Babcox Media And Auto Care Association Partner On New Industry Job Board
Babcox Media and the Auto Care Association have announced a new partnership that merges the two organizations’ aftermarket employment resources into a single industry-wide job board. Through this partnership, a new industry job board has been launched at autocarecareers.org.
Morgan’s Tire Service Named Medford Tech School’s Business Partner Of The Year
Paul Morgan, owner of Morgan’s Tire Service in Burlington, NJ, was named the Burlington County Institute of Technology (BCIT) 2015 Business Partner of the Year during the Annual Program Advisory Committee Dinner.
Scrapyard Owner Sponsors Hood-Painting Contest For Students
Each year, Cherry Picked Auto Parts in Toledo, OH, invites local students to take part in a car hood painting competition. The winner gets a $500 gift card, and four runners-up each get a $250 gift card. All students who submit something receive $25 for participating.
Auto Tech Students Revved Up For State-Of-The-Art Equipment
Students in the Joliet Central High School Auto Tech program in Joliet, IL, are training on new tire changing and balancing equipment from Hunter Engineering Co.
Hot Rodders Of Tomorrow Crowns 2015 Engine Challenge National Champion
While the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show did not officially start until Thursday, December 10, students from across the nation convened in Indianapolis on Tuesday to kick off the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge Dual Championship. With the first four spots in the Engine Challenge Finals filled from SEMA competition, 17 additional teams came to compete for the final four spots at PRI. From Tuesday through Friday they competed in performance engine rebuilds, looking for sub 20 minute completion times.
Hoover High’s Auto Program Receives Boost From Glendale Dealerships
Several local automotive dealerships have made investments in the Hoover High School automotive program in Glendale, CA. Donations have included tools, uniforms and money.
East Hall High Automotive Technology Class Builds Custom Racing Engine
More than 60 students in the East Hall High School’s automotive technology class in Gainesville, GA, spent the last year building a custom racing motor.
Donations Add Horsepower To Automotive Programs
Hyundai Motor Corporation of America has donated vehicles to the automotive education programs at two New Jersey schools.
Teacher Receives $10,000 Grant For Automotive Program
Eddie Billings, an Automotive Technology instructor at North Moore High School in Robbins, NC, recently received a $10,000 grant from the Ingersoll Rand Foundation.
Quaker State’s ‘Best In Class Challenge’ Winners Auction Vehicles At Mecum
Maxwell High School of Technology in Atlanta, GA, named the grand prize winner in national high school auto shop competition.
NATEF Announces New Trustees For 2016
The National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) has announced three new members of the board of trustees for 2016. The new trustees are: Marie Barry, director of the office of career readiness, New Jersey Department of Education, Trenton, NJ; Suzanne LaBroad, vice president for recruiting and recognition, Hendrick Automotive Group, Charlotte, NC; and Mike Mulvihill, bureau
Miramar College To Offer Alternative Fuels Auto Training Program
San Diego Miramar College will receive $2 million over the next three years to work with community colleges in California to train students and faculty about clean fuels technology.
