Bush FY 2009 Budget Neglects Career Technical Education
President Bush looks to cut funding of the Perkins Act – a primary source of funding that supports local education programs that connect education and real-world careers.
Real World: Hauling Techs Toward the Heavy-Duty Fleet Industry
Although eclipsed by the shortage of over-the-road drivers, many fleets are still having problems attracting and retaining qualified maintenance technicians. Will you be one of the techs confident enough to enter into this field?
Job Listing Links
Job listing web pages from Advance Auto, AutoZone, Firestone, Napa, Carquest, AutoValue and Jiffy Lube.
The Real World: VW’s First Woman Master Tech Fits the Bill
Kipp Wierenga has earned the distinction of being the first woman in North America to become a Volkswagen Certified Master Technician.
Real World: Rich Evans – Driven To Succeed
Show-stopping design work has made Rich Evans into a bit of a celebrity
Service Advisor: Things Are Heating Up!
A fairly recent entrant into the tool side of the collision repair industry is the heat inductor. Well, it’s nothing new really. Heat inductors have been around in various industries for about 100 years and are commonly used in the manufacturing process for things like case hardening of gears and shafts. They’re also used in cook tops on stoves to allow a quicker, more even heat. But heat inductors are relatively new to the collision repair industry.
Undercover: Brakes 101
Topics To Cover –
Inspection checklist, Servicing, Rotors and Drums, Linings and Brake Fluid
The Real World – California Students Tops in Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills
Father-Son Team Wins Competition for the First Time
Engine Series – Ring of Fire
Adapted from Larry Carley’s article in Underhood Service
Badge of Honor – Whats In It For Me?
One of the most frequent questions I encounter from technicians is, Whats in it for me (WIIFM)? Its an honest question and a fair one. Why go to the trouble of taking a test and getting ASE certified if you cant see the value in holding professional credentials in the first place. I could tell