“The new Foundation website was designed to provide a wealth of resources that help develop, connect and create opportunities for students, schools and local businesses,” says Mike Coley, president of the ASE Education Foundation.
“Throughout the development phase, we kept in mind the need to address the technician shortage, so we included detailed information to help students learn about available scholarships, career opportunities and the benefits of ASE Certification as well as ways industry stakeholders can partner with ASE and connect with schools in their local areas.”
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The ASE Education Foundation says its new website features three main categories, including one for students with links to help find information about schools, career opportunities and the benefits of ASE Certification.
Available scholarship opportunities also are clearly listed along with an instructive pathway to help students get started with their careers. Inspiring student success stories are highlighted and there is an option for students to share their own stories, the organization adds.
Additionally, a section for schools and instructors covers the benefits and process of accreditation and details about the annual ASE Instructor Conference. Also included is contact information for ASE field managers and a new interactive field manager map where individuals can click on any state to find the ASE field managers for that state, ASE says.
For industry partners, there are resources to help businesses connect and partner with schools, students and the ASE Education Foundation. There is also a comprehensive listing of the industry partners who generously support the Foundation’s mission.
“The ASE Education Foundation impacts more than 100,000 students across more than 1,800 ASE accredited programs, bridging the gap between education and the transportation industry and providing a certification pathway for students to enter the industry and build rewarding careers,” says Coley. “In developing this website, we wanted to provide a greater depth of information for all stakeholders in an easy-to-find, attractive format, so we sought their input to ensure we included valuable content reflecting the needs of all interested parties.”
