Universal Technical Institute (UTI) has once again earned the Military Friendly School designation, which accounts for student retention and graduation and job placement rates, among other criteria, the trade school announced. UTI’s campuses in Avondale, Ariz., Sacramento, Rancho Cucamonga and Long Beach, Calif., Dallas and Houston, Texas, Lisle, Ill. and Exton, Penn., along with NASCAR… Continue reading UTI Campuses Receive ‘Military Friendly School’ Designation
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ASE, ACA Reveal ‘World Class Technician’ Award Winners
The Auto Care Association and National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) have announced the latest recipients of the World Class Technician Award. The two organizations provide the annual recognition to professional technicians who have attained ASE certification in 22 specific areas during the previous calendar year. The 2023 World Class Technicians winners are listed… Continue reading ASE, ACA Reveal ‘World Class Technician’ Award Winners
Hyundai Now Accepting Applications for Women in STEM Scholarships
To celebrate International Women’s Day, Hyundai Motor America is now accepting applications for its third-annual Hyundai Women in STEM Scholarship, the automaker announced. Since launching the scholarship in 2020, Hyundai has provided $150,000 USD to the next generation of women leaders, helping to close the gender gap in STEM fields such as engineering, mobility and… Continue reading Hyundai Now Accepting Applications for Women in STEM Scholarships
MAE Delivers eMobility Dyno to University of Windsor
Mustang Advanced Engineering (MAE) recently installed an eMobility dynomometer at the University of Windsor in Ontario, Canada, the company announced. The MAE-AWD-500-AC/EC-LEGACY-BG chassis dynamometer was a custom-built piece of testing equipment to meet the school’s requirements for research into electric vehicles, including BEV, PHEV, and FCEV, the company said. Some of the features and benefits… Continue reading MAE Delivers eMobility Dyno to University of Windsor
Goodguys Partners with ASE Education Foundation
The program will work with local high schools to identify and recruit students interested in automotive careers and provide career exploration opportunities at Goodguys events…
WyoTech Holds School’s Largest Career Fair Since 2018
WyoTech, an automotive, diesel and collision trade school, hosted its largest career fair since the change of ownership in 2018, the school said. With the event taking place on Feb. 15 and 16, there were 96 companies attending, conducting a total of 907 interviews. “It’s no secret trades of any kind are in high demand,”… Continue reading WyoTech Holds School’s Largest Career Fair Since 2018
Piston Foundation Partners with Bring a Trailer
The Piston Foundation, whose mission is to bring more young people into the trades of the collector car industry, is partnering with Bring a Trailer (BaT) to auction off a 1973 Datsun 240Z, the organizations announced. Proceeds from the sale will support the foundation’s scholarship program, the nonprofit said. Bidding on the Datsun, which commemorates… Continue reading Piston Foundation Partners with Bring a Trailer
AAPEX Accepting Seminar Proposals for Joe’s Garage Training Program
Proposals and topics should be geared toward technicians, shop owners and other automotive professionals…
Ford Expands Support of Collision Tech Training Program
Ford Motor Company has a formed strategic partnership with Enterprise Holdings, through the Enterprise Holdings Foundation, to support the growth of the Collision Engineering Program (CEP) currently operating at several schools around the country, the organizations announced. The new industry partnership will expand the CEP to a new college that will become the seventh school… Continue reading Ford Expands Support of Collision Tech Training Program
Firstech Announces 2023 Installer Training Dates
Firstech, the Seattle-based manufacturer of Compustar, DroneMobile, and Momento products, has released its calendar for in-person training events through the end of the July, the company announced. Starting in April, Firstech will resume MyFirstech Academy, a two-day training course for installers. Installers of all levels are invited to Firstech’s Dallas or Seattle offices to receive… Continue reading Firstech Announces 2023 Installer Training Dates
Maxxsonics to Appear at MasterTech Expo 2023
Maxxsonics will be exhibiting at the MasterTech Expo 2023, scheduled for March 5-8 at the Mesa Convention Center in Mesa, Arizona, and launching a new dealer program ahead of the event, the company announced. The event is specialized for automotive aftermarket customers, organizers said, and features professional networking, 30-plus exhibitors, automation technologies, skills competitions, demo… Continue reading Maxxsonics to Appear at MasterTech Expo 2023
KICKER Details KnowledgeFest Training Schedule
KICKER has revealed details regarding its training seminars scheduled to be held during the upcoming MEA KnowledgeFest Las Vegas (Feb. 3-5) at the Paris Hotel and Convention Center, the company announced. The first class is scheduled for Fri., Feb. 3 at 1:45 p.m., followed by a Sat., Feb. 4 class at 5:30 p.m., the company… Continue reading KICKER Details KnowledgeFest Training Schedule
Directechs Adds Translator for Tech Support Chat System
VOXX-DEI has introduced a new feature for its Directechs.com technical support chat system that automatically translates multiple foreign languages, the company announced. “Supporting our dealers goes farther than just picking up the phone, we feel it is important to support them in their native language, especially when they are dealing with highly technical product,” said… Continue reading Directechs Adds Translator for Tech Support Chat System
WyoTech Creates Hall of Fame Program
WyoTech has created a new Hall of Fame program to recognized accomplished graduates, the technical school announced. The first Hall of Fame inductees will be honored at a ceremony at the WyoTech Laramie campus on June 2-3 in conjunction with the school’s annual car show, school officials said. The WyoTech Hall of Fame will feature… Continue reading WyoTech Creates Hall of Fame Program
Nominations Open for TechForce Foundation FutureTechs Rock Awards
The TechForce Foundation is now accepting nominations for its 5th annual FutureTechs Rock Awards, the organization announced. Created to honor aspiring technicians and recognize students with a promising future in the transportation industry, the FutureTechs Rock Awards will award over $10,000 in scholarships and prizes. The organization is accepting nominations through Feb. 10. Each of… Continue reading Nominations Open for TechForce Foundation FutureTechs Rock Awards