Tag: Training

Enterprise Expands Collision Engineering College Program

Enterprise Holdings, through the Enterprise Holdings Foundation, has formed a new partnership with Collin College Technical Campus in Allen, Texas, to support the growth and expansion of its Collision Engineering Program, the company announced. Now active in five schools across the U.S., the program uses a two-year apprenticeship model in which students receive real-world experience… Continue reading Enterprise Expands Collision Engineering College Program

Repairify Acquires Automotive Training Group

Repairify has acquired technical training company Automotive Training Group (ATG), the company announced. With live and virtual classes offered in all 50 states and internationally, ATG offers automotive technical training backed by quality instructional materials and experienced educators, the company said, and curriculum is developed with a diagnostic approach, combining OEM support information with real-world… Continue reading Repairify Acquires Automotive Training Group

AkzoNobel Named Exclusive Coating Supplier for Lincoln Tech

Lincoln Tech has entered into an agreement with AkzoNobel Coatings to utilize paints and refinish coatings solely from AkzoNobel at Lincoln Tech’s Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology programs across the country, the organizations announced. The partnership follows the opening of the Kindig Academy at Lincoln Tech in Denver, Colorado. AkzoNobel also partnered with Dave Kindig… Continue reading AkzoNobel Named Exclusive Coating Supplier for Lincoln Tech

Firstech Launches In-Person Installer Training Program

Firstech, maker of Compustar and DroneMobile brand products, has launched a new national installer training program called “myFirstech Academy,” the company announced. Training events, which are scheduled for Q3 2022 for authorized dealers, will include two days of instruction at three different skill levels. Level 1 – Learn how to install remote start systems and… Continue reading Firstech Launches In-Person Installer Training Program

Technician Apprenticeship Program Expands

Louisville-based Automotive Apprenticeship Group is expanding its technician apprenticeship program into Cincinnati, the organization announced. The program matches auto dealership and truck center operations with area residents pursuing a career in the automotive industry, and recently partnered with several Cincinnati-area dealerships and enrolled several area students, AAG representatives said. The apprenticeship is a two-year program… Continue reading Technician Apprenticeship Program Expands

SEMA Virtual Education Webinar to Address Modifying ADAS-Equipped Vehicles

An upcoming webinar from SEMA will cover best practices for modifying an ADAS-equipped vehicle, the organization announced. Scheduled for Wed., June 15, at 11:00 a.m. (PDT), host Nick Dominato, senior vice president of product at asTech, will cover the following topics: Challenges and best practices when modifying ADAS-equipped vehicles. Types of modifications that require recalibration.… Continue reading SEMA Virtual Education Webinar to Address Modifying ADAS-Equipped Vehicles

UTI Adding New Automotive, Skilled Trade Programs

Universal Technical Institute (UTI) is adding 15 new programs in automotive and skilled trades, which include curriculum in robotics and industrial maintenance, to UTI and NASCAR Technical Institute (NTI) branded campuses and initiating efforts to add Auto and Diesel Essentials to the MIAT Canton, Michigan campus, the trade school announced. With the recent acquisition of… Continue reading UTI Adding New Automotive, Skilled Trade Programs

AAPEX Announces Repair Shop HQ Educational Lineup

AAPEX 2022 has announced the lineup of its Repair Shop HQ technical and business management training for the annual AAPEX trade event, scheduled Nov. 1-3, at The Venetian Expo and Caesars Forum Conference Center in Las Vegas, show organizers announced. Selected by a panel of shop owners from over 150 submissions, the educational programming aims… Continue reading AAPEX Announces Repair Shop HQ Educational Lineup

ASE Introduces ADAS Certification Test

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has introduced an Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Specialist Certification test, the organization announced. The test aims to identify technicians who possess knowledge of the skills required to diagnose, service and calibrate ADAS on automobiles, SUVs and light-duty trucks. “Because ADAS service is becoming a very important… Continue reading ASE Introduces ADAS Certification Test

Legacy EV Unveils College EV Training Program

Legacy EV, a developer of electric vehicle (EV) aftermarket applications and education programs, has announced that automotive technician students at the Carroll Shelby Automotive Program at Northeast Texas Community College can earn an EV certification. It will be the nation’s first program offered by an accredited college to prepare students to work on EV systems… Continue reading Legacy EV Unveils College EV Training Program