AutoInc.

JUNE 2, 2025

Vision for ASA’s Future As he prepares to assume the chairmanship, Stander has outlined three priority areas: Technology Integration – Expanding ASA’s educational resources to help member shops navigate ADAS, electric vehicles and connected car technologies.

Collision Repair

Brake & Front End

JUNE 26, 2025

There are thousands of kids in our local community who slip through the cracks every year due to a lack of resources or adults who care to take the time providing the guidance we ourselves never received as youths. While he lauds the value of mentorship, Niemi admits that it isn’t easy. Mentoring is a lot of extra work.

Body Repair

Ratchet + Wrench

JUNE 30, 2025

In fact, some of the most successful auto repair shops use training as a recruiting strategy , not just an operational tool. So, if you already offer ASE reimbursement, access to webinars, in-house coaching, or mentorship, say so. We provide in-house and paid external training, ASE support, and a mentorship track for ambitious techs.”

ASE

Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 25, 2025

There are thousands of kids in our local community who slip through the cracks every year due to a lack of resources or adults who care to take the time providing the guidance we ourselves never received as youths. While he lauds the value of mentorship, Niemi admits that it isn’t easy. Mentoring is a lot of extra work.

Body Repair

Brake & Front End

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The ASE Education Foundation is encouraging industry members to volunteer their time and expertise to serve as mentors, as part of its continuing effort to address the shortage of automotive service professionals. Those interested in becoming a mentor should contact the ASE field manager for their area.

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Virginia Tire & Auto

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Virginia Tire & Auto’s training program is now certified by the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry as a registered apprenticeship program. The Virginia Registered Apprenticeship program provides opportunities for students and adults.

Apprenticeship

AutoInc.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

“The space is big enough to fit four cars,” says Benavidez, who was inspired to start a successful new apprenticeship program, Future Focus , alongside the workshop. We saw this as an opportunity to provide hands-on learning experiences for our students.” Most of us love a good fixer-upper.

Collision Repair

Auto Service World

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

Training programs and apprenticeships are being given more importance so mechanics can become highly qualified for their roles. The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) offers continuous training and certification programs in this field for mechanics who wish to stay competent.

Mechanic

The Mechanic Doctor

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Let us look at how you can pursue a career as an automotive technician or mechanic below: Obtain a High School Diploma Holding a high school diploma or its equivalent is essential for training in the automotive sector. This certification validates your proficiency as a mechanic. However, their day-to-day tasks can vastly differ.

Mechanic