Pico Technology now corporate sponsor for AVTECC

This partnership aims to advance AVTECC's mission to modernize automotive technician education and certification.
Nov. 3, 2025
3 min read

The International Advanced Vehicle Technology Education and Credentialing Coalition (AVTECC) has entered into a partnership with Pico Technology who joins them as a corporate sponsor. 

The partnership aims to help advance AVTECC's mission to modernize automotive technician education and certification.

Pico's expertise in vehicle diagnostic technology will directly inform AVTECC's certification design in the areas of automotive electricity and electronics, electric vehicles, and other emerging technologies. As a corporate sponsor, Pico Technology joins a growing network of industry leaders dedicated to closing the skills gap of technicians and supporting the future of the automotive workforce.

Pico's involvement will include direct collaboration on certification development, educational resources, and technical events designed to align training programs with modern diagnostic practices and advanced vehicle technologies.

A word from Pico and AVTECC

Craig Schoenberger, Managing Director of Pico Technology USA, stated, "The complexity of modern vehicles, from advanced driver-assistance systems to electric powertrains, demands a new level of diagnostic proficiency. At Pico Technology, our core mission has always been to empower technicians with the tools and knowledge to master that complexity. We are proud to partner with AVTECC to help build the educational framework and certifications that will define the future-ready technician. Together, we can ensure that diagnostic excellence is at the heart of automotive education."

“Pico Technology is one of the most respected names in automotive diagnostics,” said David Macholz, President and CEO of AVTECC. “Having Pico’s support and partnership will help us develop certification programs that are both industry-validated and technologically relevant. Together, we will redefine how diagnostic skills are taught, verified, and recognized.”

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