REGINA — The Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre (Sask DLC) and the Saskatchewan Association of Autobody Repairers (SAAR) have signed a one-year partnership to enhance student learning with work placement options for high school students taking online autobody courses.
Through this agreement, SAAR will allocate $20,000 and provide their industry expertise to assist in co-ordinating work placements for high school students enrolled in Sask DLC’s autobody courses in the 2023-24 school year. Students enrolled in the courses will complete online theory and a work placement in one of the SAAR member locations across Saskatchewan.
Students enrolled in Autobody 10 will have the option to take 75 hours of online theory and 25 hours of work placement at a local business. Students taking Autobody 20A or 20B courses will take 50 hours of online theory and 50 hours of a work placement at a local business. Learn more about the courses and how to register at www.saskDLC.ca.
SAAR is a non-profit organization of automotive repairers and associated firms who are dedicated to the promotion and development of the autobody industry in Saskatchewan.
“Our industry, like many others, has an aging workforce and we are looking for fresh young faces to join our over 150 member shops, not to mention our 50 plus supplier members,” SAAR Executive Director Tom Bissonnette said.
“The opportunities for young people have never been more exciting and diverse in the collision industry than they are today.”
Students and families interested in learning more can contact Sask DLC at 306-252-1000 or helpdesk@saskDLC.ca.
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