Breaking Down the Automotive Technician Shortage: Wages
According to several different automotive instructors, low wages are a top contributor to the technician shortage.
Students, Businesses Connect Through Adopt-A-School Program
Via the program, businesses can connect with potential employees who are currently enrolled in automotive training classes in their respective communities.
CREF Launches Automotive Design Contest
CFREF has launched a new “Art Meets Automotive Design-and-Create Competition” where career and technical students could win $500.
1Collision Sponsors AASP-MN Race for Automotive Education Event
This event provided financial resources to support automotive students, enhance automotive programs and raise awareness of career opportunities in the automotive service industry.
New Car Book Raises Funds for Female Collision Students
When industry supporters purchase a copy of “What Cars Say,” a portion of the sale will be donated to a fund for future female technicians.
Automotive Scholarships Deadline Approaching
Applications for automotive scholarships funded by the University of the Aftermarket Foundation and partner organizations are being accepted through March 31, 2021.
UAF Launches Updated AutomotiveScholarships.com
The centralized, mobile-ready website features improved functionality and enhanced navigation to ease the task of applying for scholarships by students interested in careers in the automotive aftermarket.
S/P2, Advance Auto Parts Offer Students Parts ID Training
The new online training course will provide essential parts identification information for those entering a career in automotive service, collision repair and heavy-duty/diesel.
ASA Affiliates Unite for 2021 ASA X50 Automotive Conference
ASA will host its first multi-day virtual conference and expo April 30-May 1, 2021.
BASF Donates Nearly $100,000 in SATA Spray Guns to Students
The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced that BASF has donated a SATA spray gun to 87 high school and college students studying collision repair around the country.