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Registration open for 2019 University of the Aftermarket tech scholarships
The University of the Aftermarket announces Automotive Aftermarket Scholarship Central now features available scholarships for students training to become automotive, heavy-duty or collision repair technicians, as well as studying business, engineering or other courses of study….
January 23, 2019
Growth strategies
Universal Technical Institute holding national technician career fair
Students across the United States will get an exclusive look at careers in the transportation, computer numerical control (CNC) machining and welding industries Thursday during Technician Career Expo & Open Houses hosted by Universal Technical…
January 16, 2019
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Worth your time?
California’s Education Revolution is a initiative in central California to develop education & career development for medium & heavy-duty diesel truck techs.
May 28, 2017
Sales coaching/training
TMC makes training donation to tech schools
TMC is donating copies of their updated PMI Guidelines Manual to 50+ tech schools so it can be part of their core curriculum. See more on Truck Parts & Service.
November 10, 2016
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Technician shortage a large and growing problem
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, over a million jobs exist today in the auto, diesel, and collision repair industries with growth of 17 percent projected through the year 2020.
April 9, 2015
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Hiring during a technician shortage
Compensation isn’t the only issue heavy-duty service providers are facing with their technicians. The number of students training for heavy-duty technician careers is growing. Service providers need to reach out to these students to bring…
February 11, 2013
Pay and benefits
How are you paying your technicians?
Having a strong compensation plan is essential to keeping quality employees. The two most popular methods for compensating service technicians are hourly and flat-rate. Each has advantages that can work in your business.
February 4, 2013
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Midyear Report
Business is better, but feelings are mixed about what the future.
August 8, 2011
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