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Business is expected to grow. The
effect on employment levels is uncertain.
Specialty services are a growing
portion of the market.
Increasing competition and higher
levels of customer demands will increase the need for customer
service management and business management.
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Technical skills gaps are in electronics,
diagnostics, and emissions control.
Non-technical skills gaps are in
business management and customer service.
Attrition may result in demand for
new employees in the field.
The largest segment of the work force
is the generalist automotive technician.
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Pamphlets, brochures, video.
Canadian Automotive Repair and Service
Council (CARS)
http://www.cars-council.ca
9120 Leslie Street, Unit 6,
Richmond Hill, Ontario.
Tel: (905) 709-1010,
Fax: (905) 709-1013,
E-mail: llapierre@cars-council.ca
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Occupational Standards developed.
Ford Academy of Manufacturing Sciences
FAMS program through grades 9 to 12.
General Motors Automotive Service
Educational Program ASEP offered at 25 colleges.
DaimlerChrysler and St. Clair College
team up for alternative apprenticeship training for workers inside
the company and outside. Two days paid work and three days college
training.
Interactive Distance Learning via
satellite and intranet broadcasting of technical and non-technical
training across Canada.
National Accreditation Program.
Workplace Mentor/coach Program.
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