Brake & Front End

JANUARY 23, 2025

There are not enough career-technical education schools, instructors or students available to meet demand. Now, in 2023, the technician crisis continues to grow. An amazing 74% of automotive businesses currently need at least one technician and are willing to fill the spot with an entry-level tech prospect.

Management 246

Management Education Technical A Tech 246

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. After being permanently hurt being a tech, Baldwin worked at Goodyear as a service manager while working on his Master’s Degree.

Education 246

Education Automotive Technician A Tech Engineering 246

Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Why Alejandra was nominated: Alejandra nominated herself for the Techs Rock Awards. She writes, “Thank you for… the opportunity to represent the true spirit of a tech that rocks!” I have actively collaborated with BPW to raise funds for young women aspiring to pursue higher education. GPA and impeccable attendance. [My

ASE 130

ASE Trucking Technical Education 130

Tomorrow's Technician

MAY 6, 2024

However, that ’72 Mach 1 proved critical to Stow’s education and his future. The following spring, his high-school counselor, Larry Blackwell, saw Stow driving his “death-trap Mach 1” and told him about the new auto tech program the school district had started, thinking it would be a good fit for him.

Vehicle 130

Vehicle Automotive Education Car 130

Eastwood

OCTOBER 3, 2023

For many, that means applying to a university, a community college, or a tech school to continue their education with a specific career goal in mind. And as a result, today’s grads have more options than ever before to get a proper education in the field of professional restoration.

Technical 98

Technical Mechanic Education Automotive 98

Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Why he wants to be a technician: After a 20+ year career as an electrician, Michael was furloughed in 2023. In his words, “At the age of 51 [I am] back in an educational institution to learn… Wind Turbines [and] renewable electrical generation. Within the first three years as a tech, I achieved L1 Master Technician status.

ASE 130

ASE Technical Management Electricity 130

Shop Marketing Pros

JUNE 9, 2023

Usually, I write these things in an educational format, but this time I will mix a little storytelling with some education. Usually, I write these things in an educational format, but this time I will mix a little storytelling with some education. Like most, I was a tech before becoming a shop owner.

Auto Repair Shop 130

Auto Repair Shop Auto Repair Management Education 130