The collision industry’s new key alliance has taken its skills challenge to three cities across Australia in a bid to reinforce the message around future careers.
The recently formed Australian Collision Industry Alliance (ACIA) took its information nights aimed at briefing industry stakeholders on their vision and purpose to Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.
Audiences that included repairers, suppliers, associations, TAFE and other training organisations heard about the pressing need for a new generation of skilled professionals and how the ACIA was at the forefront of promoting apprenticeships within the collision industry.
ACIA founding director, Rob Bartlett said attracting and developing skilled professionals was key for a sustainable future for the industry.
“We are fortunate enough to have a group of people that are passionate about the future of the industry, and prepared to stand up and talk about the Australian Collision Industry Alliance and why it was formed,” Bartlett said.
“With over 50 attendees at each event, the information sessions were a huge success in getting the message out.”
“We are very grateful to the support we received from TAFE Ultimo (NSW), Kangan Institute in Melbourne and Renew Collision Repair Centre in Perth for hosting these events. All were welcoming venues for engaging discussion on the Australian Collision Industry Alliance and what it aims to achieve.”
After an initial round of foundational financial support along with further on-going pledges of support, the ACIA is also extending an open invitation to all industry professionals and stakeholders who share its vision of fostering talent within the collision repair industry.
“If the industry doesn’t act now in increasing its attractiveness and make career pathways easier to navigate, then it will continue to battle labour shortages,” Bartlett said at the founding of ACIA.
Since then, ACIA has taken its advocacy to a range of industry players including in May at the Trades Fit Exhibition for young women in Melbourne and its recent three city tour.
The Australian Collision Industry Alliance (ACIA) is a not-for-profit entity established to promote rewarding career paths and ensure the sustainability of the collision industry.
For more information, or to become a member or industry partner, contact the Australian Collision Industry Alliance at theacia2023@gmail.com.