Attendance at free ASA workshops growing July 23, 2008

BEDFORD, Texas — The Automotive Service Association (ASA) recently hosted three more Service Information Workshops in Pittsburgh, Harrisburg and Willow Grove, Pa., to educate shop owners and technicians about the availability of service information to automotive repair shops.

Mitchell 1's Performance Center brings live online training into the shop July 22, 2008

With its new PerformanceCenter ?live? training sessions, Mitchell 1 is providing shop owners and service advisors professional training to help improve and grow their businesses.

ASA contributes $5,000 to I-CAR Education Foundation July 22, 2008

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. — The Automotive Service Association (ASA) recently contributed $5,000 to support the I-CAR Education Foundation’s many activities that promote and enhance career opportunities in the industry.

PPG supports SkillsUSA with donation July 18, 2008

STRONGSVILLE, Ohio — PPG Automotive Refinish donated $10,000 to SkillsUSA, a national nonprofit organization serving teachers, high school and college students who are preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled service occupations. The organization acts as a link between education and industry, helping students excel in their chosen field and qualify for jobs.

I-CAR Education Foundation raising funds for scholarships, grants July 17, 2008

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. — Due to the success of the scholarships and grants awarded this past spring, the I-CAR Education Foundation has set a goal to award $100,000 worth of curriculum grants, instructor training grants and student scholarships in the spring of 2009 as part of its Collision Repair Education Campaign.

APRA schedules clinics during Big R show July 17, 2008

The Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association (APRA) announces the all day Thrive Electrical Clinic during this year?s 2008 International Big R Show on Nov. 1 from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. at the Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The Thrive Electrical Clinic, which will be sponsored by Lester Catalog, will feature several well-known and respected industry experts, APRA reports.

AASP-MN announces fall seminars July 16, 2008

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN) is offering management and technical training this fall.

Hams releases summer and early fall training schedule July 15, 2008

Classes are slated for the next several months at Hams Management Systems in Michigan. All classes are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and cost $175. Topics and dates are as follows: Ultimate Service Advisor, July 17; Efficient Shop Management, July 26; CASH! Am I ending up with enough of the pie?, Aug. 14; Key Numbers, Which Ones Should You Really Watch?, Aug. 23; Practical Marketing, Sept. 18; Specialization, Is It for You?, Sept. 27. Below are descriptions of each class.

I-CAR Live trains 2.5 million techs July 14, 2008

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. — Two and one-half million collision repair professionals have now taken I-CAR Live training – a reflection of the professionalism within the inter-industry.