Automotive Instructors Receive Special Invitation To AAPEX 2012
Automotive instructors are invited to the inaugural Inside AAPEX for Automotive Instructors on Wednesday, Oct. 31 and Thursday, Nov. 1 at the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas. Attendees will learn about new technology, meet with manufacturer product managers and trainers and earn National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) credit hours.
Michael Makowsky Named 2012 Mitchell 1 Educator of the Year
Each year, Mitchell 1 recognizes one of the nation’s top teachers for excellence in automotive repair instruction. Makowsky was presented with a check for $500 and a recognition certificate. He also will receive a one-year complimentary subscription to Mitchell 1’s ProDemand repair, diagnostic and maintenance information program for the school where he teaches.
Mitchell 1 Names Kevin Krutell 2012 Automotive Technology Outstanding Student
Each year, Mitchell 1 recognizes one U.S. or Canadian high school senior for outstanding achievement in automotive technology and auto shop repair scholastics. Krutell received a $2,500 scholarship, a check for $500 and round trip airfare and accommodations for himself and his mother to attend the NACAT conference.
NATEF President Bill Kersten Announces Retirement
Kersten has been the President of NATEF since 2006. He joined ASE in 1979 and served as senior VP of operations until 1987. Trish Serratore, who currently servers as senior VP, has been named his successor.
Frank Adkins Named 2011 Educator of the Year by Mitchell 1
Each year, Mitchell 1 recognizes one of the nation’s top teachers for excellence in automotive repair instruction. Adkins was presented with a check for $500 and a recognition certificate. He will also receive a one-year, complimentary subscription to Mitchell 1’s popular OnDemand5.com for the school where he teaches.
Mitchell 1 Names Shane Robertson 2011 Automotive Technology Outstanding Student
Shane Robertson of Bumpass, Va., received the 2011 Automotive Technology Outstanding Student Scholarship during the North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT) Conference held recently at Red River College in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
Tom Varrone Named 2010 Educator of the Year
Varrone was presented with a check for $500 and a recognition certificate. He also receives a one-year, complimentary subscription to Mitchell 1’s popular OnDemand5.com for the school where he teaches.
Mitchell 1 Names Crystal Rogers 2010 Automotive Technology Outstanding Student
Rogers was presented with a check for $2,500 along with a recognition certificate courtesy of Mitchell 1.
Autologue to Donate System Access to Students
Jim Franco, president and CEO of Autologue, is making three of his online management system software products available to aftermarket high school, trade and college students in hopes of furthering education and training.
Mitchell 1 Accepting Applications for its 2008 Automotive Technology Outstanding Student Scholarship
POWAY, Calif. – Mitchell 1 is accepting applications now through May 15 for its annual $2,500 Automotive Technology Outstanding Student Scholarship to be awarded through the North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT) Education Foundation at its annual conference. The scholarship will recognize one U.S. high school senior for outstanding achievement in automotive technology/auto shop