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NAPA Recognizes July Mentorship Award Candidates

Brake & Front End

In partnership with NAPA, ShopOwner, the Babcox Media brand serving professional independent automotive shop owners, is seeking to recognize and celebrate the vital role of mentorship in the automotive service industry. He approached me afterward and simply asked, ‘What can I do to support your automotive program?’” says Stow.

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NAPA Recognizes July Mentorship Award Candidates

Tomorrow's Technician

In partnership with NAPA, ShopOwner, the Babcox Media brand serving professional independent automotive shop owners, is seeking to recognize and celebrate the vital role of mentorship in the automotive service industry. He approached me afterward and simply asked, ‘What can I do to support your automotive program?’” says Stow.

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Is Mobile Service the Right Step for Your Shop?

DRIVE

The company responded by purchasing a used box truck in 2020 and dedicating it to mobile repairs. Appeal For the Next Generation of Technicians Young automotive technicians are increasingly drawn to mobile repair for its flexibility, independence and direct customer interaction. The result?

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Bridgestone Donates $100,000 to TechForce Foundation

Tomorrow's Technician

Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) announced a donation of $100,000 to the TechForce Foundation, a national nonprofit that supports students’ technical education and careers in the automotive industry. Bureau of Labor Statistics showing five open jobs to every one new technician graduate.

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Bridgestone Donates $100K to TechForce Foundation

Tire Review Magazine

Bridgestone has announced a donation of $100,000 to the TechForce Foundation , a national nonprofit that supports students’ technical education and careers in the automotive industry. According to TechForce’s 2022 Technician Supply & Demand Report, demand for new technicians has nearly doubled since 2020 with data from the U.S.

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McGovern Auto Group Donates 3 High-End New Vehicles to Local High Schools

AutoSuccess

McGovern Automotive Group (MAG) recently announced that McGovern Ford dealerships in conjunction with Ford Motor Company have donated a trio of advanced technology vehicles to three local high schools’ automotive technology programs. The donations further illustrate their commitment to the communities in which they serve.

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Take on Technician Demand Like a Top Shop

Tire Review Magazine

After a period of declining employment numbers from 2018 – 2020, there were signs of a rebound in 2021. Close to 30,000 automotive technicians were employed that year, representing a 4.2% expansion in tech employment compared to 2020.