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,”
Secret Interview Tips To Give You The Edge
Forbes wrote an article a few months back about surprising job interview tips. We whittled it down to three that really hit home and can give you the ultimate edge when it comes time to interview for your dream job.
Universal Technical Institute Opening New Campus In Greater Los Angeles Market
Universal Technical Institute has opened a new 142,000-square-foot, state-of-the-industry campus in Long Beach, California, to meet the area’s strong demand for skilled transportation service technicians.
Mazda And WyoTech Partner To Train Future Automotive Techs
Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) has announced a three-year partnership with WyoTech, one of the country’s premier technical training institutes, which will allow students to graduate as certified Mazda technicians.
There’s Still Time To Nominate Your School!
The 2015 School of the Year contest is still open for nominations. You’ve got until August 14, 2015 to complete the online form.
5 Things To Consider Before You Choose A Trade School
It’s good to pause and reflect before you make any important decisions about your education. Here are five things you need to consider before you choose a trade school.
