/R E P E A T -- Media Invitation - High school students show off their automotive expertise at the Canadian International AutoShow/
TORONTO, Feb. 11, 2019 /CNW/ - Automotive tech students from 17 Ontario high schools will test their knowledge and mechanical aptitude in a high-octane skills competition at the Canadian International AutoShow on Wednesday, February 13.
The two-member student teams will have 120 minutes to diagnose and repair new Volkswagens rigged with identical operating problems by Centennial College's automotive tech instructors. The teams will also shift between five workstations to test their analytical skills in electrical, steering, suspension and brakes, engine measurement and mechanical.
This is the 20th year Centennial College and the Trillium Automobile Dealers Association (TADA) have been running the competition at Toronto's auto show. The secondary school students, all of whom are studying automotive service technology, will be vying for big prizes including tools, textbooks and General Motors vehicles for their school workshops. The top-ranked team will represent TADA at the National Automotive Technology Competition in New York City.
The Toronto Automotive Technology Competition enjoys outstanding support from the industry. Sponsors include: TADA, Auto Career Start, the Canadian International AutoShow, Volkswagen Canada and Toronto-area VW dealers, General Motors Canada, Snap-On Tools, Consulab, Canadian Tire, Prona Tools, Electude-Argo, Nelson Education and Centennial College.
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When: |
Wednesday, February 13, 9 am to 3 pm |
Awards presentation at 2 pm |
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Where: |
Just inside the Front Street entrance, North Building |
Metro Toronto Convention Centre (no passes required) |
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255 Front Street West, Toronto |
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SOURCE Centennial College
Media contact: Mark Toljagic, Communications Officer, Centennial College, 416-289-5000, ext. 7142, cell 416-605-6012/[email protected]
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