42 Apprentices Join Service King's Growing Training Program

42 Apprentices Join Service King’s Growing Training Program

To kick off the newest 2018 class, Service King hosted celebratory signing events at nine different Service King locations.

Service King Collision Repair Centers has officially accepted and welcomed 42 new auto body repair technicians to its growing Apprentice Development Program at locations in five different states across the U.S.

To kick off the newest 2018 class, Service King hosted celebratory signing events at nine different Service King locations. The 2018 class features apprentices from Texas, Washington, Pennsylvania, Nevada and Illinois.

“The entire Service King family is thrilled to welcome the latest class of apprentice technicians,” said Tyra Bremer, Service King vice president of talent development. “It is exciting to witness our apprenticeship program continue to grow and provide immersive training opportunities to aspiring technicians from across the country. We look forward to equipping and training each of the 42 technicians who joined our family this week to prosper in the next chapter of their careers.”

Service King’s Apprentice Development Program provides technicians a one-year training program under the guidance of an experienced and certified apprentice supervisor. In December, the program officially earned certification by the U.S. Department of Labor, paving the way for additional growth and opportunity for skilled workers to advance their careers in the collision repair field.

Those interested in the program are encouraged to visit ServiceKing.com/careers to learn more and contact a Service King recruiting representative. Service King’s program aims to attract top talent from recognized technical schools across the country to confront the well-documented demand for skilled labor with an innovative solution, according to the company.

The immersive approach to Service King’s Apprentice Development Program features a proprietary curriculum developed with insight from master auto body technicians, management and leading experts from across the industry.

The Apprentice Development Program officially launched in 2015 and has graduated more than 125 certified auto body technicians into its workforce.

You May Also Like

Bridgestone Rolls Out Brand Refresh for Tires Plus, Hibdon Tires Plus

Updates to the logo include a single-color tire mark; a logo palette comprised of Tires Plus yellow, black and red; and refined typefaces.

Bridgestone Retail Operations rolls out brand refresh for Tires Plus, Hibdon Tires Plus

Bridgestone Retail Operations, a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas, introduced a phased rollout of new logos and refreshed brand campaigns for the Tires Plus and Hibdon Tires Plus brands. This is the first brand refresh since Bridgestone acquired the two companies in 2006.

According to Bridgestone, updates to the logo include a single-color tire mark; a logo palette comprised of Tires Plus yellow, black and red; and refined typefaces of both the Tires Plus name and Total Car Care subhead.

Sun Auto Tire & Service Expands Texas Store Count

The company has acquired Carrollton Complete Automotive, which offers a range of automotive services.

Sun Auto and Tire
Tint World Announces New Location in Birmingham

This brings the company’s store count in Alabama to 3 locations.

Snap-on Announces Latest Software Release

The latest software includes new coverage, guided component tests and features, plus everything from previous releases for smarter fixes, Snap-on said.

Snap-on Announces Latest Software Release
Discount Tire Acquires 6 Suburban Tire Auto Repair Centers

The six locations in the Chicago area will continue to operate under the Suburban Tire Auto Repair Centers’ brand name.

Suburban Tire Auto Repair Centers

Other Posts

AAPEX Web Series Set to Begin This Month

Join AAPEX every month from May until October for this free series.

AAPEX Web Series Set to Begin This Month
Vehicle Service Group Receives IACET Accreditation

The International Association for Continuing Education and Training is a globally recognized standard in adult education and training.

Vehicle-Service-Group-Receives-IACET-Accreditation
ASE Supports SkillsUSA Mission to Develop Next Generation

ASE staff serves on technical committees and provides tests for the competitions and educational support from the ASE Education Foundation.

Fix Network World Celebrates Apprenticeship Program Approval

The program is also celebrating the graduation of its first apprentice, Gabrial Duran.