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10/19/2026

Getting involved with a local auto or diesel program doesn’t have to mean a big commitment. Sometimes it’s a shop tour, a guest speaker or a few donated tools.

This Thursday, Oct. 22 at 2pm ET / 1pm CT, we’ll walk through what instructors are asking for right now, how to find programs in your area, and how our new Student Profiles make it easier to connect with students looking for experience.

Can’t attend live? Register and we’ll send you the recording.
https://aseconnects.com/events/support-industry-reach-future-technicians-on-ase-connects/

10/16/2026

Students: Ready to get some industry experience?

Create your FREE Student Profile on ASE Connects and let shops and dealerships know what you're looking for:
- Shop tours
- Job shadows
- Apprenticeships
- Part-time jobs
- Full-time careers

Add your school, skills, interests, and goals, and we'll even turn your profile into a resume for you.

Get your foot in the door before you graduate! Create your free Student Profile now: https://aseconnects.com/student-profiles/

10/15/2026

Instructors are asking for help, and your shop can be the one that answers.

Join us Oct. 22 at 2pm ET / 1pm CT for a free webinar on ASE Connects.

We'll cover:
- New requests from automotive, diesel, and tech programs near you
- Simple ways your shop or dealership can get involved
- Our NEW Student Profiles, a direct line to students looking for experience

Register Now: https://aseconnects.com/events/support-industry-reach-future-technicians-on-ase-connects/

10/15/2026

⏰ Last call! The Quarterly Service Snapshot closes TONIGHT. Two minutes now gets you real labor rates, lead times, and tech demand data from shops like yours. Don't be the shop guessing next quarter.

The Quarterly Service Snapshot closes THIS WEEK on Thursday, October 15.

What's the average labor rate in your area right now? How far out are shops booking appointments?

The Quarterly Service Snapshot answers those questions with real data from real shops. No guessing. It covers labor rates, revenue growth, appointment lead times, and technician demand.

✅ Open to EVERY shop, not just ASE Connects members
⏱️ Takes about 2 minutes
📊 Get the full report once it closes

Not an ASE Connects customer? Participate here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TL5NX27

ASE Connects customers: Log in and find it under Industry Data Exchange: https://myshop.aseconnects.com/sign_in

10/14/2026

In this clip, Brandon Steckler shares why he loves what he does!

Live from the 2026 Christian Brothers Automotive Mastering the Difference Conference, Jay Goninen is joined by co-hosts Cameron Giddings (CBA) and George Arrants (ASE Education Foundation), with guests:

🎙️ Brandon Steckler, SWAT Training and Diagnostics
🎙️ Dan Aldrich, CBA

Like this clip? Watch the full episode: https://aseconnects.com/blog/christian-brothers-automotive-building-better-techs-a-better-industry/

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10/13/2026

This week’s question is all about automatic transmission diagnosis, and it’s a good one.

Think you've got it? Head to Shop Talk to answer. Get it right, and you'll earn 4 entries into this month's $1,000 giveaway ($500 for you + $500 donated to a high school of your choice).

👉 https://aseconnects.com/shoptalk/mmq4xc

10/12/2026

The Quarterly Service Snapshot closes THIS WEEK on Thursday, October 15.

What's the average labor rate in your area right now? How far out are shops booking appointments?

The Quarterly Service Snapshot answers those questions with real data from real shops. No guessing. It covers labor rates, revenue growth, appointment lead times, and technician demand.

✅ Open to EVERY shop, not just ASE Connects members
⏱️ Takes about 2 minutes
📊 Get the full report once it closes

Not an ASE Connects customer? Participate here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TL5NX27

ASE Connects customers: Log in and find it under Industry Data Exchange: https://myshop.aseconnects.com/sign_in

10/09/2026

Shop owners and service managers: if growing your own technicians is on your 2027 plan, keep an eye on this.

The ASE Education Foundation's $25 million Pay-for-Performance Apprenticeship Program, funded by the U.S. Department of Labor, is designed to help shops build their technician pipeline through apprenticeships. We'll share more details, including how to get started, soon!

Want to be first to know? Fill out the form and join the mailing list: https://www.aseeducationfoundation.org/apprenticeship/

*The total cost of the ASE Education Foundation Pay-for-Performance Apprenticeship Program is $25,000,000. $25,000,000 (100%) is funded through a U.S. Department of Labor – Employment and Training Administration grant.

10/08/2026

Student Profiles are live on ASE Connects, and membership is FREE for shops and dealerships through 2026.

With Student Profiles now live on ASE Connects, shops and dealerships can discover local students interested in automotive, diesel, and collision careers, see the experiences they're looking for, and reach out directly.

ASE Connects membership is free through December 31, 2026, with no credit card required. Members get access to Student Profiles, plus:

• School Assist to build relationships with local programs
• Industry Data Exchange to see real data on technician pay, benefits, and service metrics
• Members-only content and events

Sign up for the free trial: https://aseconnects.com/solutions/shops/

10/07/2026

No dumb questions, except the one you didn't ask.

Greg Lee, Master Tech at Christian Brothers Automotive, tells every new tech the same thing: whatever he's doing, he'll stop and help. That's how you build a shop where young techs actually stick around.

This episode of Beyond the Wrench was recorded live at the 2026 CBA Mastering the Difference Conference. Host Jay Goninen and co-hosts Cameron Giddings (CBA) and George Arrants (ASE Education Foundation) also sit down with:

• Leah VanWinkle, Service Manager at CBA Knoxville, on managing big technician personalities and protecting shop culture

• Andrew Fischer, industry trainer, on wrenching full time and teaching from his own mistakes

🎧 Listen to the full Beyond the Wrench episode: https://aseconnects.com/blog/christian-brothers-automotive-mentorship-management-training/

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