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How to Become an Auto Mechanic Apprentice in Ontario: A Step-By-Step Guide

Automotive Training Centre

The profession has evolved significantly with advancements in automotive technology, making continuous learning and adaptability critical traits for success. This foundational knowledge is crucial in deciding which path aligns best with one’s interests and skills. Securing an apprenticeship is a pivotal step in gaining this experience.

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How to rev the passion for automotive trades careers

Auto Service World

Rather than trying to rely on young people developing a passion for automotive repair on their own, explain to them—and their parents—that a career in the trade is viable and stable while showing them just how they can be successful. In that case, you’re making a real difference to attract young people to the automotive service trade.

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Keeping Cool About Shop Fire Safety

Brake & Front End

According to the National Fire Protection Association, there are approximately 5,000 fires in automotive service and repair facilities each year. They discuss the potential threats in the automotive industry, such as combustible liquids and sparks from equipment.

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Marketing Auto Repair to College Students

Shop Marketing Pros

EPISODE: 069 – Marketing Auto Repair to College Students In this episode of the Auto Repair Marketing Podcast, host Kim Walker discusses the topic of attracting college students as customers for automotive repair shops. Thank you to our friends at RepairPal for this episode. Learn more at RepairPal.com/shops.

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Financial Foresight For A Smooth Succession

Brake & Front End

Obviously, any automotive service or repair business with significant value would require years to give away. In other words, a buy-sell agreement can be designed to protect the repair shop from certain triggering events, events that might otherwise create significant turmoil. million or #27.22

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Virginia Tire & Auto Launches Women in Automotive Scholarship

Virginia Tire & Auto

In order to further incentivize women to consider a career in automotive repair, Virginia Tire & Auto has just launched a “Women in Automotive” scholarship that will assist in the advancement of women in the automotive industry. Automotive care has changed significantly over the past five years,” explained Holmes.

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Virginia Tire & Auto Partners with Virginia Apprenticeship Program

Virginia Tire & Auto

VTA’s Youth Registered Apprenticeship Program allows anyone interested in a career in automotive repair to learn on the job. Students must be at least 16 years old to apply, be enrolled in their school’s automotive technology program and have a driver’s license.