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Team ASE Podcast

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Frequency: 1 episode/15d. Total Eps: 43

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Team ASE podcast was created for automotive technicians, shop owners, automotive instructors and industry supporters. It's also for those thinking about a career in the automotive industry. The Team ASE podcast talks about the importance and opportunities of STEM careers and technical education, technical information and the value of ASE certification and ASE Education Foundation accreditation to the industry and the consumers we serve.

It takes a team to build the future, and with every bi-monthly episode, the Team ASE podcast will introduce you to those individuals whose passion and dedication make them part of Team ASE. The work they do to support and improve the automotive service industry doesn't just help them make a living, it helps them make a difference! If you want to know more about how we're working to improve the professionalism, technical knowledge and career opportunities for automotive professionals everywhere, the Team ASE podcast is for you!

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Honoring World Class Technicians

Season 3 · Episode 43

Thursday, May 1, 2025 • Duration 13:59

Since its founding in 1972 ASE has developed a unique relationship with their partners in the automotive service industry. In fact, the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence is widely recognized as the standard certification credential for technicians working in the auto, truck, and collision segments. Since 1986. The Auto Care Association has formed a special relationship with Team ASE by partnering to sponsored a special award recognizing ASE-Certified professionals who meet the standards to be recognized as World Class Technician.

The Auto Care Association and ASE work together to honor those who have achieved ASE Certification in 22 Specialty areas encompassing Master Auto, Master Truck, Master Collision, L1 and L2 credentials. More than 2500 technicians have earned World Class status since the partnership was established 39 years ago. In this episode, we talk with Bill Hanvey, the President & CEO of the Auto Care Association about their role in the automotive aftermarket, sponsorship of the World Class Technician program, and the many ways the membership and staff of the Auto Care Association is working to help train and develop today and tomorrow’s automotive professionals.

Hear all about it as we talk with Bill about:

· His road to becoming President & CEO of the Auto Care Association.

· The members and mission of the Auto Care Association.

· The Auto Care/ASE partnership for the World Class Technician recognition.

· How the membership of the Auto Care Association supports CTE education and the ASE Education Foundation.

· The support and training available for CTE instructors nationwide at AAPEX.

· The scholarships available through the Auto Care Association and its members.

· Bill’s advice for those thinking about a career in the automotive industry.

· Learn more about the Auto Care Association World Class Technician recognition on the website at www.autocare.org.

For more information on ASE and automotive careers, visit the website at www.ase.com

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Instructor of the Year

Season 3 · Episode 42

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 • Duration 13:04

Each year, the ASE Education Foundation honors one CTE Instructor who typically goes above and beyond his or her job description to make a difference. Candidates for the ASE Education Foundation Outstanding Instructor of the Year award must be nominated by an administrator such as a principal, program director, dean, department chair or CTE director. In this episode, we talk with Brian Manley, Pathway Lead in Automotive Technology at Cherry Creek Innovation Campus (CCIC), a high school in Centennial, Colorado, who was selected as the 2024 honoree.

The award honors the memory of Byrl Shoemaker. Dr. Shoemaker was the state director of vocational and adult education at the Ohio Department of Education from 1962 to 1982. He was a major contributor to education, including the development of the system of career technical education programs in Ohio and the development of the two-year post high school technician education centers that have grown into the system of community colleges across Ohio. Dr. Shoemaker was also instrumental in the development of VICA (now SkillsUSA) in Ohio as well as nationally and the development of NATEF (now ASE Education Foundation) accreditation, ensuring entry-level automotive repair training programs meet standards set by the automotive service industry at the national level. This lifetime achievement award recognizes extraordinary educators whose dedication to technical education mirrors Dr. Shoemaker's unwavering passion.

Hear all about it as we talk with Brian about:

· His road to becoming the 2024 ASE Education Foundation Instructor of the Year.

· How he found his niche and a talent for vehicle repair.

· How ASE Certification has boosted his self-esteem.

· Why teaching Automotive Technology and Track & Field are his passions.

· Coming full circle by being honored with this award.

· His CTE program at Cherry Creek and the opportunities if offers his students.

