Niagara College - ext. This automotive sector includes Automotive Technology, Auto Body and Automobile Painting contests with three competitors in each division. People in the automotive industry have really responded to this competitive event. Many manufacturers are providing new 1999 vehicles and equipment suppliers are donating materials and paint to be used during the competition.
Eligible competitors are from high school, college and apprentice level from across Canada.
The contests involve 15 per cent written and 85 per cent hands-on application challenges and run for six hours each day. The challenges are co-ordinated by industry and educational partnerships. Skills Canada - Ontario will be hosting various events throughout the year in Kitchener to promote awareness of skilled trades and technology. One event, The Team Canada Run-off, selects 40 skilled young people that will represent Canada at the 35th World Skills Competition in Montreal from November 11 to 14. The Montreal event will have 1,600 competitors from 30 countries competing in 41 trade and technology contests.