{"id":108627,"date":"2025-01-07T09:44:05","date_gmt":"2025-01-07T14:44:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skillscompetencescanada.com\/?p=108627"},"modified":"2025-01-07T09:44:05","modified_gmt":"2025-01-07T14:44:05","slug":"dave-gratton-of-consulab-shares-his-passion-for-cars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skillscompetencescanada.com\/en\/dave-gratton-of-consulab-shares-his-passion-for-cars\/","title":{"rendered":"Dave Gratton of Consulab shares his passion for cars"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">My career path<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">I worked as a mechanic (Red Seal) in a private company for several years. After a short period of time, I was promoted to the position of manager. In this position, I had the opportunity to teach auto mechanics part-time at a recognized college. Then I was recruited by Chrysler Canada for a technical position. Today, I work as a representative for Consulab. 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