Apprentice Articles

Lytton Greenfield. Vancouver, B.C. Red Seal Candidate

Lytton Greenfield. Vancouver, B.C. Red Seal Candidate

One of the many challenges that the aftermarket has is attracting and retaining apprentices. Indie Garage recently caught up with Lytton Greenfield of Vancouver, B.C.,  an apprentice working toward his Red Seal certification. He was good enough to provide some...

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Earn Customer Trust with Ideal Spark Plugs for GDI engines

Earn Customer Trust with Ideal Spark Plugs for GDI engines

(SPONSORED CONTENT) By Autolite One of the key factors for a shop’s success is its reputation for customer service. While you cannot change the way vehicles and parts are manufactured, you can offer confident recommendations to customers on which parts will work best...

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British Columbia adds $5 million apprenticeship funding

British Columbia has announced additional supports for apprenticeship as the province prepares to implement skilled trades certification. The province has provided $5 million to the Industry Training Authority (ITA) so that more trades workers can start an...

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Ontario announces $90 million for skilled trades

Ontario announces $90 million for skilled trades

Ontario is investing an additional $90 million over three years to further promote the skilled trades to young people. This investment responds to the Apprenticeship Youth Advisors report, which includes several recommendations to help solve the shortage of skilled...

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What apprentices want, and how to deliver

What apprentices want, and how to deliver

According to an Apprentices in Canada ePanel survey conducted by The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum withapprentices from across sectors and regions, features that attract and retain apprentices to anemployer are:• a journeyperson willing to teach• a wide variety of...

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B.C. announces return of skilled trades certification

B.C. announces return of skilled trades certification

B.C Premier John Horgan announced the launch of a made-in-B.C. certification system for skilled trades. British Columbia has announced that it is launching a made-in-B.C. certification system for skilled trades workers, with automotive, heavy-duty, and autobody...

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Ontario Act streamlines trade certification

The Ontario government is introducing new measures to help tradespeople get their certification from one reliable, streamlined destination through a new Crown agency, Skilled Trades Ontario, that would replace the Ontario College of Trades (OCOT). OCOT has been much...

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Permatex The Right Stuff Red One Minute Gasket Maker

Permatex The Right Stuff Red One Minute Gasket Maker

(SPONSORED CONTENT) The Right Stuff Red One Minute Gasket Maker is the only high temperature gasket maker that can quickly return a vehicle to service in just one minute. This thick formula maintains reliable and long-lasting seals. The Right Stuff Red One Minute...

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