B’laster Instructor of the Year Finalists
Finalists Nominate Rules The Instructor of the Year program recognizes the automotive instructors at high schools, vo-tech programs and community colleges who think outside of the toolbox. Meet the 2021-2022 B’laster Instructor of the Year Finalists! 2022 April Finalist Thomas Chandler Thomas Chandler was worried that his career in the automotive program might be over
Engine Swap: Chesapeake Career Center Students Give Volvo New Life
When a welding technology and automotive technology instructor stumbled on an old broken down Chevy Suburban, they brought three programs together for one big project.
Rolling Meadows High School Instructor Named November Finalist For 2020 ‘B’laster Instructor Of The Year’
Our November Finalist shares how teaching should always be about the students, and how he helps develop his students into self-sufficient techs with a drift car project.
Meet Vanessa Field, The November 2019 Continental ‘Student Of The Month’
Meet Vanessa. She’s completing an 18-month automotive training program at Ohio Technical College (OTC) and has leadership skills beyond her years.
5 Public High School Automotive Teachers Named Winners Of 2019 Harbor Freight Tools For Schools Prize For Teaching Excellence
First-place winners and their schools will receive $100,000 – $70,000 for the high school skilled trades program and $30,000 for the teacher.
Bonneville High School Instructor Named September Finalist For 2020 ‘B’laster Instructor Of The Year’
Our September Finalist shares how he integrates business practices, technology, and auto competitions to keep his students motivated and driven to succeed.
S/P2 Partners With WD-40 For Students To Earn Industry Credential
S/P2 has partnered with WD-40 Company to offer student technicians a new online training course to maintain their tools.
When Life Gives You Lemons, Race ‘Em
Hersey Auto program takes $500 Honda to the checkered flag at 24 Hours of Lemons race series.
Aluminum Suspension Service: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You
From Audi to Toyota, import nameplate manufacturers are using more aluminum for suspension components. An aluminum component is as strong or stronger than steel or cast iron but what sets aluminum apart is how it fails.
Adhesive Collision Repair: Everything You Need to Know
One must use these challenges to develop repair techniques that are efficient and in line with OEM procedures.
