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By Counterman
The ASE Education Foundation is partnering with auto dealer associations to conduct student automotive competitions designed to increase awareness of career opportunities in the automotive industry.
“The goal of the student competitions is to connect businesses with schools and increase the interest of students, encouraging them to work and stay within the automotive field,” said Mike Coley, ASE Education Foundation president. “The most recent competition was held in December in Texas and was a big success with 40 teams competing and over 700 students participating in a career fair. These types of events are another way the ASE Education Foundation is working to reduce the industry’s technician shortage.”
Three student competitions are currently scheduled for 2024, with more being planned. Competitions are scheduled for March in Charlotte and the fall in Houston.
During the December event at Texas Motor Speedway, 117 high school seniors from ASE accredited training programs competed in the North Texas Automobile Dealers Auto Tech Competition. Dealer technicians were paired with each of the 40 teams for several weeks leading up to the event, which featured students trying to diagnose and repair bugged vehicles where the problems were notated on repair orders.
The competition format is flexible and can be modified for local or organizational needs. Unlike traditional student competitions where school instructors train and prepare students, these competitions are based on a partnership between schools and the local businesses.
The students selected for the competition job-shadow at a local employer’s service facility and prepare for the contest alongside the technicians in the shop. A list of specific skills for the students to experience is provided to each employer.
The goal is to provide real-world experience to the students while exposing them to job opportunities in the local market, the foundation noted.
To learn more about the student competitions, contact George Arrants, vice president of the ASE Education Foundation, at [email protected].
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By Counterman
Photo caption: Joelle Pollak, co-founder of Promotive (left), and Eric Kenar, manager, technician environment and service technical college for General Motors.
The ASE Education Foundation recently announced the officers for its 2024 board of directors as well as new board members.
The new chair of the ASE Education Foundation is Joelle Pollak, co-founder of Promotive.
Eric Kenar, manager, technician environment and service technical college for General Motors, will serve as vice chair.
Dwayne Myers, president and CEO of Dynamic Automotive will serve as treasurer, and Brian LaCroix, automotive instructor at Capital Region BOCES Career & Technical Education Center, will hold the role of secretary.
Serving as past chair will be Trey Michael, senior director, office of career and technical education at the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, who served as chair in 2023.
Three board members were renominated for additional terms: Drew Jablonowski, content and curriculum manager, Garage Gurus; Justin Morgan, automotive technology chairperson, Sinclair Community College; and Jim Sennett, manager of automotive repair programs for AAA.
Several new board members are beginning their terms in 2024: Brent Franks, president, North Texas Automobile Dealers; Dennis Harden, chief, career and technical education for the Iowa Department of Education; Joe Oleson, director of fleet maintenance, support & equipment, FedEx Freight; Jason Ross, curriculum designer, Volkswagen Group of America; and Juwan Willis, program instructor, Oakland Schools NE Tech Campus.
“These officers and board members generously volunteer their time and expertise to guide the ASE Education Foundation,” said Mike Coley, ASE Education Foundation president. “As we embark on significant initiatives in the coming year, their experience and knowledge are invaluable. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all foundation board members for their unwavering interest and active participation.”
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