ALI Releases Interactive Online Lift Safety Training
The Automotive Lift Institute has developed an interactive, online vehicle lift safety course based on its popular Lifting It Right DVD hosted by racing legends Richard and Kyle Petty.
TIA Sets ATS Training Dates in Sarasota
Tire Industry Association will host its Certified Automotive Tire Service (ATS) program at Sarasota County Technical Institute in Sarasota, Fla., Oct. 1-4. The Certified ATS Instructor Program is a 4-day, in-depth classroom and hands-on class that industry professionals must successfully complete in order to return to dealerships to train technicians to prepare them for certification.
Universal Technical Institute Founder Dies at 87
Robert Sweet, founder of education company Universal Technical Institute Inc., died on July 9 at the age of 87.
TIA Adds Charlotte Dates to Training Tour
TIA has added more dates to its highly successful 2012 Certified Automotive Tire Service (ATS) Instructor Training Tour. Tour stops are comprised of four-day classes at local community, junior and technical colleges in some 30 U.S. cities. Added to the Tour was an Aug. 14-17 stop in Charlotte, N.C., at the NASCAR Technical Institute. Certified ATS
TIA Displays New ATS Training Videos at SEMA Show
The Tire Industry Association is giving Global Tire Expo/SEMA Show attendees a preview of its newly revised Certified Automotive Tire Service (ATS) Program. TIA’s booth (# 40059) includes a video trailer that features some of the new content that will be included in the update to the certification material. Following the Expo, the trailer will
Know New Training and Products That Will Keep Your Shop Profitable
Recently, you’ve heard me say, “nothing is easy.” That’s my new slogan. It doesn’t matter how simple an action seems, it will get complicated quickly. For instance, I recently heard from a friend, Jared, who sold a set of wheels for a new 2010 Camaro. The wheels were the same size as OE. All he
AMI Has New Online Training
Automotive Management Institute has launched a new “training on demand” Web site featuring interactive Webinars, pre-recorded archived classes, DVD-quality video downloads and other training resources.
ATI Becomes Automotive Preferred Supplier for AAA
(Akron/Tire Review) Automotive Training Institute (ATI) has signed a multi-year deal to become a “preferred supplier” to the American Automobile Association (AAA).
Ken Keir and Marc Matthew join Automotive Skills’ Board
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Automotive Skills, the Sector Skills Council for the retail motor industry, has welcomed Marc Matthew and Ken Keir as the newest members to its board of directors.
SEMA ATI Seminar Helps Tire Dealers Cater to Younger Generations
Matt Winslow, an instructor at the Automotive Training Institute, shared with tire dealers at this year’s SEMA Show how they can boost their sales by hiring the right people and tailoring their business to younger generations.
