Brake & Front End

APRIL 8, 2025

(PGI) , in collaboration with NAPA , held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 2 to commemorate the completion of a new NAPA Gold Filters branded classroom at the Universal Technical Institute (UTI) campus in Bloomfield, NJ. The collaboration supports students pursuing automotive technician careers.

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Tomorrow's Technician

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Tomorrows Technician and TechForce Foundation have teamed up to support technical students like you. To share your story, apply for scholarships, and further your technician career faster, visit TechForce.org/Students. Meet automotive technician student Aleesha.

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Automotive Training Centre

OCTOBER 24, 2024

If you’re uncertain about your current studies, it might be time to explore a new direction—like ATC Cambridge’s automotive school. I came from an office-type background where I went to University, but it didn’t quite work out, and I decided to pursue my passions in mechanics and automotive.” Consider automotive school.

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Brake & Front End

MAY 13, 2025

For 13 years of my career, I was an automotive instructor at Ozarks Technical Community College in Springfield MO and, I witnessed firsthand how training could set a young person on a new trajectory in a career path. It may be the glue that gets these new people to stick with a career in the automotive industry.

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Tomorrow's Technician

APRIL 29, 2025

For 13 years of my career, I was an automotive instructor at Ozarks Technical Community College in Springfield MO and, I witnessed firsthand how training could set a young person on a new trajectory in a career path. It may be the glue that gets these new people to stick with a career in the automotive industry.

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Automotive Training Centre

APRIL 5, 2024

By engaging multiple senses and offering an interactive experience, game-based training provides a superior learning experience for automotive technicians. This blog post explores the science behind multi-sensory learning and explores the benefits of using game-based training in the automotive industry.

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Automotive Training Centre

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

In an era where technology and innovation are at the forefront of every industry, the automotive sector stands out as a beacon of rapid evolution and groundbreaking inventions. At the heart of this transformation is the introduction of vehicles like the Polestar 4, an icon of modern automotive technology.

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Tomorrow's Technician

MARCH 28, 2024

Baldwin, associate professor in the Automotive Technology Department at the Canton Campus of the State University of New York (SUNY) is the latest candidate in the 2023-2024 Instructor of the Year Program. I grew up around cars and tractors and prefer being a technician to being an engineer,” Baldwin says.

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Automotive Training Centre

MAY 3, 2024

This technology allows machines to produce content and solutions traditionally created by humans, significantly impacting automotive technology retail companies, including Tekion, TrueCar, Cox Automotive, and Car Now. New automotive technology is transforming customer service and vehicle maintenance.

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CATI

APRIL 10, 2025

Here are three key ways that attending an automotive school will advance your career. Acquire In-Demand Technical Skills The automotive industry is more complex today than ever before. Completing automotive school training demonstrates to employers that you can work effectively.

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Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) announced a donation of $100,000 to the TechForce Foundation, a national nonprofit that supports students’ technical education and careers in the automotive industry. Bureau of Labor Statistics showing five open jobs to every one new technician graduate.

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Automotive Training Centre

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024 has come and gone, leaving in its wake a plethora of innovations and advancements, particularly in the field of automotive technology. As automotive training emphasizes, AI is increasingly influencing automotive technology.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 25, 2024

With a father who was an automotive engineering expert, experience in farming and a passion for the technical precision of music, he says it was only natural that he would pursue degrees in agricultural engineering and eventually teaching. Automotive is a great place to answer those questions. Why am I doing this in math?

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DRIVE

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Appeal For the Next Generation of Technicians Young automotive technicians are increasingly drawn to mobile repair for its flexibility, independence and direct customer interaction. Mobile Service can create a lot of business opportunities, and an equal amount of challenges. See how one business made it work for them.

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Tomorrow's Technician

DECEMBER 19, 2023

TechForce Foundation announced it has released its 2023 Technician Supply & Demand Report which shows that, for the first time in 10 years, collective completions of postsecondary automotive, collision, diesel and aviation programs have increased. This is wonderful news,” said Jennifer Maher, CEO of TechForce Foundation.

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Tire Review Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Bridgestone Retail Operations , a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas, recently partnered with Army Career Skills and Department of Defense (DOD) SkillBridge programs to launch a Military Fellowship Program that will provide service members with hands-on automotive technician training and career opportunities as they transition into civilian life.

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Tire Review Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Bridgestone Retail Operations , a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas, recently partnered with Army Career Skills and Department of Defense (DOD) SkillBridge programs to launch a Military Fellowship Program that will provide service members with hands-on automotive technician training and career opportunities as they transition into civilian life.

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CATI

JANUARY 25, 2024

Understanding the Role of an Automotive Service Advisor An automotive service advisor plays a critical role in a service center or dealership by liaising between customers and the automotive technicians. Effective communication is essential to relay information accurately.

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AutoSuccess

APRIL 17, 2025

“From its rear-view mirror camera system to its adaptive suspension and high-performance braking, it offers our students a rare chance to learn with state-of-the-art automotive technology.” It prepares them for careers as automotive technicians in GM dealerships and AC Delco-certified repair facilities.

