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Students Benefit From Apprenticeship Program

Ashley Palmer is a junior at Coconino High School in Flagstaff, AZ. She is the school’s first participant in an apprenticeship program between the school and Planet Dodge in Flagstaff. Palmer began the apprenticeship program over the summer and is working once a week during the school year.

2015 SEMA Memorial Scholarship Winners Announced

The SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund awarded $150,000 to 58 individuals this year. The online application for next year’s awards will be accepted November 1, 2015, through April 1, 2016.

Lincoln Tech And Audi Announce Automotive Career Training Partnership

Beginning in 2016, students may apply to enroll in additional courses to supplement Lincoln Tech’s Automotive Technology training program – courses that build their familiarity with Audi-specific servicing, maintenance and roadside assistance skills. Audi will provide the curriculum and equipment for the program – including 2016 A3 and S7 models on which students will train.

Career Corner: Writing An Effective Cover Letter

What is a cover letter anyway? A cover letter is a one-page letter that introduces yourself, highlights your work experience, explains why you fit the job and requests an opportunity to meet a potential employer.

Students Awarded Scholarships In Memory Of George Segal

Two students have been selected as recipients of scholarships awarded in honor of George Segal, chairman of ASA/Sanel, who passed away in August 2014.

Collision School Programs Participate In Expo

Collision school programs from eight states will be represented at the Collision Repair Education Foundation’s Cars, Careers, & Celebrities Expo being held on Friday, Sept. 18 at the Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Illinois, in conjunction with the chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup taking place that weekend.

MAPSA Announces 2015-’16 Scholarship Winners

“The students selected for MAPSA scholarships exemplify the outstanding applications received this year through the online application process,” said Pete Kornafel, chairman of the GAAS Scholarship Committee. “Through the efforts of MAPSA and other regional associations, along with the supporters of the automotive scholarship fund, we are able to assist many students pursuing their dreams of higher education.”

ASE Certification Testing Available All Year

Earlier this year, the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) changed its testing schedule to allow year-round access for automotive professionals.

Economists Are Encouraging Millennials To Learn A Trade

College degrees can, in some instances, be a risky investment. Just ask any college graduate who’s struggling to pay off $100,000 in debt with a job at Starbucks. On the other hand, demand for skilled workers who practice a vocational trade is on the rise. Read on to see why economists are encouraging millennials to learn a trade.

Ace Your Automotive Job Interview Questions

One of the biggest mistakes job hopefuls make is to not prepare for the job interview.

Idaho Professor Named 2015 Mitchell 1 Educator of the Year

David Rodriguez was named the Mitchell 1 Educator of the Year for 2015 during the North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT) conference held recently in Joliet, Ill.

U of A Foundation Funds 174 2015-2016 Scholarship Awards

Thanks to the generous support of the University of the Aftermarket Foundation, 174 students pursuing automotive aftermarket careers will receive scholarships for the 2015-2016 academic year. “Thanks to the support of the entire industry, the University of the Aftermarket Foundation was able to award more scholarships this year to deserving students pursuing their aftermarket careers,”