TOPDON US announces renewed membership with North American Council of Automotive Teachers

TOPDON US renews its membership with NACAT, continuing its support for automotive educators through product donations, scholarships, and mentorship programs aimed at closing the skills gap in the industry.
Sept. 16, 2025
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TOPDON US announced the renewal of its membership with the North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT) as a part of the company's TOP-UP Program

Since starting the TOP-UP program in 2022, TOPDON has provided product donations and monetary scholarships to community colleges and trade schools to help close the skills gap among the automotive workforce. Additionally, NACAT's mentor program connects members with experienced automotive instructors to provide students with the opportunity to ask questions, share ideas, and receive support from fellow professionals. The organization also offers an annual conference full of roundtable discussions, exhibits, networking, scholarship opportunities, and more.

What people are saying

Vice President of TOPDON US Chad Schnitz said, "NACAT is a wonderful organization that embraces both academic learning and hands-on skills training for the automotive workforce. Our renewal as an Allied member reinforces our commitment to support the educators and the next generation of skilled technicians. Working alongside NACAT, we look forward to providing the resources, training, and opportunities that empower educators and inspire students in today’s rapidly changing automotive industry."

Heather Sebben, business manager at NACAT, said, "We sincerely appreciate our Allied members, like TOPDON, for their support of our organization. Their membership makes it possible for NACAT to provide training and access to the latest technology. More importantly, their support directly impacts the students who are preparing to enter the automotive workforce by helping to provide the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in their careers."

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About the Author

Griffin Matis

Associate Editor | PTEN & Professional Distributor

Griffin Matis is an associate editor for the Vehicle Repair Group. A graduate of the University of Missouri's School of Journalism, Matis works with Professional Tool & Equipment News (PTEN), Professional Distributor, and VehicleServicePros.com. 

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