Caliber’s Technician Apprentice Program contributed $22.1 million in added income to the Texas economy in 2024, according to an economic impact study commissioned by the automotive repair company. The program’s 2024 economic impact was equivalent to supporting 288 jobs statewide, according to the study conducted by Lightcast, a labor market analytics firm. The analysis focused […]
Labor Department Awards $25M to Alabama, Colorado for Apprenticeship Programs
The U.S. Department of Labor announced that Alabama and Colorado will each receive $12.5 million to develop resources and expand access to Registered Apprenticeship opportunities. The funding supports implementation of executive orders aimed at expanding the apprenticeship program, including “Preparing Americans for High-Paying Skilled Trade Jobs of the Future” and “Advancing Artificial Intelligence Education for […]
ASA Applauds U.S. House Appropriations Committee Approval of Apprenticeships and other Workforce Training Program Funding
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) reported that United States House Appropriations Committee voted 35-28 on September 10 to advance House Republican’s Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, (LHHSE) and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for fiscal year 2026. This bill largely aligns with the strategic workforce development plan articulated in a joint report recently released by […]
I-CAR Launches National Apprenticeship Program to Address Collision Repair Technician Shortage
The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced the official launch of its national Registered Apprenticeship Program for the collision repair industry, marking the organization’s latest effort to address widespread technician shortages. The two-year structured training program combines paid on-the-job learning with technical instruction and leads to a nationally recognized credential from the U.S. […]
New Federal Toolkit Helps Employers Hire Disabled Veterans
Employers seeking to hire disabled veterans can now access a new federal resource that provides strategies for recruiting, accommodating and retaining veteran employees with disabilities. The U.S. Department of Labor on Thursday launched the Veterans Accommodations Toolkit, which offers employers practical guidance on workplace accommodations and support systems for the more than 5 million American […]
California Dealers Launch Apprenticeship Program to Address Technician Shortage
California’s new car dealers are implementing an apprenticeship program to address what a survey by the California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA) showed was a shortage of 5,000 automotive service technicians. The CNCDA Foundation has partnered with Automotive Apprenticeship Group to offer a two-year program that provides paid on-the-job training with no tuition costs. The […]
Labor Department Awards $84M to Expand Registered Apprenticeship Programs
Supports administration goal is to reach 1 million active apprentices. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) awarded nearly $84 million in grants to all 50 states and territories Monday to expand registered apprenticeship programs as part of the Trump administration’s goal to reach 1 million active apprentices. The increased funding comes as collision repair industry […]
I-CAR Receives National Recognition for Collision Repair Apprenticeship Program
Receives over $7 million grant to help strengthen educational programs for collision repair centers and shrink the technician gap. The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced its designation as a Registered Apprenticeship Hub and recipient of an Apprenticeship Building America grant by the Department of Labor under its Investing in America initiative. This […]
Interview: Matt Ebert, Crash Champions and Mary Mahoney, Enterprise Mobility
Ebert and Mahoney detail how Crash Champions is supporting the Collision Engineering Program as it seeks to solve the technician shortage facing the collision repair industry. In August, Crash Champions announced that the Collision Engineering Program will be the primary beneficiary of its 2024 Charity Golf Outing taking place December 5 at Monarch Beach Golf […]
Fix Network Expands Auto Glass Apprenticeship Program to Seven States
The Fix Network announced it expanded its auto glass apprenticeship program to three new states: Arizona, New Mexico and Alaska. With this expansion, the program is approved for operation in seven states, including Washington, Oregon, Montana, and Colorado, aligning with the company’s Speedy Glass locations. Fix Network’s glass apprenticeship program elevates the quality of automotive […]