ASE Connects

08/21/2026

What do technicians actually want from shops?

We pulled the top stats from our 2026 Voice of Technician Report into one shareable infographic you don’t want to miss!

View infographic: https://wrenchway.com/blog/2026-voice-of-technician-report-what-the-industry-needs-to-know/

08/20/2026

Free webinar for instructors & administrators!

Learn how to use ASE Connects to build local partnerships—shop tours, classroom visits, internships, job shadows, advisory committee members, equipment donations, and more. Whether you're already on the platform or just hearing about it, this one's for you.

Plus: a first look at Student Profiles, the newest ASE Connects feature launching this fall.

Free to attend. Save your seat: https://wrenchway.com/events/back-to-school-with-ase-connects-building-effective-industry-partnerships/

08/19/2026

A $25 million grant is here for the industry. Now what?

Michael Coley of the ASE Education Foundation shares an update on the largest grant the Department of Labor has ever awarded the transportation industry, and what shops, dealerships, and more should be doing to get ready. 🔧

Listen to the full episode now: https://wrenchway.com/blog/inside-ases-25-million-registered-apprenticeship-grant/

ASE Certifications

08/18/2026

Free ASE Connects membership for shops and dealers through 12/31/26!

Not enough technicians? Guessing on pay and benefits? Disconnected from local schools?

ASE Connects was built to fix all three: direct connections to students, real industry pay benchmarks instead of guesswork, and the tools to actually build relationships with local schools and students.

To unlock the full benefits of membership, start your free trial and complete the anonymous pay and benefits survey in just 10-15 minutes.

Get started: https://wrenchway.com/solutions/shops/ -connects-signup

08/17/2026

Quick one for instructors and administrators: the ASE Connects Back-to-School Form takes about 5-10 minutes and does double duty:

1. It updates shops and dealers on what your program needs this year (tools, guest speakers, shop tours, advisory committee members), AND
2. Enters your school to win a Snap-on Tools cart and tool set ($11,165 value) or one of three $250 Snap-on gift cards.

The deadline is October 2.

Learn more and enter to win: https://wrenchway.com/blog/ase-connects-back-to-school-giveaway-win-tools-and-prizes-from-snap-on/

08/14/2026

SEMA just announced its 2026 Scholarship and Loan Forgiveness Award winners: dozens of students studying automotive technology, mechanical engineering, motorsports, and related fields at schools across the country.

These are the future techs, engineers, and shop owners who'll be running this industry in the years ahead.

Congrats to all the winners! The SEMA Show SEMA Association

The program awarded $100,000 to students and recent graduates pursuing careers in the automotive industry.

08/13/2026

Flat rate? Hourly? How does your shop actually pay you? Answer anonymously on Shop Talk and get entered to win $1,000: https://wrenchway.com/shoptalk/956wi9

08/12/2026

Joe Toscano just changed how you'll think about your next Google search 🤯 This clip is just a taste! The full conversation gets into:

⚫ How Service Stories, an AI platform he built, turns everyday repair orders into ready-to-publish content for shops
⚫ Why voice and AI search are changing how customers find shops
⚫ How much impact your shop's Google Business Profile has compared to your website

Listen to the full episode now: https://wrenchway.com/blog/turning-repair-orders-into-content-with-ai/

08/11/2026

ASE Connects is building the industry's most accurate pay and benefits dataset. Contribute your shop's data and get free membership through 12/31/26.

What you get with a free ASE Connects membership:
- Student Profiles: Message students actively looking for shop tours, job shadows, and part-time or full-time roles. (Coming this fall)
- School Assist: Connect directly with local schools and instructors shaping your future technicians, and help them build their programs.
- Industry Data Exchange: Real-time, anonymous pay and labor rate data—see how you stack up locally and nationally.
- Members-Only Content & Events: Webinars, guides, and templates to help you lead, retain, and grow your team.

Get started: https://wrenchway.com/solutions/shops/ -connects-signup

08/10/2026

🚨 Calling all instructors! 🚨

ASE Connects is kicking off the school year with $11,000+ in Snap-on Tools and prizes for your auto, diesel, collision, or related program.

🏆 Grand Prize: Snap-on cart + tools ($11k+)
🎁 (3) $250 Snap-on gift cards

All it takes is completing the free Back-to-School Form on ASE Connects by 10/2.

Learn more and enter now:

Instructors: enter ASE Connects' Back-to-School Giveaway for a chance to win Snap-on tools and prizes. Complete the form by Oct 2, 2026.