In
this issue:
. latest news
. CarfixWorld
. special offers
. business tips
. ciia.com updates |
LATEST
NEWS
Shop advisory issued- Private companies are calling autobody shops in
Ontario offering to obtain their apprenticeship credit ( often $5000)
if the shop owner pays them a fee. SHOPS BEWARE The application for apprenticeship
tax credit is easy to fill out and submit. Call KCRA for assistance
and a copy of the application form. Don't miss out on up to a $5000 tax
credit for each year you employ an apprentice
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| CarFixWORLD
Career Day a hit with students
They were lined up when the show opened, and roared
enthusiastically into CarFixWORLD's inaugural Career
Day last Friday in Toronto. By 10:30, there were
crowds of young people from across Ontario checking
out the equipment displays, talking to potential
employers on Interview Alley and lining up for
autographs from TV celebrities. The combination of automotive glamour
and employment opportunity drew about 2600 students,
who came from as far away as Kingston and Windsor.
The bling side of the industry was supplied by customized
show cars and celebrities like Pimp My Ride's Alex
Pico and 'Q', and CASCAR driver DJ Kennington.
The hundred industry companies on hand answered
questions and demonstrated products to fill in
the more serious aspect of the industry. Ciia.com
operated Career Day on behalf of CarFixWORLD.St.
Edmund Campion Catholic Secondary School (Brampton,
ON) was represented by 178 students, and will receive
the Lexus vehicle offered by Toyota Canada to the
school with the most students at tthe show.Two
students from Central Technical School (Toronto)
won the Pit Stop Challenge, in which two-person
teams had to remove and install two tires. The
winning time was 1:52 min. Three stages provided
a stream of presentations to help students and
apprentices understand the opportunities in the
automotive repair and collision fields. "Too often,
young Canadians who could find career satisfaction
miss an opportunity to learn about the job they
might love. We are connecting them with exhibitors
to help build a strong and dedicated labor force
for the automotive aftermarket and collision industries," explained
Carol Bell, manager of the CarFixWORLD |
SPECIAL
OFFERS
For the first time in Ontario, autobody and collision repair shop owners/operators
can enjoy reduced costs while helping their local trade association.Save
thousands of dollars on your garage insurance policy costs. Save almost
$1000 with a special offer from Audatex Make thousands of dollars with
increased profits from our special consultants.Save hundreds of dollars
with discounted and special offers from industry vendors. Simply join
your local collision repair trade association by calling 1-866-309-4272
for your membership kit. Members will receive numbered membership cards
that can be used to access the vendor discounts. If you do not have a
local association, linked with ciia.com in your area, just call 1-866-309-4272 |
