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Fix Network World Celebrates Apprenticeship Program Approval

Tomorrow's Technician

Fix Network announced the Fix Network Apprenticeship Program (FNAP) has been officially approved by the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council, and celebrates the graduation of its first apprentice, Gabrial Duran. Before joining the apprenticeship program, I became a dad,” said Duran.

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2024 Career Guide: How to Get a Job as a Mechanic

Automotive Training Centre

This guide is designed to guide you through the essentials of embarking on a career as a mechanic in 2024, highlighting the skills employers are looking for and how automotive training can set you on the path to success. Let’s explore some skills that would make you a strong candidate in 2024. Contact ATC Toronto to learn more!

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CARS Executive Outlook: Greg Aguilera

Auto Service World

How will the economy impact customer behaviour in 2025 compared to 2024? Partner with trade schools and offer apprenticeships to build a talent pipeline. What role is technology playing in repair shops these days and how can shops use it effectively? The Challenge will be the skilled labor shortage. So focus on recruitment.

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How poor communication can push employees out

Auto Service World

The Employee Communication Impact 2024 report reveals that 61 per cent of employees considering leaving their jobs cite poor internal communication as a factor, with 26 per cent naming it a major cause.

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Want to Become a Mechanic? Learn What Consumers Want From Their EVs

Automotive Training Centre

In 2024, electric vehicle sales in Canada edged ahead of the US for the first time, and further increases are projected. This concern is echoed in the 2024 Edmunds EV Sentiment Survey, highlighting the gap between consumer expectations and market realities of charging availability.

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Schaeffler Announces New Automotive Manufacturing Facility

Tomorrow's Technician

Construction of the new facility will begin in mid-2024 with an estimated completion in the third quarter of 2025, Schaeffler said. The company said it will partner with local technical colleges to ensure a robust talent pipeline and provide the community both apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship opportunities.

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Building Tomorrow’s Technicians: How a Revived High School Shop is Sparking Careers in Automotive Service, Collision Repair

AutoInc.

“The space is big enough to fit four cars,” says Benavidez, who was inspired to start a successful new apprenticeship program, Future Focus , alongside the workshop. Gonzalez, 18, graduated in May 2024 from Highland High School in the Southeast Heights area of Albuquerque. ’” Gonzalez recalls.