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CATI

JUNE 6, 2024

Climate control specialists are trained in safely handling and properly recharging automotive air conditioning systems. Learn to diagnose and repair climate control systems in automotive air conditioning training. As the demand for skilled automotive technicians continues to grow, so do the opportunities in this field.

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Tomorrow's Technician

MARCH 8, 2024

TechForce Foundation’s Techs Rock Awards is the premier awards program honoring student and professional technicians’ dedication to their craft and to motivating others to pursue technical education and careers. Working Tech grand-prize winner Dustin Thomas is an automotive technician with CarMax in San Antonio.

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Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

TechForce Foundation’s Techs Rock Awards is an awards program recognizing both technical students’ and professional technicians’ commitment to the profession. Honorees serve as true role models, inspiring the next generation and fueling the pipeline of future technicians. Big rigs run 24V7V365, and so do technicians.

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CATI

JUNE 20, 2024

Completing an auto mechanic training program is a significant milestone for any aspiring automotive technician. In the rapidly evolving world of automotive technology, staying updated and honing your skills is crucial. Mechanics must be adept at using diagnostic tools and interpreting data to identify problems accurately.

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Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

TechForce Foundation’s Techs Rock Awards is an awards program recognizing both technical students’ and professional technicians’ commitment to the profession. Honorees serve as true role models, inspiring the next generation and fueling the pipeline of future technicians. I have a weighted GPA of 4.0,

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AutoSuccess

JUNE 27, 2024

McGovern Automotive Group (MAG) recently announced that McGovern Ford dealerships in conjunction with Ford Motor Company have donated a trio of advanced technology vehicles to three local high schools’ automotive technology programs. The donations further illustrate their commitment to the communities in which they serve.

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Tomorrow's Technician

MAY 13, 2024

But for Jack Stow , automotive technical instructor for North Kansas City Schools in Missouri, that’s not enough. And while it wasn’t very lucrative to be an automotive technician in the recent past, times have changed, and so it takes an even greater sense of devotion to work in the classroom rather than a shop.

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The Mechanic Doctor

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The Mechanic Doctor - Resources for Amateur and Pro Auto Mechanics When it comes to an auto technician and an auto mechanic, many often use these terms synonymously. Automotive Technician An automotive technician diagnoses, fixes, and carries out regular maintenance on an array of motor vehicles.

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AutoSuccess

MARCH 20, 2024

Ford dealers and Ford Fund, the philanthropic arm of Ford Motor Company, have announced they are investing $2 million in scholarship funding in 10 regions to help students pursue careers as automotive technicians. “As The automotive industry continues to face an ongoing shortage of technicians, with over 400,000 techs needed by 2027.

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AutoInc.

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

As part of its partnership, Car ADAS Solutions donated $1,500 to the foundation to become a TechForce Champion, a small business that supports the foundation’s mission of helping students get educated and find careers as professional technicians. It’s just fantastic.” Not every student wants to attend a four-year university.

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Tire Review Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2024

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence ( ASE ) is congratulating its award winners for 2023. Each year, ASE recognizes individuals who have distinguished themselves in the automotive service industry.

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Tire Review Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2024

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence ( ASE ) is congratulating its award winners for 2023. Each year, ASE recognizes individuals who have distinguished themselves in the automotive service industry.

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Wrench

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Even a seasoned technician can occasionally encounter an unknown symbol, especially in a new model year vehicle or unfamiliar vehicle brand. Each DTC is unique and identifies a specific type of failure that was detected so that an automotive technician knows where to start testing. And how about the Christmas trees?

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Wrench

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

They are the core structure of the vehicle repair process and, if adhered to correctly, will ensure your car is fixed right the first time. CONCERN Being the customer, this is your concern, and nailing it down will help the mechanic immensely. Symptoms can originate from any of the human senses, including sight, sound , smell , or touch.

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Tire Review Magazine

APRIL 23, 2024

In its 2023 Transportation Supply & Demand report , our friends at the TechForce Foundation didn’t waste any time giving us hope that the technician shortage is showing signs of recovery. Specifically, the automotive sector has witnessed nearly 5,000 additional students graduating in 2022 over the previous year – a 17% increase.

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Brake & Front End

MAY 27, 2025

James learned about teams, warranty work, and how to work efficiently as an automotive technician. His ASE Master Technician & L1 training skills have provided invaluable knowledge to those entry level technicians who seek to become ASE certified mechanics. Still, everyone knew to go to Tom. He just does it.

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Tomorrow's Technician

MAY 27, 2025

James learned about teams, warranty work, and how to work efficiently as an automotive technician. His ASE Master Technician & L1 training skills have provided invaluable knowledge to those entry level technicians who seek to become ASE certified mechanics. Still, everyone knew to go to Tom. He just does it.

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Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

A four-year apprenticeship under John Wanger gave Wimmer the foundation to open his shop, Wimmer Automotive, in 2013. The business provided invaluable experience but also revealed a critical need in his communitya shortage of skilled and knowledgeable automotive technicians. We treat the shop like a real shop, he explained.

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