Automotive Students Complete More Than 1.4 Million S/P2 Online Tests from CCAR in 2009-10
S/P2 is an e-learning program developed by CCAR, a national not-for-profit organization, to address key safety and pollution prevention issues for automotive repair professionals.
A Diesel Education Creates Many Career Options
A diesel education is unique in that the skills acquired can be applied to trucks, tankers, heavy equipment and other diesel-powered equipment. That’s because the basic components of a diesel engine are common regardless of whether it’s a big rig driving down the road or an oil rig pumping oil at sea.
Harvesting the Agricultural Engine Market
The agricultural market is one sector of the industry that will always be here, since the production of food is a necessity here, and around the globe.
SEMA Scholarship Program Applications Now Available On-Line
Unique Scholarship Program Assists College and Vocational Students, Graduates
Standard Motor Products Supports GAAS Scholarships
GAAS scholarship funding comes from the annual Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) and industry contributions from individuals, companies and foundations. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, March 31, 2010.
Joey Logano Becomes Youngest ‘Raybestos Rookie of the Year’ Award Winner
The JGR Driver Finished 33 Points Ahead of Scott Speed to Win 2009 Raybestos Rookie Award
Chicago Pneumatic Donates (CP) $23,000 in Tools for Schools Through I-CAR Education Foundation
All of Chicago Pneumatic’s donations will be delivered to the 12 schools by the end of December to ensure that the schools and instructors can utilize the supplies for their spring semester.
GAAS Scholarships Now Has Facebook Page
Applications are now being accepted online for the 2010 Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) scholarship, awarded to students planning automotive aftermarket careers.
Roger Penske Donates $25,000 Scholarship for a Female Seeking a NASCAR Career
Penske Donation Goes to UTI Foundation’s Brienne Davis Memorial Scholarships. The deadline for scholarship applications is Dec. 31, 2009.
Real World: ‘Training’ Is Not A Dirty Word
You may feel that once you’ve graduated from an automotive technical college, you are done with school. The fact is, training is an absolute necessity these days if you want to remain competent and competitive in the auto repair business – whether it’s automotive diagnostics and repair, body work or heavy-duty diesels.