Recreational Vehicle RV Education
with the RVDA of Canada

The RVDA of Canada works with provincial RVDAs and North America-wide organizations to research, develop and coordinate delivery of various type of training to maintain a high quality of service in the RV industry. Current educational opportunities include: Conventions The annual RV Dealers Convention/Expo featuring the RV Learning Center is being held at the Rio All-Suites Hotel in Las Vegas. The Learning Center training takes place in high-tech workshop rooms that enchance the learning experience for all dealership employees who attend. The Expo in the Rio Pavilion is also a must-see for dealers to learn about the latest in RV dealership management technology, financing options, and other new products and services. National Service Seminars These seminars are held for the continuing education of service technicians. This training event is three (3) days in length, generally held once per province per year. Further details will be available soon. RV Technician Satellite Training The RV Service Satellite Distance Learning Program has been organized by the RVDA of America. The modules are available September through June, broadcasted weekly. Training can be commenced at any time within that period. More advanced training sessions are being investigated as well as multiple transmission times. The result speak for themselves. Other Training Affiliations Current training affiliates include:

The DRIVE SAFE program is a one-day Driver Training course for the RV owner, a cooperative venture between the Ontario RV Dealers Association and the Ontario Safety League. The goal of the course is to offer professional road safety training for recreational vehicle owners, where none exists at present. It will give the new owner and veteran RV driver alike the skills and confidence to operate their vehicle in the various traffic and road conditions they will experience. More Information about Drive Safe Program

	First class is set for January 12, 2004. The class will be held at Georgian College. There are 3 levels. Each level is 8 weeks in length with a 9-12 months spacing between each level. Click here to find out the closest apprenticeship office to you.

Kelly Enterprises is a full service training and consulting company for the RV and auto industries. Founded by Jan Kelly in 1989, Kelly Enterprises is dedicated to increasing dealer profits through increasing customer satisfaction and building customer retention. Jan Kelly has a dynamic presentation style using humor and real world examples. Visit Kelly Enterprises Website at www.JLKelly.com. More Information about Kelly Enterprises

Sobel & Associates is the only full-service sales training company to iclude on site training (IST), certification seminar (BTS), monthly on-on-one support and reinforcement (PCS) and daily on-line video training (OVT). Established in 1991 by Mr. Randy Sobel, they have built a reputation for teaching sound sales fundamentals that are enchanced by the most advanced, cutting-edge sales philosophies available. Visit Sobel&Associates Website at www.sobeltraining.com. More Information

Spader Companies was founded over 25 years ago as a company guided by this vision statement: "Helping ensure the success of primarily privately-owned businesses in ways that create both fulfillment and a better world." As a source of management based services for personal, business and organizational growth which includes training, consulting, and computer software, the Spader Companies help dealers improve management skills, recognize market trends and problem solve. Visit Spader Companies Website at www.spader.com.