ChrisFix & Humble Mechanic Captain the First-Ever Tech Feud Live at AAPEX
TechForce Foundation & Carlyle Tools partnered with AAPEX to deliver an immersive industry experience for automotive students…
More than 160 automotive students from across Clark County got a one-of-a-kind look at the transportation industry during the AAPEX Student Experience, hosted by TechForce Foundation and Carlyle Tools (the private label hand tool brand of NAPA Auto Parts), at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas. The event brought young aspiring technicians face-to-face with top creators, employers, tools and technology shaping the future of the aftermarket, TechForce officials stated in a press release.
Students kicked off their day with Tech Feud, a live game show produced by The Go Game and captained by influencers ChrisFix and Humble Mechanic. Teams of students battled it out on stage, answering real technician-answered questions and competing in a “Name That Shop Sound” segment that had the whole room cheering, noted the release. The event also featured a Techs Talk Live Q&A, giving students a chance to ask questions about careers, training paths and life in the industry.
The program continued with exclusive access to AAPEX, where students explored demonstrations, emerging technologies, tools and career pathways on the show floor.
AAPEX Support & Carlyle Tools Sponsorship
The experience was made possible through support from AAPEX, co-owned by the Auto Care Association (ACA) and MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers. Carlyle Tools played a major role as the event’s primary sponsor, helping shape the concept, support the show setup, and keep the energy high with premium giveaways and an on-site 360° photo booth activation, TechForce said.
“The energy these students brought was unreal,” said Jennifer Maher, CEO of TechForce Foundation. “Experiences like this are what open eyes and open doors. When students meet industry, explore new tech hands-on and see real career opportunities, it changes everything.”
TechForce says this was the first year delivering the AAPEX Student Experience, marking a brand-new hands-on activation designed to bring automotive students closer to the industry in an exciting, high-energy way.
