Skilled Trades Ontario (STO), the provincial agency responsible for managing apprenticeship and certification in Ontario, has announced it will begin delivering certifying exams in-house rather than through third-party provider Prometric. The change comes in response...
Successfully writing your Certificate of Qualification (C of Q) exam is a critical step in establishing a career for an automotive technician. A solid resource to help you succeed is Jeff Oakes’ Canadian Automotive Red Seal Exam Prep guide. Oakes is Automotive...
Skilled Trades Ontario (STO) is expanding on-site certification exam delivery to all Training Delivery Agents (TDAs) that offer a final level of in-class apprenticeship training. The announcement was made by Skilled Trades Ontario CEO Candice White during remarks at...
Automotive service professionals in Ontario are sounding the alarm as delays in skilled trades certification testing continue to disrupt workforce development. The Skilled Trades Ontario (STO) organization was brought in to replace the College of Trades and promised a...
As of April 2, 2025, Skilled Trades Ontario (STO) is now the primary point of contact for apprenticeship services in the province, taking over key responsibilities previously held by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD). The...
Navigating the different organizations involved in governing the skilled trades and apprentices is not always easy. Indie Garage presents a brief guide of the key organizations governing apprenticeship in their jurisdictions, key links, and key contacts. We hope you...
The Ontario government is introducing new policy and legislative measures to attract more young people to the skilled trades, including adding a new apprenticeship pathway and an online job matching platform. These initiatives are designed to promote the skilled...
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It is an unfortunate truth that not every independent automotive service provider shop is in a position to take on an apprentice. When you find one that is, you will want to ensure that you successfully get them to take you on. When speaking to the shop owner or...