Autobody and Collision Damage Repair Pre-apprenticeship Program

Autobody and Collision Damage Repair

AYCE offers a Pre-apprenticeship Training Program for youth to prepare for a career in Autobody and Collision Damage Repair.

In order to be eligible for the Pre-apprenticeship Training Program, you need to:

• Have an OSSD (Grade 12 diploma) or equivalent
• Be between 18 and 30 years of age
• Be legally entitled to work in Canada (with SIN card)
• Possess a valid Ontario Driver's License

Program Benefits

There is no cost to participate in the program.

Training participants receive the following training:

• An introduction to the basics of the autobody trade.
• 6 weeks of pre-employment training, including interview preparation, resume writing, WHMIS training, employment counselling and job coaching.
• Level 1 Autobody and Collision Damage Repair course offered at Centennial College.
• Toolkit and course materials.

In addition, Employer Connections and Work Placement Program participants also receive:

• A 12-week paid work placement with an employer.
• Connections with employers who will provide industry information and answer your questions.
• Tours and site visits at local autobody repair shops.

Program Schedule

The Pre-apprenticeship Training is a 30-week full-time program.

How to Register

To register for the Pre-apprenticeship Training Program, please have your Employment Counsellor fill out the referral form, and fax it to Marc Tremblay's attention at (416) 491-4669.  If you do not have an Employment Counsellor, please contact Marc Tremblay, Program Coordinator, at (416) 491-7000 ext. 203 or by email at mtremblay@ayce.on.ca to reserve your spot in the registration fair.  Please note that the deadline for registration is Friday, January 20th.

Next, please fill out the application form, and bring it with you to the registration fair on January 27th.  Also bring your high school diploma (or equivalent), your SIN card, your driver's license, and an additional piece of photo ID.

For more information on the registration fair on January 27th as well as what to bring, please click here.

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