ASE invites industry leaders to support new programs

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has had many visitors to their Leesburg, Va., headquarters in the last few weeks. In an effort to support their new programs and spread the word at a grassroots level, trainers and training program coordinators have been invited in to be exposed to the process ASE follows to develop testing, particularly their new computer- based model, which will replace paper and pencil testing completely by 2012.

ASE officials hope that industry trainers can help to encourage technicians to participate in computer-based testing. Educators were provided with materials to demonstrate to their students that the new process will be easier on technicians by providing them with more options and flexibility.

In recent months, ASE has expanded its family by taking the ailing Automotive Youth Education System (AYES) and The Automotive Training Mangers Council (ATMC) under its wing and providing direction and support to revive and “right size” these valuable programs.

By working with and supporting these organizations along with National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) and the North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT), ASE is able to assist not only in certifying technicians but also in helping to create better career track options from beginning to retirement and keep the valuable knowledge base alive,” says ASE vice president of communications Tony Molla.

ASE encourages industry involvement by any interested parties and encourages visiting each organizations website for more information.