· Brian’s advice for those thinking of a career in the automotive industry.

· What his personal research has shown about what employers are looking for in an entry-level technician.

Going the Extra Mile

Season 3 · Episode 41

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 • Duration 10:30

The Team ASE family reflects the broad automotive industry involvement in addressing what is often regarded as the largest challenge facing automotive service and repair—the shortage of qualified entry-level automotive technicians. The ASE Education Foundation is working to ensure that CTE programs have the necessary standards to keep up with rapidly-advancing automotive technology, but it’s the support and involvement of the Team ASE industry partners that make things happen.

One of the most important supporters of Team ASE are the industry associations who work in partnership with the ASE Education Foundation to ensure we have the qualified technical talent needed to fill the technician jobs now and in the future. Some, like the North Texas Automobile Dealers, extend this commitment to include several initiatives ranging from participating with career events to providing technician competitions across the nation. In this episode, we’ll explore some of these ideas in more detail as we talk with Bill Chester, Workforce Development Manager at the North Texas Auto Dealers.

Hear all about it as we talk with Bill about:

· His background in the industry with Mercedes Benz.

· Career Day at the North Texas Auto Expo

· How the North Texas Auto Dealers (NTXDA) works with local CTE programs.

· Encouraging their members to participate in local Advisory Committees to connect with students.

· Making connections for students and industry.

· Advocating for ASE accreditation for CTE programs and ASE Certification for instructors.

· The NTXAD five-week Fast Track program for graduates.

· How they developed the Fast Track curriculum through research and working with their members.

· The NTXAD annual Technician Competition at Texas Motor Speedway.

· How NTXAD members are directly involved in helping to prepare students for jobs in the automotive industry.

Trade Publishers – The Voice of the Industry

Season 3 · Episode 40

Saturday, March 15, 2025 • Duration 10:58

Automotive trade magazines have been part of the industry since 1899. The first one to appear was called Motor Age and it’s still around. I had the honor of being the Editorial Director of Motor Age early in my career, and learned that trade publications are an important resource to keep their readers abreast of the latest news and information, along with advances in technology and legislation that directly impact their daily lives. What some don’t realize is that trade publications are also an important source of technical training to help those same readers stay sharp and make them aware of what they don’t know. Those trade publishers serve as the voice of the industry and are also an important facet of the organizations and individuals who make up Team ASE.

In this episode, we talk with Chris Jones, Editorial Director of the Vehicle Repair Group at Endeavor Business Media. Chris is the latest in a long line of editors charting the direction of the trade magazines Endeavor publishes which cover pretty much all segments of the automotive service and collision repair industries. He shares his insights into how trade publishing has evolved and what it means to the readers he serves.

Hear all about it as we talk with Chris about:

· How the automotive trade magazines serve the industries they cover and supplement the ongoing training necessary for today’s technicians.

· What Endeavor Business Media is and what automotive markets they cover.

· Chris’ direct responsibilities as Editorial Director and how he came to be at Endeavor.

· How publications have changes over the years to use online resources and podcasts to share information.

· The biggest challenges working in the technical arena as an editor.

· How Chris leverages his involvement and industry events to find the most effective and useful content for his magazines.

· The process for finding candidates to fill his Editorial Board.

All About ETL's

Season 3 · Episode 39

Saturday, March 1, 2025 • Duration 15:43

Evaluation Team Leaders or ETL’s are a vital part of the ASE Education Foundation Accreditation process. The final step in that process is the visit by an ETL to evaluate the program for approval of accreditation. But the important role ETL’s play goes far beyond that final inspection, and that role is often misunderstood. In this episode of the Team ASE Podcast, we talk with Marlo Miranda at the ASE Education Foundation, whose job it is to train and support those individuals tasked with helping Career & Technology Education (CTE) programs improve and grow through ASE Accreditation.

Hear all about it as we talk with Marlo about:

· His role at the ASE Education Foundation training and supporting Evaluation Team Leaders.

· Marlo’s background as a Master Technician, business owner and instructor.

· How the ETL’s support schools through the accreditation process by validating the information provided by programs seeking ASE Accreditation.

