ASE Education Foundation partners with National Coalition of Certification Centers

May 14, 2025
The partnership aims to enhance and grow automotive technician education across the U.S.

The ASE Education Foundation has partnered with the National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) for a collaboration aimed at enhancing and growing automotive technical education with secondary and post-secondary institutions across the United States. Both organizations believe this partnership will strengthen collective efforts to meet current industry needs in the transportation service sector.

NC3 and the ASE Education Foundation will support high schools and community/technical colleges by ensuring that all automotive and diesel programs have the opportunity to earn ASE program accreditation. ASE and NC3 will work together to promote certification standards and advance instructor professional development and training.

What people are saying

"We're excited to collaborate with NC3, elevate the conversation, and take action to address the technician shortage," said Mike Coley, president of the ASE Education Foundation. "We value NC3's commitment to preparing the next generation of automotive service professionals and look forward to working together to support and retain skilled talent in the industry." 

"Our partnership with ASE Education Foundation underscores NC3's commitment to bridging the gap between education and industry," said Roger Tadajewski, NC3 executive director. "Together, we are empowering students to obtain competency-based training and credentials that employers value, helping to build a stronger, more skilled workforce."

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