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NAPA and SkillsUSA Team Up to Tackle Technician Shortage

Tomorrow's Technician

Palomo Rios and Cliatt each received a $2,500 scholarship to help fund their education in automotive technology. The aftermarket industry will need 795,000 trade professionals by 2027. The toolbox gift provided both practical and symbolic support to the students. NAPA also surprised two students with scholarships.

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The ‘horror story’ of the used vehicle market

Auto Service World

So with that top of mind as well, we’re seeing those numbers decline up to 2027; 2028 we see it pick up, he said. Adding to the problem, Ross noted that lease penetration during COVID-19 dropped to less than 20 per cent, compared to the usual average of 35 per cent.

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Automotive School EV Watch: Are Federal Rebates Working?

Automotive Training Centre

In a recent budget announcement, Quebec Finance Minister Eric Girard declared that subsidies for EVs and plug-in hybrids would be phased out starting next year and completely eliminated by 2027. Preparing for the Future in Automotive School These industry shifts highlight the importance of comprehensive education and training.

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Considering Automotive Training? What to Know about Asahi Kasei’s Plans to Build a Battery Plant in Canada

Automotive Training Centre

Scheduled to begin commercial production in 2027, this plant will contribute to the production of EV batteries and create highly skilled, well-paying jobs in manufacturing and construction. The company has invested approximately 180 billion JPY (about CAD $1.6 billion) in this project.

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TOPDON USA Makes $25,000 Donation to TechForce Foundation

Tomorrow's Technician

According to TechForce Foundation, the need for qualified automotive, diesel, and collision techs in the auto industry is staggering, with demand for new specialists expected to rise to nearly 800,000 by 2027,” said Chad Schnitz, Vice President of TOPDON USA. “As

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NAPA, SkillsUSA Team Up to Tackle Technician Shortage

Tire Review Magazine

Palomo Rios and Cliatt each received a $2,500 scholarship to help fund their education in automotive technology. The aftermarket industry will need 795,000 trade professionals by 2027. The toolbox gift provided both practical and symbolic support to the students. NAPA also surprised two students with scholarships.

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NAPA, SkillsUSA Team Up to Tackle Technician Shortage

Tire Review Magazine

Palomo Rios and Cliatt each received a $2,500 scholarship to help fund their education in automotive technology. The aftermarket industry will need 795,000 trade professionals by 2027. The toolbox gift provided both practical and symbolic support to the students. NAPA also surprised two students with scholarships.