KICKER will be exhibiting at the upcoming MEA KnowledgeFest, scheduled for June 23-25 in Indianapolis, the company announced. The full KICKER product line will be on display, including bespoke products for auto, marine, motorcycle and powersports, the company said. KICKER’s Fiat 500 Sport will also be in the booth, equipped with the company’s KEY Smart… Continue reading KICKER to Exhibit at KnowledgeFest Indianapolis
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KICKER Sponsoring Mobile Electronics Installation Contest
As part of KICKER’s sponsorship of the event, KICKER Tech Force manager Aaron Malin and Tech Force trainer Jacob Luckey will judge the SkillsUSA Championships during SkillsUSA’s 59th annual National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta, the company announced. The Mobile-Electronics Installation category will test competitors’ abilities to perform standard installation practices used by certified,… Continue reading KICKER Sponsoring Mobile Electronics Installation Contest
2023 SEMA Show to Feature Expanded Education Program
The 2023 SEMA Show will feature an expanded education program with seminars focusing on leadership and skill development, networking, exploration of emerging trends and industry best practices, the organization said. “We want to support our attendees by offering a customizable learning journey for skill development and competency-based education inclusive of the Show and throughout the… Continue reading 2023 SEMA Show to Feature Expanded Education Program
AAPEX Releases Joe’s Garage Training Schedule
AAPEX–scheduled for Oct. 31 through Nov. 2, in Las Vegas–has released the schedule of technical and business management training for the 2023 AAPEX Show, organizers announced. Technical training topics include Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) calibration, battery electric vehicle (BEV) and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) services, electronification of the chassis, EVAP diagnostics, J2534 module programming,… Continue reading AAPEX Releases Joe’s Garage Training Schedule
ASE Partners With Bogi Lateiner to Promote Automotive Careers
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence has entered into a new partnership with Bogi Lateiner, the organization announced. The partnership aims to promote automotive career opportunities and ASE certification to women and underrepresented groups in the automotive industry, ASE representatives said. “Bogi Lateiner is one of the most recognizable figures in the industry. She… Continue reading ASE Partners With Bogi Lateiner to Promote Automotive Careers
UNOH, Garage Gurus Renew Support of US Auto Tech National Championship
The University of Northwestern Ohio (UNOH) and Garage Gurus have renewed their support of the U.S. Auto Tech National Championship (USATNC), which will return for its third year in 2023, contest officials announced. The competition offers two ways to enter. The first is the virtual Driven to Win quiz, where participants can test their total… Continue reading UNOH, Garage Gurus Renew Support of US Auto Tech National Championship
UTI Announces Instructors of the Year
Universal Technical Institute (UTI) has announced the winners of the “Instructor of the Year” award at each of its 16 UTI, MMI, NASCAR Technical Institute, and MIAT campuses. Consideration for “Instructor of the Year” includes the overall contribution to the campus, through peer mentoring and departmental support. “We have so many outstanding, experienced and dedicated… Continue reading UTI Announces Instructors of the Year
KICKER Completes Dealer Training
KICKER played host to more than a dozen dealers and rep firms earlier this month during a two-day training and tour of KICKER Headquarters, the company announced. The group was also the first to experience a demo of the new KICKER Ford Bronco, equipped with nine 12-inch SoloX L7X subwoofers and 36,000 watts of KICKER… Continue reading KICKER Completes Dealer Training
AAPEX 2023 Registration Opens May 1
Registration for AAPEX 2023 opens May 1, event organizers announced. Scheduled for Oct. 31 through Nov. 2 in Las Vegas, Nevada, AAPEX 2023 attendees can expect to see new products, technologies and innovations in more than 4,000 booths and representing approximately 1,200 product categories, show organizers said. Attendees also can connect with manufacturers and suppliers,… Continue reading AAPEX 2023 Registration Opens May 1
Blake Madsen Joins Avery Dennison Wrap Training Team
Wrap and graphics industry professional Blake Madsen has joined the Avery Dennison team of wrap trainers, the company announced. Madsen has over 15 years of experience in the in the wrap and graphics industry, and has earned various accolades, including seven industry certifications. He also become Avery Dennison certified in 2016, the company said. Madsen… Continue reading Blake Madsen Joins Avery Dennison Wrap Training Team
Automotive Program Wins Channellock Trade School Contest
Channellock has named the automotive program at Bullard-Havens Technical High School as the fifth annual Trade School Trade-Up Competition winner, the company announced. The Channellock Trade School Trade-Up competition seeks to help close the nation’s skills gap by funding initiatives and tools that will positively impact America’s future tradespeople, the company said. Each year, the… Continue reading Automotive Program Wins Channellock Trade School Contest
Porsche Partners with Microsoft on New Technician Training Technologies
The automaker is using 3D holograms of cars to allow students to participate in remote, interactive training classes…
UTI Appoints New Head of Transportation Programs
Universal Technical Institute (UTI) has appointed Tracy Lorenz as president of its transportation, skilled trades and energy offerings division, the trade school announced. “Tracy is a proven leader who is growth-oriented and has more than 20 years of experience in higher education,” said Jerome Grant, UTI CEO. “Over the last few years, UTI acquired MIAT… Continue reading UTI Appoints New Head of Transportation Programs
Porsche Donates to Atlanta Technical College Financial Aid Program
Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) is making a donation to Atlanta Technical College (ATC), which is located less than five miles from its U.S. headquarters, to support students at the school, the company announced. The gift was announced at the opening of a second public driving track and new Porsche Classic facility at the PCNA… Continue reading Porsche Donates to Atlanta Technical College Financial Aid Program
Ford Starts Technician Scholarship Fund
Ford Motor Company Fund, the company’s philanthropic arm, is partnering with Ford dealers across four U.S. regions – Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, and Phoenix – to provide $1 million in scholarship funding to help students pursue careers as automotive technicians, the automaker announced. The program aims to address the industry’s shortage of technicians due to fewer… Continue reading Ford Starts Technician Scholarship Fund