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The Difference Between an Automotive Mechanic and an Automotive Technician

Universal Technical Institute

Learn the distinction between an automotive mechanic vs. automotive technician. Read our blog to find out why these differences are important to understand!

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Advics adds to tech video library

Auto Service World

Advics announced it has launched a series of tech tip videos, designed to provide automotive technicians with information on best practices for handling day-to-day brake jobs.

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Bridgestone Donates $100,000 to TechForce Foundation

Tomorrow's Technician

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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AVTECC To Reimagine Training And Certification

Tomorrow's Technician

AVTECC will provide industry standards, program accreditation, and skills-based certification that provide technicians with a pathway to sustained career success.” Academic and industry research provide a framework for practice and help to create strong educational and workplace outcomes for students and technicians,” he explains.

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Understanding Multi-Sensory Learning: Why Game-Based Automotive Technology Training Works

Automotive Training Centre

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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Meet Brandon Baldwin, B’laster Instructor Of The Year Candidate

Tomorrow's Technician

Following a career as an automotive technician, he earned a masters in Career and Technical Education from SUNY Buffalo State to launch his teaching career. I grew up around cars and tractors and prefer being a technician to being an engineer,” Baldwin says. Baldwin’s background is in Agricultural Engineering.

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How Automotive Technology Retail Companies Are Testing Generative AI

Automotive Training Centre

This aspect of AI showcases the growing need for automotive professionals who are technically skilled and proficient in utilizing digital tools that enhance customer interaction. New automotive technology is transforming customer service and vehicle maintenance.

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