Auto Parts Manufacturers Create ‘SERVICE-EDU’ Training Program
SERVICE-EDU is a new training program for professional automotive service and repair technicians from four premier OE automotive parts manufacturers: Gates, MAHLE, NGK Spark Plugs and Timken. Training will be held at regional Universal Technical Institute (UTI) campus locations across the United States.
‘Garage Gurus’ Training Center To Open In Houston
“Garage Gurus,” Federal-Mogul Motorparts’ nationwide network of state-of-the-art training centers for professional technicians, repair shop owners and other automotive and commercial-vehicle service professionals, is coming to Houston.
Garage Gurus Training Network Adds ASE Test Preparation
Garage Gurus, Federal-Mogul Motorparts’ comprehensive technical education platform for motor vehicle service professionals, will offer an expanded curriculum, additional training center locations, attractive technician incentives and several other program enhancements beginning in January 2016.
Federal-Mogul Motorparts Announces Scholarships For Automotive Technology Students
For the second consecutive year, Federal-Mogul Motorparts will award $30,000 in scholarships to future automotive technicians who are enrolled in accredited, U.S.-based automotive technical schools, colleges or universities.
23 Teams To Compete In Hot Rodders Of Tomorrow Engine Challenge Semi-Finals
The Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge has put 12 events in the books for 2015. Throughout these events, held from Florida to California, 40 teams have qualified to compete for the Engine Challenge National Championship. In order to qualify, these teams, comprised solely of high school students, must complete a performance engine rebuilt in less than 35 minutes. These 40 teams have now advanced to the semi-finals. Twenty-three of these teams will compete in the first round of semi-final competition, held at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show, November 3-6.
Four UTI Campuses Named Schools Of Excellence
Universal Technical Institute (UTI) has announced four of its campuses have been awarded the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) School of Excellence Award for the 2014-2015 academic year. UTI campuses in Avondale, Ariz.; Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.; Houston; and Motorcycle Mechanics Institute in Phoenix, are among only 24 schools in receiving the prestigious
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.
Finish Line: Scholarship Recipient Graduates, Moves Forward in NASCAR Training
Jennifer LaFever, who grew up tinkering on cars with her father in southern California, was selected as a 2010 Brienne Davis Scholarship recipient.
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Wrappin’ Up Our Project Nissan Titan Truck from last Month (February issue)