Sonoma County Students To Build Electric Vehicles
Students in automotive and electromechanical technologies class at Analy High School in Sebastopol, CA, will be building an electric vehicle from the chassis up later this school year.
Fast Cars Bring Message Of Safety To Elizabethton High School
Students in auto mechanics classes at Elizabethton High School in Johnson City, TN, had the chance to see a variety of race cars on Tuesday.
Adapting To Change – The Key To Success In Business
It is often said that change is the only constant. Nobody understands that better than Chuck Wichrowski, owner of Baum Boulevard Automotive, an 8-bay automotive repair shop in Pittsburgh, PA. He has built his entire business model around the concept.
New Program Will Drive NEIT Students To Fiat
Students in the Fiat Chrysler-oriented learning program at New England Institute of Technology (NEIT) receive the training they need to work as automotive technicians at Fiat Chrysler dealerships across the country.
Shortage Of Auto Technicians Has Shops Scrambling For Help
A nationwide shortage of trained automotive technicians is prompting dealerships and auto repair shops to encourage high school students to consider a career as an automotive technician.
23 Teams To Compete In Hot Rodders Of Tomorrow Engine Challenge Semi-Finals
The Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge has put 12 events in the books for 2015. Throughout these events, held from Florida to California, 40 teams have qualified to compete for the Engine Challenge National Championship. In order to qualify, these teams, comprised solely of high school students, must complete a performance engine rebuilt in less than 35 minutes. These 40 teams have now advanced to the semi-finals. Twenty-three of these teams will compete in the first round of semi-final competition, held at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show, November 3-6.
Maxwell High Students Start Quaker State Car Restoration Contest
Students at Maxwell High School of Technology in Lawrenceville, GA, who are competing in the Quaker State “Best in Class Challenge” have six weeks to restore a 2003 Chevrolet Impala with 155,000 miles on it.
Dickinson High School Automotive Class Restoring Fire Truck
The advanced automotive class at Dickinson High School in Dickinson, TX, is restoring a 1942 Seagrave Fire truck for the Dickinson Volunteer Fire Department.
Troup High School Auto Students Prepare For SkillsUSA Contest
Automotive students at Troup High School in LaGrange, GA, are training for the SkillsUSA competition in November.
Using Social Media To Find A Job
When it comes to job hunting, most people think social media is simply the thing you clean up prior to beginning your search. But, in reality, it can do so much more for you than just prove to potential employers that you’re sane and not an all-night partier. You can utilize social media to find job openings, connect with potential employers and give yourself a leg up when it comes time to interview. No really, you can!
Mercedes-Benz Donates Two SUVs To Shelton State Community College
The automotive training program at Shelton State Community College in Tuscaloosa, AL, recently received two Mercedes-Benz SUVs that were donated by the Tuscaloosa County operations of Mercedes-Benz. According to the article on AL.com, students who are part of the program and work with these vehicles are learning about the complex systems and processes in modern manufacturing.
Rad Air Complete Car Care: Where Customer Service Is King
Behind every successful independent automotive repair shop is a staff that not only provides expert repairs, but one that treats customers with the care and respect that keeps them coming back – and telling their family and friends.