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Exploring Auto Careers: How Fast Can You Become a Mechanic?

Automotive Training Centre

The Fastest Path to Becoming a Mechanic Becoming a certified mechanic in Canada typically involves a combination of education and apprenticeship. While a traditional apprenticeship alone can take up to four years, enrolling in a diploma program first can fast-track the process. How Fast Can You Become a Mechanic?

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Are Mechanics in High Demand in Canada? A 2025 Update

Automotive Training Centre

With an aging workforce, increasing vehicle complexity, and many retirements, the demand for qualified mechanics has never been higher. Whether youre interested in traditional auto repair, hybrid and electric vehicle servicing, or specialized diagnostic work, theres a place for you in this thriving industry.

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Thousands head to KC for training

Auto Service World

The Vision HiTech Training and Expo in the Kansas City area once again provided industry pros with the latest training, from management to technical. Technicians were whisked away for sessions, some day-long, on the latest challenges theyll face under the hood, as well as training for ADAS and electric vehicles.

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From the Magazine: ‘A challenge and an honour’

Auto Service World

This early passion took him to a technical vocational high school and an apprenticeship, which led to Kuczynski becoming a licensed heavy equipment mechanic. Despite his love of being a technician and working under the hood of vehicles, Kuczynski felt a pull towards the business side of the industry. Ive always liked cars.

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Dan Stander: Incoming ASA Chairman Brings Vision of Innovation and Industry Unity

AutoInc.

Under his strategic direction, the Colorado facility has become a technological pioneer in the region, particularly in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), electric vehicle repairs, and manufacturer certification programs. When he first began, the industry still used frame machines with chains and manual measuring systems.

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Leading Through Service: Nick Fox of Gills Point S Shares His Tire Industry Story

Tire Review Magazine

Investing in the Next Generation Fox is involved in high school and technical college automotive programs. His company has also developed an apprenticeship program with set time frames. We need to educate the consumer about that and say, No, these are very intelligent people performing these duties, and they have to work very hard.

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What Employers Need From Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Mechanic Candidates

Automotive Training Centre

Hybrid and electric vehicles have transformed the automotive industry, creating a significant demand for skilled hybrid and electric vehicle mechanics capable of maintaining and repairing these advanced machines. Employers prefer candidates with hybrid and electrical mechanic training.