autoNiche in the media

 

Frustrated Customer Opens Her Own Auto Shop

Fed up and tired of being ripped off when she took her car to be serviced, Emily Chung decided to do something about it. Read the full article in the Toronto Observer - by Nick Pescod - Published Oct 17, 2011

 

 

AutoNiche: Repairing Cars and Rebuilding Trust with Emily Chung

Emily Chung knows what it takes to offer outstanding auto repair experiences for busy families. As if she wasn’t busy enough nursing a new born and caring for a toddler, Chung decided to enrol in the Automotive Service Technician program at Centennial College just to broaden her knowledge base! Read the full article by Sophia Wong

 

 

University of Waterloo Alumni Profile

Emily is interviewed by Beth Bohnert in UW Alumni enewsletter

 

 

24 Hours - Toronto Edition

Read the Woman on Wheels "Garage get's a woman's touch" article by Sharon Aschaiek

 

 

Breakfast Television

As seen on Breakfast Television, Feb 24, 2010. We spent the morning with Jennifer Valentyne's Live Eye crew going over some basic car care procedures. Special thanks to a few customers who rose up early in the morning to come by the shop.

 

View the pictures in the Gallery.

 

 

Thanks to Jon of Moxi Photography for a fantastic event coverage!.

 

 

York Region News

10 minutes with Emily Chung

 

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CBC Radio 1, 99.1 FM, Metro Morning Program

autoNiche owner/operator Emily chats with CBC Metro Morning host Andy Barrie about being a girl mechanic

10 minutes with Emily Chung

 

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For Windows Media Player

This version is longer, bear with us through the initial traffic watch, but you get a wonderful jazz song at the end. Enjoy!

 

 

 

Ontario Links

 

Skills Ontario

Skills Work! For Women Networking Dinners

For young women in grades 9-12, these inspiring career exploration events foster a positive environment, as well as an opportunity to meet and network with tradeswomen from their community.

 

 

Centennial College – School of Transportation

Pre-Apprenticeship Program

Individuals wanting to start apprenticeship training but who may have trouble finding a sponsoring employer. This program is also offered for women only.

 

 

 

Ontario Ministry of Training

Pathways to Apprenticeship

 

 

OYAP

Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program

A school-to-work transition program offered through Ontario secondary schools. Full-time students in Grades 11 and 12 earn cooperative education credits through work placements in skilled trades.