Embracing Technician Career Advancement
While not everyone may reach the top designation in their career as a service technician, the incentive to try should be present for all employees.
Six Solutions for Recruiting and Retaining Talent
Tire dealers are actively recruiting and retaining employees through job postings, employee benefits and more.
Four Keys to Creating a Succession Plan That Works
Do you have a plan in place to ensure your business maintains its success after you leave?
Recruiting the Next Generation of Technicians
It’s apparent that without focused and ongoing efforts by the industry, filling open positions in sufficient numbers is unlikely.
Technician of the Year Finalists Advance
Eleven of America’s top technicians recently competed in Detroit, Michigan to be named the 2022 Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper Technician of the Year hosted by DRiV and Garage Gurus. Nominated by their local warehouse distributor, the technicians arrived in the Motor City to compete against each other by completing a custom ASE test.
What is Your Tire Technician Training Focus in 2022?
The Tire Review Crew recently visited the annual K&M Tire Dealer Conference, this year in Kansas City, and while we were there, it was our goal to get a pulse on the industry by tracking down tire dealers and asking them our most burning questions. This week, that question is: What is your technician training
Why Everyday Training Helps Technicians
You may be blocking off several hours or days for employees to accomplish their training, whether it be on new industry tools, tires or company best practices and policies in the repair process. But, it seems like shops are busier than ever before, and it can be difficult to find time to schedule training for
Auto Value, Bumper to Bumper Technician of the Year Honored at ASE Awards Banquet
Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper’s own Jason Jackson was honored along with 52 other top technicians from around the country at the ASE Technician Awards Reception.
Valvoline Launches Auto Career Accelerator Platform For Job-Seekers And Employers
Valvoline Inc. has launched its Auto Career Accelerator (ACA), an online recruiting platform that aims to connect emerging professionals to open positions in the automotive services and heavy-duty industries.
52 Technicians Honored At ASE Annual Meeting
Fifty-two automotive professionals were recognized at the Fall Board of Governors meeting of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).
Bridgestone Creates Auto Training Center for Akron Public Schools Students
Akron Public Schools and Bridgestone Americas, Inc. announced the new Bridgestone Academy of Applied Engineering and Technology, which will bring a Firestone Complete Auto Care (FCAC) center to East Community Learning Center (CLC) in the fall of the 2018-2019 school year.
Lincoln Tech Expands Partnership With Bridgestone Retail Operations To Provide Nationwide Workforce Development
Lincoln Educational Services Corp., a provider of specialized technical training, has expanded its partnership with Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO), building on its current technician training program. The two organizations aim to grow BSRO’s workforce around the country.
