ford F-150 for […]
A New Chapter: Ontario looking to expand Second Career Program, extend training credit
Orillia, Ontario — Looking to make a change? The Ontario government has proposed to expand the Second Career Program and extend the Ontario Jobs Training Tax Credit to help Ontarians pivot their lives toward learning a new skill. Ontario Premier Doug Ford made the announcement from Orillia Truck and Auto Recyclers on Monday. First introduced […]
Double Header: CCIF to host two webinars in first week of Dec., EV safety and recruitment
Toronto, Ontario — Clear your schedules, because CCIF has a couple of webinars on the calendar for the first week of December that will see industry experts tackling the latest in EVs and recruitment. On Dec. 1, Mark Millson of Excellence Auto-Collision is slated to present before a virtual CCIF audience, talking about the critical […]
Left Behind: More than 30 Ontario trades inspectors to be laid off for new Skilled Trades Ontario model
Toronto, Ontario — Does the line, “I give you my word: not one single person will be laid off when I become Premier,” ring any bells to any Ontarians? Because the province’s skilled trades inspectors are reeling after the Ford government issued layoff notices to more than 30 Ontario College of Trades (OCOT) employees. “We […]
Tying us Together: Toyota partners with Black Business and Professional Association for scholarship program
Toronto, Ontario — In doing their part to help diversify the Canadian automotive industry, the Toyota Canada Foundation has announced that they will be funding a series of scholarships in partnership with the Black Business and Professional Association (BBPA). Over the next two years, BBPA will select six Black students pursuing post-secondary education in a […]
Trades for All: Skills Ontario focuses on diversity and inclusivity for upcoming virtual events
Toronto, Ontario — Skills Ontario is putting a priority on diversity this December as the provincial trades advocate announced a number of virtual events centred around inclusivity in the skilled trades sector. In the coming weeks, Skills Ontario will be hosting three in-depth programs that aim to introduce and encourage youth and new Canadians to […]
Skills for Paying Bills: Skilled Trade and Technology Week starts in Saskatchewan
Regina, Saskatchewan — Sunday marks the beginning of Skilled Trade and Technology Week in Saskatchewan, and the provincial government is hoping it can steer some young talent toward our underserved trades industries. The province is encouraging schools to bring in apprentices and tradespeople to present to students on the many fulfilling career opportunities that exist […]
Live on the Air: Spanesi’s free-to-attend Interactive Week kicks off
Naperville, Chicago — Spanesi Interactive Week kicked off on Monday, reigning in the inaugural week-long virtual event hosted by Spanesi Americas. Monday’s events included a kickoff keynote by Spanesi Americas Chief Operating Officer Tim Morgan, as well as a demonstration of the company’s 106/Universal Jig System and a discussion on panel straightening with the Spanesi […]
Talks in Turkey: IBIS to host free event next week
Ankara, Turkey — The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) will be hosting IBISConnect Turkey next week free of charge. Held Wednesday, October 6, the event will focus on recovery in the post-pandemic era, according to the event agenda. “In 2020 the business world was suddenly thrown into turmoil beyond anyone’s imagination,” wrote IBIS in its […]
