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NAPA Issues Call for the Next Generation of Technicians

Tomorrow's Technician

Erica Smith, a recipient of a NAPA toolkit through the Women in Auto Care Scholarship, shares her journey from “backyard mechanic” to a professional automotive technician in Bakersfield, California. This program helps participants complete their ASE certifications over 18 to 24 months.

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Techs Rock Candidate Profiles – Automotive & Motorsports

Tomorrow's Technician

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

The Mechanic Doctor

Automotive Technician An automotive technician diagnoses, fixes, and carries out regular maintenance on an array of motor vehicles. Consider Specializing Sign up for a post-secondary or technical education course. This certification validates your proficiency as a mechanic.