University Of The Aftermarket Foundation Welcomes Babcox Media As Lifetime Trustee
The University of the Aftermarket Foundation welcomes Babcox Media Inc. as a lifetime trustee. Bill Babcox, president of Babcox Media, will serve as the company’s representative on the foundation’s board of trustees and communications committee.
New Breakout Sessions And Presentation By Google’s Danielle Russell Will Drive Change At GAAS 2013
Aftermarket professionals can now register for “Driving Change,” the 2013 Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS), scheduled for May 21-22 at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare near Chicago.
Mitchell International Provides $140,000 In-Kind Donation Of Estimating Software To More Than 400 Schools
Mitchell International has donated their estimating software to more than 400 collision school programs through the Collision Repair Education Foundation. This in-kind donation, valued at roughly $140,000, provides collision instructors with up-to-date industry software when most would not have been able to purchase this product due to their limited collision budgets.
Mitchell 1 And ASE Present 2012 Technician Of The Future Award
Brent Horner from Lima, OH, received the Technician of the Future award, sponsored by Mitchell 1 and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), during a ceremony on Nov. 15 as part of the 2012 ASE Fall Board of Governors meeting in San Antonio, Tex.
2013 Race For Automotive Education Announced
The 11th Annual Race For Automotive Education is planned for January 15 & 16, 2013, at ProKart Indoor Racing, Burnsville, Minn. The event, sponsored by the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers, Minnesota (AASP-MN), serves as the primary fundraiser for the AASP-MN Automotive Education Fund, which provides financial resources to support automotive students, enhance automotive programs and raise awareness of career opportunities in the automotive service industry.
SEMA Mustang Build Powered By Women To Be Unveiled At Ford’s SEMA Booth
The SEMA Mustang Build Powered By Women, better known as “High Gear,” will debut in the Ford Motor Co. SEMA booth at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 30, the opening day of the 2012 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
Mitchell 1 Names Kevin Krutell 2012 Automotive Technology Outstanding Student
Kevin Krutell from St. Claire Shore, MI, was recently named the 2012 Mitchell 1 Automotive Technology Outstanding Student during the North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT) conference held at Tyler Junior College in Tyler, TX.
Build Team Finalized for SEMA Mustang Build Powered By Women
The all-female build team is now finalized for the SEMA Mustang Build Powered by Women. Starting this month at Source Interlink Media’s Southern California headquarters, a team of technicians, enthusiasts and industry personnel will work together to customize the 2013 Ford Mustang GT donated by Ford Motor Co., the title sponsor of the project.
SEMA Mustang Build Powered by Women Deadline Nearing
The SEMA Mustang Build Powered by Women was created to engage, inspire and connect women who’ve made extraordinary contributions to the auto industry.
NACAT Education Foundation Awards
Do you plan on attending the 2012 NACAT Conference? Would you like financial assistance? If so, please review the available awards and apply today.