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3 Industry Accreditations to Look for when Choosing an Auto Body Career

When deciding on which auto body training program is right for you, there are a lot of factors to consider. Most students choosing to pursue an auto body training program should know that the ultimate

17 June 2016

How Auto Technicians Repair Fire-Damaged Cars

Where there’s smoke, there’s fire. And when it involves a vehicle that’s been damaged by fire and smoke, the role of a skilled auto body technician becomes critical. Car fires can oc

13 May 2016

Advanced Auto Body Training: An Intro to Frame Repair

A vehicle’s frame is vital to its structural integrity, acting like a skeleton on which every other component is built. As a result, many auto body customers often believe that a damaged vehicle fra

15 April 2016

Auto Body Technician Masterclass: How Lamborghini Restored the First-Ever Miura SV

Have you ever wanted to restore a truly unique, one-of-a-kind car? This past year, a handful of highly skilled technicians at Lamborghini’s new heritage division Polo Storico were tasked with painst

25 March 2016

Green Collision Repair: How Auto Body Technicians Reduce Their Carbon Footprint

Road vehicles are responsible for over a third of North America’s greenhouse gas emissions. It’s one of the reasons why automakers all over the world are racing to produce the next best hybrid

23 March 2016

Tech That Protects Cars Against Potholes? What Students in Auto Body Repair Courses Should Know

Every year, vehicle damage caused by potholes costs Canadian drivers hundreds of thousands of dollars in repairs. However, automotive giant Ford may have found a solution that will give people fewer r

4 March 2016

The Basics of Fiberglass Repair for Students Pursuing Auto Careers

Fans of classic cars will be familiar with fiberglass bodywork. Lightweight and inexpensive, the material—a plastic composite reinforced with glass fibers—became a staple of early sports ca

10 February 2016

An Auto Body Training Student’s Guide to Windshield Repairs and Replacements

Windshield cracks are common for even the safest of drivers. While windshields are designed to be tough in order to withstand the pressure of driving and provide structural support for a vehicle, they

8 January 2016

Why You’ll Need to Change Air Filters Once Your Start Your Auto Mechanic Apprenticeship

Filters may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about engines, but they play an extremely important role in keeping the entire engine system healthy. Fuel-burning engines require

11 December 2015

The Works of George Barris: Remembering a Man Every Auto Body Technician Aspires to Become

Legendary custom car builder George Barris recently passed away at the age of 89. Barris produced some of the most iconic vehicles seen on television and the silver screen throughout his long career,

18 November 2015

Boost Your Career in Auto Body Repair With These Body Shop Marketing Tips!

Nowadays, every business needs some form of marketing in order to succeed. And where the auto repair industry is concerned, keeping a steady stream of vehicles coming through shop doors requires more

4 November 2015

Dent Repair Basics for Students Enrolled in Auto Body Repair Courses

For as long as we’ve used cars as our primary mode of transportation, people have placed a lot of importance on the condition of their vehicle’s finish, as well as protecting it from dents

16 October 2015

Amber Chursinoff-Myers Automotive Service Technician

My name is Amber Chursinoff-Myers and I am a recent graduate of the Automotive Service Technician Foundation program at the Automotive Training Centre.

I started the course with a bit of mechanical knowledge and was expecting the other students to treat me differently because I am female. Even though I was the only female in my class at the time, all the students treated me with respect and helped me when I needed it.

Attending ATC has helped me gain the knowledge to feel confident going on to my first year apprenticeship. As my program was nearing its end and I was doing my practicum, I realized that I love what I’m doing and I can’t wait to get started. Now that I am done with my program I can take my skills and knowledge to new heights as I proceed with my new job at Hallmark Ford.

Here is something I want to leave with you: Follow your dreams and you will succeed at anything. Don’t let life get you down. Life isn’t about finding yourself, it is about creating yourself. And for women, don’t be afraid to go into this trade, or let anyone tell you that you can’t do it because you are female. Women make great mechanics, and sometimes we do it even better!

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