A look at the technical training sessions at Worldpac's STX 2026 Supplier & Training Expo on Aug. 20, 2026, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. The event features nearly 3,000 attendees, more than 300 technical and business courses, and exhibits from over 250 parts manufacturers and suppliers.
Industry Fact: Nearly 1 million technicians work in the industry today; demand for their skills grew 1.3% in 2025 — but actual employment only rose 0.5%.
Chris Jones is group editorial director for the Vehicle Service & Repair Group at EndeavorB2B.
A multiple-award-winning editor and journalist, and a certified project manager, he provides editorial leadership for the auto care industry's most trusted automotive repair publications—Ratchet+Wrench, Modern Tire Dealer, National Oil & Lube News, FenderBender, ABRN, Professional Distributor, PTEN, Motor Age, and Aftermarket Business World.
