Apprentice Articles

AIA Quebec continues youth drive for aftermarket

AIA Quebec continues youth drive for aftermarket

The Quebec division of the Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada has continued to build awareness of automotive aftermarket career opportunities with youth. Recently it participated in the ninth edition of Career Day at the Montreal School of Motorized...

read more
VDO REDI-Sensor covers your TPMS needs

VDO REDI-Sensor covers your TPMS needs

(SPONSORED CONTENT) You can simplify TPMS service and make your business more profitable by using VDO REDI-Sensor Multi-Application TPMS Sensors.  Continental has developed an exceptional TPMS program that lets you replace over 270 OE sensors with just five VDO...

read more
Ontario College of Trades changes fees, pauses collection

Ontario College of Trades changes fees, pauses collection

The Ontario College of Trades, which is set to be wound down as part of the Ontario government's changes to the apprenticeship system, has instituted changes to its fees, and paused fee collection. Upon request of the Minister of Training, Colleges, and Universities,...

read more
Apprentice fair showcases aftermarket to Quebec students

Apprentice fair showcases aftermarket to Quebec students

The Quebec Division of the Automotive Industry Association (AIA) of Canada held its first apprentice fair of 2019 at the l’Argile Training Centre in Joliette, Que. Canadian Tire, Del Vasto Group, Groupe Monaco and Uni-Select were all represented at the event in...

read more
Call for nominations: NAPA AUTOPRO 2019 scholarships

Call for nominations: NAPA AUTOPRO 2019 scholarships

Through NAPA AUTOPRO, apprentice mechanics in Quebec have access to a student financial assistance program. André Couture, Regional Director of NAPA AUTOPRO Quebec Region and manager of the program has announced the 3rd edition of the NAPA AUTOPRO scholarships...

read more
Apprentice to Owner: This is how it’s supposed to work

Apprentice to Owner: This is how it’s supposed to work

Think apprenticing isn’t worth the time or money it takes to earn your certification? Owners: think investing in apprentices to work in your shop is too much trouble? Consider the story of Azilda, Ontario-based Zack Kaattari, who in a few short years went from first...

read more
Manitoba grants $25,000 to boost enrollment of women in trades

Manitoba grants $25,000 to boost enrollment of women in trades

The Manitoba government has announced a boost to women in the trades, Sustainable Development Minister Rochelle Squires, minister responsible for the status of women, announced. “Women in Manitoba continue to be under-represented in many areas of training including...

read more