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NAPA Recognizes April Mentorship Award Candidates

Tomorrow's Technician

automotive shop owners, is seeking to recognize and celebrate the vital role of mentorship in the automotive service industry. Pete McNeil, shop owner, and Sorensen developed an award-winning apprenticeship program that was already approved by the Department of Labor and the state of Utah before NAPA even learned about it.

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NAPA Recognizes April 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. In 2019, we created Springfield’s first US Department of Labor Accredited Automotive Apprenticeship Program.

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Andy Buehler, B’laster IOTY Candidate

Tomorrow's Technician

In the realm of automotive education, instructors often face the temptation of more lucrative careers outside the classroom. Now in his eighth year of teaching junior and senior high school students, Buehlers dedication to the automotive field is undeniable. “My students were all required to wear a shop shirt, shop pants.

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NAPA Issues Call for the Next Generation of Technicians

Tomorrow's Technician

During National Apprenticeship Week, NAPA , in collaboration with the TechForce Foundation , launched the “Grab the Wheel” campaign, aiming to encourage the next generation of technicians. This initiative is part of a broader effort to recruit one million new automotive and aviation technicians over the next five years.

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Auto Mechanic Vs. Auto Technician: What Differentiates the Two Professions

The Mechanic Doctor

Automotive Mechanic A mechanic inspects, fixes, and maintains a variety of motor vehicles. Automotive Technician An automotive technician diagnoses, fixes, and carries out regular maintenance on an array of motor vehicles. Keep reading below. They essentially focus on regular maintenance tasks.