· The critical pieces of information necessary for the accreditation process.

· The importance of Advisory Committees to the accreditation process.

· The ETL inspection process and observation of the instruction process.

· Who are the ETL’s? What is their typical background and what do they have in common?

· The qualifications necessary to become and ETL.

· The training to become an ETL and where it is available.

· The support an ETL receives from the ASE Education Foundation.

· How ETL’s are assigned.

· Why being an ETL is a valuable tool for professional development.

· Where you can get more information on becoming an ETL.

· The ASE Education Foundation website address is

ATMC – The Training Network

Season 3 · Episode 38

Saturday, February 15, 2025 • Duration 13:04

If your organization provides technical training in the auto, truck or collision industry, the ASE Training Manager’s Council (ATMC) was created for you. Founded in 1984 as the Automotive Training Manager’s Council, their mission as a non-profit organization is dedicated to promoting the advancement of training and professional development within the extended automotive service industry. ATMC is a group of training professionals dedicated to helping advance technical training through networking, collaboration and the adoption of the latest technology.

Each year, the ATMC hosts an annual conference with content specifically aimed at training providers. The 2025 ATMC Annual Conference will be April 22-24 in Peachtree City, Georgia, just south of Atlanta. This networking and training event offers insights into best practices for delivering training and an opportunity to learn about and anticipate emerging trends. In this episode, we talk with Matt Shepanek, ATMC President and Vice President of Credential Testing Programs at ASE, about what members can expect when attending this year’s conference.

Hear all about it as we talk with Matt about:

· What the ASE Training Manager’s Council is and his first encounter with the organization as a training manager at Audi.

· Why he finds it a valuable resource.

· What’s happening at the 2025 ATMC Conference in Atlanta.

· The typical agenda at the conference and what was discussed at the last conference.

· How AI is being used in training development and delivery.

· The latest on augmented and virtual reality in training.

· The rundown on each day’s agenda at the 2025 conference.

· The Aftermarket Round Table at ATMC.

· The Annual Training Benchmark Survey.

· A breakdown of the membership at ATMC.

· The Excellence in Training Awards and how anyone can participate.

A PhD with a Purpose

Season 3 · Episode 37

Saturday, February 1, 2025 • Duration 12:06

Dr. Alex Richards is a PhD with a purpose. As the content developer and Q&A specialist for Electude, Dr. Richards brings his experience as an automotive instructor and Evaluation Team Leader (ETL) to make life easier for CTE program instructors going through the ASE Education Foundation accreditation process. In this episode of the Team ASE podcast, we caught up with Alex at the 2024 ASE Education Foundation Instructor Conference to talk about Electude’s history, their support of the conference as a Gold sponsor and the training he provided while there.

Developed by former CTE instructors, Electude’s e-learning platform reimagines the ways technical students learn and retain information. The learning modules utilize gamification principles and interactive resources, including animations and simulations, to create a discovery-based environment that keeps students engaged throughout their training. With programs in light vehicles, heavy vehicles and systems technologies, Electude offers a highly adaptable platform that performs equally well in the classroom, in the shop, or at home.

Hear all about it as we talk with Alex about:

· His background and experience as an automotive instructor and technician.

· How his first automotive instructor instilled a love for the industry.

· Finding his purpose while training as a technician.

· Why teaching was his next logical step.

· How he found Electude and the Automotive Instructors Technical Network (AITN)

· His role as a product manager at Electude.

· How Electude was founded by two automotive instructors.

· The interactive educational products Electude offers.

· The training Alex presented at the ASE Education Foundation Instructor Conference.

· How Electude helps streamline the accreditation process.

· Placing a value on teacher time.

Free Money

Season 3 · Episode 36

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 • Duration 14:51

Each year, millions of dollars are available to help students cover the cost of education. Sadly, millions of dollars are also left on the table for lack of students applying for what amounts to free money. For those interested in a career as an automotive technician, there are several scholarships which not only help cover tuition, they can also provide the tools necessary to get started. But along with the tools and training, CTE students also need mentorship from other professionals to get them heading in the right direction for success. In this episode, we’ll talk with two individuals who are making a difference in the lives of aspiring automotive professionals by providing all of the above.

