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This page has been created as a means for parents, teachers, students and employers to have access to the latest information and updates on the TestDrive project. For those unfamiliar, the TestDrive project is a summer co-op program for students interested in exploring the automotive trades as a potential career. Students are eligble to participate in the project if they:

Are in Grade 10 or 11

Will be 16 years of age, as of May 1, 2015

Are Registered in Co-op or O2 program (or will be registered 2nd term) or are in an Automotive Trades program at your school. If students are not part of Co-op, O2 or Skilled Trades programs, they are still eligible to participate in the TestDrive program. Please speak to the Co-op or O2 teacher at your school to find out more.

09/08/2020
The automotive manufacturing industry is adapting to include and embrace a new generation of robotic uses.
08/14/2020

The automotive manufacturing industry is adapting to include and embrace a new generation of robotic uses.

Robots and cars have gone hand in hand for generations, and as robotics become more advanced, the automotive industry is embracing new ways to make car manufacturing faster and safer.

Did you know that many High Schools across Nova Scotia offer courses in Skilled Trades?Check out https://www.ednet.ns.ca...
08/13/2020

Did you know that many High Schools across Nova Scotia offer courses in Skilled Trades?
Check out https://www.ednet.ns.ca/cbl/skilled-trades to find out how you can explore the skilled trades as a career option in high school.

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What are Skilled Trades anyway?  Does all the terminology have you a little confused?  Check out Careers in Trades and g...
08/12/2020

What are Skilled Trades anyway? Does all the terminology have you a little confused? Check out Careers in Trades and get the scoop!

When people think of skilled trades, there are a few that immediately spring to mind. The reality is that there are more than 300 designated trades in Canada! Generally, these trades fall within four main categories: Construction which includes trades such as electricians, carpenters, plumbers, pipe...

Meet Jen Willis, the very first female Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Apprentice to be registered in Nova Scotia. Jen s...
08/11/2020

Meet Jen Willis, the very first female Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Apprentice to be registered in Nova Scotia.

Jen shares her passion and what it is like to be a Heavy Duty Equipment Technician in Nova Scotia.

Impressive tools and huge machines dominate Jen's workday. Check out what it's like to be a heavy duty equipment technician.

"It's right on the edge of science and magic,"  🎩 ⚛️
08/10/2020

"It's right on the edge of science and magic," 🎩 ⚛️

Despite social pressures, university isn't for everyone — there are plenty of reasons to go into the trades, including reduced financial burden, engaging work, and employment opportunities.

Going on a road trip this long weekend?  Read up on these 7 tips all new drivers should know about cars!
07/31/2020

Going on a road trip this long weekend? Read up on these 7 tips all new drivers should know about cars!

Because most cars have “baby spares”, you should get to the mechanic ASAP to fix or replace the tire and get the tire replaced on your car.

Trade Classes can help prepare you for life.
07/29/2020

Trade Classes can help prepare you for life.

Discoverestevan.com is only source for community news and information such as weather and classifieds for Estevan, Saskatchewan.

Automakers and third party app developers are producing technologies to help ensure the safety of new drivers.
07/27/2020

Automakers and third party app developers are producing technologies to help ensure the safety of new drivers.

The roades are more dangerous than ever. Thankfully, high tech is helping to keep teens safer than ever. Here are the top six latest and greatest ..

Love all thing cars?  These podcasts might be perfect for you!
07/24/2020

Love all thing cars? These podcasts might be perfect for you!

For a lot of us, social distancing has been a way of life for a few weeks now. Automotive events are a thing of the past, and you can only watch the Fast

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