Lopez discusses the work of the Automotive Service Association’s Collision Division, including its recent position statement on accounting for OEM procedures on estimates. In July, the Automotive Service Association (ASA) Board of Directors announced a new position policy statement covering the need to research OEM repair procedures in collision repair estimates. In our video interview […]
LKQ Donates $50,000 to Support Technician Workforce in Partnership with TechForce Foundation
LKQ Corporation, through the LKQ Community Foundation, and TechForce Foundation have entered into a strategic partnership to support students pursuing a technical education and career as a professional transportation technician. LKQ, the largest provider of alternative vehicle collision replacement products, is concerned over the seriousness of the automotive and collision technician shortage and wants to […]
SEMA Announces Over $245,000 in Scholarships and Loan Forgiveness Awards to Individuals Pursuing Careers in the Automotive Aftermarket
Scholarship through its SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund to help 104 individuals pursuing a career in the automotive aftermarket industry. The winners include 87 students who received scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 and 17 employees of SEMA-member companies who received loan forgiveness awards to help pay off student loans. “SEMA receives a large number of […]
ASA August 30 Webinar Will Examine New Ways to Find Future Techs for Your Shop
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced it will hold a webinar August 30 at 1 p.m. (EDT) featuring Jennifer Maher, Executive Director of TechForce Foundation. The topic for the webinar is New Ways to Find Future Techs for Your Shop. Registration for the webinar is available online. The TechForce Foundation mission is to champion all […]
Career Education Association Opposed to Federal Budget Cuts for Education and Workforce Programs
The Association for Career & Technical Education (ACTE) has issued an action alert calling on people to write to their members of Congress to oppose cuts to education and workforce programs in the next Federal budget. According to ACTE, on July 14 the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related […]
CollisionCareers Website Promotes Future Technicians to Pursue Careers in Collision Repair
The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced the official launch of CollisionCareers.com, a website dedicated to connecting individuals to rewarding opportunities in collision repair. According to I-CAR, CollisionCareers achieves the first objective of the Talent Attraction marketing strategy by providing a neutral brand and platform under which industry partners can collaborate on strategic […]
Operative Talent Named Official Charity of the Triple Crown of Rodding
The Triple Crown of Rodding announced Operative Talent as its Official Charity for its 2023 event being held September 8-9 at the Nashville Superspeedway. Operative Talent is an educational initiative focused on attracting future talent to the thriving automotive industry. Operative Talent brings a wealth of esteemed partners, including KTL Restorations, BASF, KC HiLiTES, Auto […]
Lincoln Electric Launches Virtual Reality Headset to Attract Young People to Welding Careers
Lincoln Electric has added a cutting-edge new product to its education lineup. The Voyage Arc Virtual Reality Welding Headset is an interactive, immersive classroom platform that introduces students to welding fundamentals. The tool is designed to spark interest in careers involving welding by enabling tech-savvy students to learn in a virtual setting that many of […]
AIA Canada Partners with Ontario Government to Launch New Automotive Trades Training Program
The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada), in partnership with the Government of Ontario, St. Lawrence College, Conestoga College, Fanshawe College and Plug ‘N Drive, announced May 24 a new auto care industry training program to help address the industry’s workforce development challenges. Made possible through round three of the Ontario Government’s Skills Development […]
St. Louis Area Clays for Careers Event Raises More Than $11,000 for Automotive and Collision Repair School Programs
On Tuesday, April 25, St. Louis-based automotive and collision repair businesses participated in the first-ever Clays for Careers sporting clays event. The clay shoot brought together over 15 companies from throughout the industry with one goal: assist students pursuing trades by supporting local tech schools’ automotive and collision repair programs. The three schools benefiting from […]
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