Steve Johnson, a popular and successful motorcycle drag racer, started the B.A.T.- Man (or Woman) scholarship in 2023. This Be A Technician scholarship awards tools and what Steve calls free money to students in CTE programs across the country. Before making the scholarship award, Steve gives a presentation entitled “Marketing Your Brand After the Diploma” to all students in the CTE programs he visits to encourage students to identify their passions and seek out the resources to build a career path around doing what they love, similar to what Steve has done in his racing career.

April Lausch is the manager of Faulkner Collision in Lancaster, PA who shares the value of getting involved with your local CTE program to find the technical talent that is necessary for success. She also has a mentoring program for several local students looking for a career in collision repair that has already produced what April calls “rock stars” for Faulkner.

Hear all about it as we talk with April and Steve about:

· Thinking outside the box to engage students for the industry.

· How April found and used the scholarship opportunities available to help two students working in her shop.

· Why scholarships are Free Money.

· Steve’s background in NHRA Racing and how he uses it to reach out educators and promote the scholarships available.

· What the Be A Technician scholarship is and how it works.

The Right Tools for the Job

Season 3 · Episode 35

Wednesday, January 1, 2025 • Duration 13:27

Just as today’s automotive technicians need to keep updating their toolbox to diagnose and repair the latest technology, so too do those with the responsibility of training tomorrow’s automotive specialists need to continuously evaluate the classroom tools they use. Fortunately, there are members of Team ASE who work to supply those resources CTE instructors must have to keep up with a constantly-evolving learning environment. In this episode, we talk with David Giles, EV Educational Product Specialist at Consulab, an organization that partners with recognized leaders in the industry to ensure today’s students have access to the best educational tools available.

But it’s not just equipment, Consulab supports CTE educators across the nation and each year offers training on the latest EV technology at the ASE Education Foundation Instructor’s conference. Dave is one of those trainers who shares his knowledge and experience to help instructors keep abreast of the latest technology, while offering some important tips on engaging students and building excitement for an automotive career.

Hear all about it as we talk with Dave about:

· His background in product development and his work as an instructor at a community college teaching alternate fuel technology.

· How he specializes in electric vehicles.

· What Consulab is and the products it provides to help automotive instructors.

· The focus on safety in EV instruction.

· How best to incorporate EV technology into existing training programs.

· The training Consulab provided at the Instructor Conference.

· The value of interactive training experiences.

· From actual vehicle to training aid and how it improves the training process.

· Why thermal management is a big factor in EV training.

· Dave’s tips for getting students excited about an automotive career.

What’s New at ASE

Season 2 · Episode 34

Sunday, December 15, 2024 • Duration 24:10

One year ago, the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) underwent a leadership change as Dave Johnson became the new President and CEO of the organization. In fact, the first Team ASE Podcast interview was with Dave and we ended with a promise to check in with him from time to time to talk about some of the changes that always come with new leadership. In this extended episode, we kept that promise and caught up with Dave to get his feedback as his first year draws to a close and to talk about some of the changes that happened in 2024 and what’s new at ASE for 2025. As you’ll learn, Dave’s had a busy year!

Hear all about it as we talk with Dave about:

· The vision of ASE and its contribution to credibility, trust and competence through excellence.

· The technician shortage and ASE’s role in addressing this need.

· How it all starts with the consumer.

· Investing in advertising to promote the ASE brand to consumers and the industry.

· The role of the ASE Education Foundation in accrediting career & technical education programs.

· Providing the G1 Maintenance & Light Repair to automotive students as an entry-level professional credential.

· The new partnership with WrenchWay to attract new talent.

· Connecting schools and students with local employers.

· Adding the G1 automatically to those holding Master Technician status.

· Improvements in ASE test availability through the new Pro Proctor program.

· ASE Testing in the comfort of your own home.

· Improvements in testing convenience and availability.

· The encouragement for continuous learning by ASE certified professionals.

· The new chat feature for customer service.

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