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NAPA Recognizes April Mentorship Award Candidates

Tomorrow's Technician

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. I remember thinking, if I ever open my own shop, one of my main focuses will be creating a program that grows technicians.

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NAPA Recognizes April Mentorship Award Candidates

Brake & Front End

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. I remember thinking, if I ever open my own shop, one of my main focuses will be creating a program that grows technicians.

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Andy Buehler, B’laster IOTY Candidate

Tomorrow's Technician

A two-week apprenticeship program allows students to alternate between school and work, giving them a taste of the real world while still benefiting from structured training. He emphasizes the importance of internships, fostering productive partnerships with local businesses to provide students with valuable on-the-job training.

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NAPA Recognizes June Mentorship Award Candidates

Brake & Front End

Roy Niemi, Auto & Body Repair, Haslett, MI Roy Niemi, co-owner of A&D Repair in Michigan, is building more than just a repair business — he’s shaping a future-ready team through a robust, in-house mentorship and apprenticeship program. While he lauds the value of mentorship, Niemi admits that it isn’t easy.

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NAPA Recognizes June Mentorship Award Candidates

Tomorrow's Technician

Roy Niemi, Auto & Body Repair, Haslett, MI Roy Niemi, co-owner of A&D Repair in Michigan, is building more than just a repair business — he’s shaping a future-ready team through a robust, in-house mentorship and apprenticeship program. While he lauds the value of mentorship, Niemi admits that it isn’t easy.

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Building the Future of the Automotive Industry

Tire Review Magazine

In a recent Tomorrows Technician Partnership Pathways podcast, Van Harris, a regional sales rep for NAPA Auto Parts, shared how strong partnerships between schools, shops, and suppliers can help secure the future of the industry. Create mentorship and apprenticeship opportunities that benefit both students and businesses.

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Fix Network World Celebrates Apprenticeship Program Approval

Tomorrow's Technician

Fix Network announced the Fix Network Apprenticeship Program (FNAP) has been officially approved by the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council, and celebrates the graduation of its first apprentice, Gabrial Duran. Before joining the apprenticeship program, I became a dad,” said Duran.