Tag: Training

Avery Dennison Releases 2024 Training & Certification Exam Schedule

Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions has released its 2024 training and certification exam schedule, the company announced. The schedule includes Supreme Wrapping Film/Vehicle Color Change Training, Full Print Digital/Commercial Training, Paint Protection Film (PPF) Training and Automotive Window Film Training, the company said. All skill levels are welcome and no previous experience is required. Wrap training… Continue reading Avery Dennison Releases 2024 Training & Certification Exam Schedule

PPG Invests $2M in Skilled Trade Career Programs

PPG and the PPG Foundation are investing $2 million through 2025 to support workforce development initiatives that provide training and opportunities for future skilled workers in manufacturing and coatings application, the company announced. The investment aims to introduce students to career paths within modern industry and provide educational opportunities to pursue fields such as advanced… Continue reading PPG Invests $2M in Skilled Trade Career Programs

New SEMA Show Program Aims to Empower Women in Industry

The 2023 SEMA Show, scheduled for Oct. 31-Nov. 3 in Las Vegas, Nevada, will feature a new program designed to help women advance their careers in the automotive aftermarket, show organizers announced. New for 2023, the SEMA Women in Automotive Symposium will provide networking, mentoring, and professional development opportunities with the support of the SEMA… Continue reading New SEMA Show Program Aims to Empower Women in Industry

NASCAR Technical Institute Plans Campus Tours, Demos for Fundraiser Event

The NASCAR Technical Institute (NTI) will showcase more than 800 cars and host car enthusiasts for the Executive Car Events CLT23 fall fundraiser, Universal Technical Institute announced. Scheduled for Sept. 16 from 5 to 9 p.m., the event is organized by Speedology Lifestyle Solutions with co-hosts Columbia Car Meets and Audi Charlotte and is open… Continue reading NASCAR Technical Institute Plans Campus Tours, Demos for Fundraiser Event

UTI Miramar Campus Celebrates Anniversary

The Universal Technical Institute-Miramar campus celebrated its first anniversary las month on Aug. 24, the technical school announced. As the second Universal Technical Institute campus in Florida, the opening of UTI-Miramar corresponds with UTI’s ongoing strategic growth and diversification plan that includes extending its transportation, skilled trades, and energy education programs offerings in high demand… Continue reading UTI Miramar Campus Celebrates Anniversary

Piston Foundation Names 2023 Scholarship Recipients

The Piston Foundation has awarded 23 scholarships to students who are training for careers in automotive restoration, collection management and vintage motorsports, the organization announced. This year, the Foundation saw a significant increase in the quantity and diversity of scholarship applications compared to the initiative’s inaugural year in 2022, representative said. Twenty-three recipients were chosen… Continue reading Piston Foundation Names 2023 Scholarship Recipients

US Auto Tech National Championship Announces Lead Sponsors

The Elite Trades Championship Series has partnered with four automotive industry companies to support the third annual U.S. Auto Tech National Championship (USATNC), event organizers announced. Monro has been named an Official Sponsor and Yokohama will be the Presenting Sponsor of the series. Additionally, AutoZone and ALLDATA have signed sponsorship agreements for the 2023 competition… Continue reading US Auto Tech National Championship Announces Lead Sponsors

UTI Adds New Programming at 4 Campuses

Universal Technical Institute has launched new welding, airframe and powerplant, HVACR, wind power and industrial maintenance programs at four of its UTI division campuses in July, the technical school announced. UTI is also admitting new students in nine more programs at five additional campuses. The remaining programs are planned to begin classes in August and… Continue reading UTI Adds New Programming at 4 Campuses

Upcoming Webinar to Cover EV Conversion Safety

An upcoming webinar from SEMA will cover the process of converting a gas-powered car to electric propulsion, the organization announced. Scheduled for Aug. 9 at 11 a.m. PT, the webinar will be hosted by Adam Roe, founder, CEO and product architect of Zero Labs Automotive. During the virtual event, Roe will teach the components associated… Continue reading Upcoming Webinar to Cover EV Conversion Safety