TECHS OF TOMORROW

Skills shortage solutions from students and experts

Learn how your business can attract the top apprentices and technicians in the field, straight from the mouths of students and skilled trade leaders from across Canada!

Check out Collision Repair’s latest Open Dialogue webinar featuring Fadi Smaidi, CEO of SkillsTrader and student/autobody repairer Edison Syme to learn how your business can outfit itself to attract top talent and thrive in the technology-filled future!

what you'll hear:

what's the scoop?

Hear the latest techniques incoming technicians and autobody students cover in the shop—and what they want to learn from you!

ATTRACTING THE BEST

What incoming autobody techs are looking for in their ideal bodyshop career—tools, tactics, attitudes and more!

eyes of the youth

The processes and concepts today's students think your business should focus on!

TEMPTING TOP TALENT

What your business needs to offer to attract the next generation of autobody pros!

more than a paycheque

Why incoming autobody pros want more than a steady paycheque—and how you can meet their needs!

q&A

Get answers to all your pressing questions about labour shortages, filling vacant slots, keeping employees happy and much more, straight from the students!

FEATURED SPEAKER

Fadi Smaidi is the CEO of SkillsTrader, a digital platform for professionals in the trades that can help people advance their careers, find employment and identify quality training that increases competitiveness. Prior to founding SkillsTrader, Fadi owned and operated three bodyshops and had been the vice-president of marketing for a national banner.

Fadi Smaidi, CEO of SkillsTrader

STUDENT PANELIST

Edison Syme

Auto Body Technician Student

COLLISION REPAIR MAGAZINE

Allison Rogers is a reporter and editor with Media Matters. She reports on the collision repair industry daily and regularly contributes to the company's host of magazines, including Collision Repair magazine, Bodyworx Professional, Canadian Auto Recycler and Collision Quebec. Allison is also the host of the Collision Repair magazine podcast, Industry Insider.

Allison Rogers, Collision Repair magazine

Max Reid is a reporter and podcast producer with Media Matters. He reports on the collision repair industry daily and contributes to a number of Media Matters publications, including Collision Repair magazine, Bodyworx Professional, Canadian Auto Recycler. Max is also the host of the Collision Repair magazine podcast, Industry Insider.

Max Reid, Collision Repair magazine

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