{"id":102243,"date":"2023-09-18T10:25:15","date_gmt":"2023-09-18T14:25:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skillscompetencescanada.com\/?p=102243"},"modified":"2023-09-18T10:25:15","modified_gmt":"2023-09-18T14:25:15","slug":"the-automotive-industry-includes-a-variety-of-career-pathways","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skillscompetencescanada.com\/en\/the-automotive-industry-includes-a-variety-of-career-pathways\/","title":{"rendered":"The Automotive Industry Includes a Variety of Career Pathways"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Dave Woolley, who manages an Automotive Training Centre for Akzonobel Coatings Ltd., shares how he got involved in this trade.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Tell us about your career journey and your educational pathway.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I graduated from Fanshawe College in Ontario. I completed my apprenticeship and achieved my Red Seal certification. Rick Saddler was my mentor throughout my apprenticeship at Regency Auto Collision, in Kitchener. I worked on the floor for 35 years working at five different collision centers. I started by sweeping floors, then moved on to autobody work and paint jobs. I really enjoyed painting and continued this work for approximately 25 years. I joined AkzoNobel 10 years ago as a Technical Sales Representative and have recently become a Technical Consultant and I\u2019m also responsible for our Automotive Training Centre in Etobicoke, Ontario.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What do you love about your job?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I enjoy the variety of the work. Every day is different.\u202fI also like the flexibility and helping our customers succeed.\u202fIn addition, I love to teach, which is why running our Training Centre was the perfect fit for me.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who has inspired you?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>My parents! They have always encouraged and supported me to be my best. When I was 16 years old, my father bought me my first car, and it needed some work. I received help to fix the car from one of my neighbors. I was impressed with what he was able to do to refinish the car. Furthermore, when I worked for Rob Paven at one of his shops, I was introduced to the Process Centered work environment. I learned a lot from this environment and the processes that Rob put in place. I really enjoyed working in this type of environment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What type of career opportunities exist within your industry?<\/strong><br \/>\nCollision centres are currently looking for workers. Beyond the shop level jobs there are also opportunities with distributors and suppliers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is your career advice for young people who want to pursue a career in this industry?<\/strong><br \/>\n1- Work hard and be the best that you can be.<br \/>\n2- Don\u2019t be afraid of change but rather embrace it.<br \/>\n3- Look for ways to continuously improve your skills.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dave Woolley, who manages an Automotive Training Centre for Akzonobel Coatings Ltd., shares how he got involved in this trade. 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