In Need Of Service Techs, Louisville Auto Dealers Turn To JCTC
Instructors at Jefferson Community and Technical College in Louisville, KY, help prepare students for jobs in local automotive repair shops.
CareerFEST Gives Students A Glimpse Into Automotive Careers
CareerFEST at Michigan Tech gave students the opportunity to meet employers in an informal setting.
JVS Auto Class Works With New Equipment
The auto service technology program at Jefferson County Joint Vocational School in Bloomingdale, OH, has a new Hunter Road Force tire balancer.
Automotive Graduates Get Local Career Opportunity
The Automotive Technology program at Texas State Technical College in Waco, TX, prepares students for careers in the automotive field.
Salina Tech Gets First Electric Car
Salina Area Technical College in Salina, KS, recently purchased a 2013 Nissan Leaf with a $12,294 grant from the North Central Regional Planning Commission.
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Names Scholarship Winners
Each recipient will receive a $1,500 scholarship to help offset the expense of attending a college, university or trade school of their choice. The program has awarded more than $500,000 in scholarships since its inception.
SIU Auto Tech Program Gets Substantial Donations
The Automotive Technology Department at Southern Illinois University recently received nine commercial trucks, engines, transmissions, and emission and driveline components.
Southern High School Launches Auto Tech Program
Southern High School in Louisville, KY, now offers an auto tech program to help prepare students for a career in the automotive field.
Collision Repair Education Foundation Seeking Support For Collision Programs
To kick-start the back-to-school giving, MCR Safety has donated 50,000 pairs of safety glasses and goggles to the Collision Repair Education Foundation that will be distributed to schools across the country.
Universal Technical Institute Graduates Take Top Honors In Industry Competitions
UTI graduates were among many industry award winners and finalists this year, including Nathan Reed, Navistar Top Service Technician Award for Truck, and Matt Johnson, Penske Elite Technician of the Year.
Outstanding Instructors Recognized At ASE Industry Education Alliance Conference
With more than 300 automotive instructors, industry trainers and leaders in attendance, the conference offered three full days of training that count toward an instructor’s NATEF accreditation. Industry leaders, from both the OE and aftermarket segments, supported the instructor conference, which ran from July 25-29.
Vehicle Owner Says Auto Tech Student Totaled His Car
Does your auto technology program have a policy in place covering students test driving vehicles? It’s best to address this issue before an accident happens.
