AMN Executive Interview With TechForce CEO And Executive Director Jennifer Maher
As the CEO and executive director of TechForce Foundation, Jennifer Maher has a bold vision. “For decades, technicians have been unfairly identified as ‘grease monkeys.’ It’s a label that was never true but, today, is just ridiculous when you consider the complexity of vehicles. Frankly, we’re out to kill that negative image once and for all. And, in the process, we want to inspire and support those who are looking for a secure and rewarding career that fits their talent and interests,” said Maher.
Registration Now Open For ASA’s Annual Meeting, Conference
The event will feature the 2018 Celebration of Excellence and AMi Graduation Ceremony Friday, May 4. In addition, attendees can expect a full slate of AMi-approved seminars covering current and future trends in the industry.
AMRA/MAP Announces Its ‘Roadmap To 2020’
The roadmap is highlighted by AMRA/MAP’s new vision statement: A world in which every motorist trusts the automotive maintenance and repair industry.
YANG Announces Schedule Of Events For The 1st Quarter Of 2018
The Regional Meet-Up program was launched in 2015 to provide opportunities for young auto care industry professionals who may not travel to major industry events to become more involved, receive education and network at a more local level.
TechForce Foundation Report Reveals The Severity Of The Vehicle Tech Shortage
Based on an analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) data, TechForce found that the estimated demand for “new entrant” vehicle technicians is much higher than previously reported.
AMRA/MAP To Celebrate 25 Years During Industry Week
The association was organized in September 1994 as a not-for-profit trade association to represent the interests of automotive maintenance and repair providers, their suppliers and related automotive companies, and to help overcome the lack of trust between the motorist and the repair center by creating standards for recommending service.
ASA Honors Member, Industry Achievements At 2016 ‘Celebration Of Excellence’
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) held its “Celebration of Excellence” awards ceremony Aug. 12 at the Sheraton Park Hotel in Anaheim, California. The Celebration of Excellence is a traditional awards ceremony honoring the achievements of ASA members and its industry partners. Alongside the awards ceremony, the Automotive Management Institute (AMi) held its annual graduation ceremony for its recent graduates and where industry partners were also recognized.
AVI Brings High-End Technical Training To AAPEX
The AVI Training Conference will take place alongside the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) to give attendees the opportunity to participate in two industry events at one time and one place. AVI’s Training Conference is slated for Monday, Oct. 29 and Tuesday, Oct. 30 during AAPEX 2012, set for Oct. 30 through Thursday, Nov. 1. Both events will take place at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas.
Car Care Council Women’s Board Announces Companies Participating In Inaugural Aftermarket Women’s Business Summit
The Car Care Council Women’s Board (WB) announces the early participants in the inaugural WB Aftermarket Women’s Business Summit, scheduled for Nov. 1-3 in Las Vegas, NV, during the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX).
Georgia Repair Shop Giving Away Car
Hickory Flat Highway Automotive in Canton, GA, is giving away a 1995 Honda Civic to a person or family that is in need of a reliable means of transportation. Employees of the shop repaired the Civic using parts that were supplied by their local parts store.
