Badge of Honor – Habla Espanol?
Among the many things the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence does to help automotive technicians succeed is to stay abreast of changing demographics in the population. At the moment, Hispanics represent the fastest growing segment. For many, English is still a second language, so to help in their transition to our predominantly English technical
Students Turn Rusted Relic Into Replica of TV’s Top Car
What started out as a class project has turned into a labor of love for collision repair technology students at Pulaski Technical College in North Little Rock, AR. Earlier this year, Scott Romine, special events coordinator for Special Olympics Arkansas, asked instructor Ken Leslie and his students to assist with a special project: the restoration
The Evolution of the Automotive Service Technician – An Inside the Industry Perspective, Kimberly McWaters
These days, a scene from an automotive service bay is somewhat like a scene from an operating room. A group of highly skilled men and women meticulously pour over their work, using sophisticated instruments and finely tuned minds to diagnose and repair the complex workings of the intricate machinery before them. Technological advances have resulted
The Training It Takes To Be a Body Shop Technician
Adapted from Mark Claypool’s article in BodyShop Business
REPORT CARD
Welcome to a new school year and congratulations on your choice of profession. I can assure you that the automotive industry can offer a productive and financially rewarding career once you complete your academic and hands-on training. The negative stereotypes regarding mechanics are quickly becoming a mindset of the past. Over the years, automotive technology
Your Career Starts with a High-Quality Education
If you love cars and want a college education, CAP (College Automotive Program) may be the right choice for you. CAP is a nationwide effort of DaimlerChrysler to train and employ the industry’s best automotive technicians. The CAP automotive program is available at 35 various schools in 27 different states across the country. DaimlerChrysler believes
Recovery Mission
Adapted from Larry Carley’s article in TechShop
Creating a Bond with Welding Equipment
Adapted from Larry Carley’s article in TechShop