University Of The Aftermarket Foundation Announces Scholarship Recipients For 2018-’19 Academic Year
Scholarships, totaling $130,000, have been awarded to students working either to become a mechanical, collision or heavy-duty repair professional or who are pursuing a business or engineering degree that will lead to a career in the automotive aftermarket.
52 Technicians Honored At ASE Annual Meeting
Forty-one companies from both the OEM and aftermarket segments sponsored the individual technician recognition awards in the Auto, Truck, Collision, Parts and Service categories, along with awards for automotive instructors. In addition to looking for top scores on ASE tests, award sponsors examine on-the-job excellence, community service and other factors when selecting honorees.
STEM-Based Career Pathway In Kentucky Called A ‘Benchmark’ Program For The Nation
Harrison County Schools, local universities offer STEM career pathway from Pre-K to master’s degree.
TechForce Foundation Launches New ‘Because I’m A Tech’ Campaign
According to Jennifer Maher, CEO and executive director of TechForce, “Today’s techs are well paid, highly skilled, hands-on problem solvers who are not burdened by massive school debt like their four-year school counterparts. As we change the outdated image of this profession, we can get more students interested in becoming technicians.”
ASE Education Foundation Updates Guide For New Automotive Instructors
The New Instructor Guide is free and was developed through grants from Ingersoll Rand and the National Network of Business and Industry Associations.
ASE Education Foundation To Hold 5th Annual Training Conference For Automotive Instructors
The ASE Education Foundation Instructor Training Conference will offer more than 70 technical sessions, providing 114 hours of available training over three days.
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.
New TechForce Foundation Scholarship Available Through University Of The Aftermarket Foundation
The TechForce Foundation will award a new $2,500 scholarship to a high school graduate planning to attend an ASE/NATEF post-secondary school.
Purchases Made At Smile.amazon.com Help Fund Automotive Scholarships
Everyday purchases made at Amazon can help the University of the Aftermarket Foundation provide scholarships and educational opportunities to deserving students seeking a career in the auto care industry.
ASE Industry Education Alliance Recognizes Outstanding Instructors At Annual Conference
With more than 300 automotive instructors, industry trainers and leaders in attendance, the conference offered three full days of training that count toward an instructor’s NATEF accreditation. Industry leaders, from both the OE and aftermarket segments, supported the instructor conference.
