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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. Meet our April candidates! Since then, we have sponsored seven apprentice candidates. Nominate A Mentor Now!

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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. Jake Sorensen, Technician McNeil’s Auto Care, Sandy, UT Jake Sorensen Jake Sorensen is the shop manager and diagnostic technician at McNeils Auto Care. Meet our April candidates!

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Technician vs. Mechanic: The Difference for Automotive Students

Automotive Training Centre

The Role of Automotive Technicians On the other hand, auto technicians, also known as automotive service technicians, deal more with modern vehicles’ electronic and computerized aspects. Many technicians pursue additional certifications or degrees focusing on automotive technology and electronics.

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From the Magazine: ‘A challenge and an honour’

Auto Service World

This early passion took him to a technical vocational high school and an apprenticeship, which led to Kuczynski becoming a licensed heavy equipment mechanic. I was watching my service manager at the time, and I thought, What do I have to do to get his job? He realized he could do more by leading teams. Kuczynski recalled.

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ASE Education Foundation Encourages Industry Mentorship

Brake & Front End

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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Building Tomorrow’s Technicians: How a Revived High School Shop is Sparking Careers in Automotive Service, Collision Repair

AutoInc.

“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. Also bilingual, Gonzalez joined the apprenticeship program alongside her brother and a friend. “I love hands-on work,” Gonzalez says.

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Dan Stander: Incoming ASA Chairman Brings Vision of Innovation and Industry Unity

AutoInc.

This July, Stander will step into the role of chairman of the board for the Automotive Service Association (ASA), bringing his collaborative approach to the organization. Regulatory Engagement – Enhancing ASA’s government affairs initiatives to ensure repair-friendly policies at state and federal levels.