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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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10/06/2026

Think you know it? Answer correctly on Shop Talk and grab 4 entries into our $1,000 Monthly Giveaway: $500 for you + $500 to the high school of your choice.

Answer Now on Shop Talk: https://aseconnects.com/shoptalk/jab3ra

10/05/2026

We've extended the ASE Connects Back-to-School Giveaway through Friday, October 9. If you teach automotive, diesel, collision, or tech ed at the high school or post-secondary level, or you're a school administrator, this one's for you.

Four schools will win:
- Grand prize: Snap-on cart and tool set valued at over $11,000
- Three $250 Snap-on gift cards

To enter, create a free ASE Connects account and complete the Back-to-School form (about 5–10 minutes).

Create an account and get started here: https://aseconnects.com/solutions/schools/

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10/05/2026

Today we're officially introducing Student Profiles on ASE Connects, a new way for students interested in automotive, diesel, or collision careers to connect with local shops and dealerships for industry experiences that can help move their careers forward.

How can you get involved?

🎓 Students: Build a free profile, show off your skills and goals, and get discovered by local shops for tours, job shadows, apprenticeships, and jobs. Bonus, your profile even turns into a resume you can download and share.

📚 Instructors: Encourage your students to create and publish their profiles to find work-based learning opportunities.

🔧 Shops & dealerships: Find local students who are ready to learn and reach out directly, right from your ASE Connects account.

Get the full story below.

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Student Profiles help students interested in auto or diesel careers connect with local shops and dealerships for industry experience.

10/02/2026

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10/01/2026

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

The Quarterly Service Snapshot answers questions like these using real data from real shops, no guessing. It covers labor rates, revenue growth, appointment lead times, and technician demand.

It's open now through October 15, and it's open to every shop, not just ASE Connects users. It takes about 2 minutes, and you'll 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 complete it under Industry Data Exchange. https://myshop.aseconnects.com/sign_in

09/30/2026

From moon-landing toggle switches to 100+ computers in one car.

Jerry "G" Truglia, Director of Dorman Training, has seen 50+ years of vehicle technology change. His advice to young techs: you can't skip the basics, and you never stop learning.

Recorded live at the 2026 Christian Brothers Automotive Mastering the Difference Conference with host Jay Goninen and co-hosts Cameron Giddings (CBA) and George Arrants (ASE Education Foundation).

Like what you hear? The full episode also features Pete Candelaria, Master Technician at CBA, and Caleb DeGarmo, Service Manager at CBA Gallatin, TN.

🎧 Listen now: https://aseconnects.com/blog/christian-brothers-automotive-growing-the-next-generation-of-technicians-leaders/