NC3 and ASE Education Foundation

The National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3), the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), and the ASE Education Foundation are proud to announce a new collaboration aimed at enhancing and growing automotive technical education with secondary and post-secondary institutions across the United States. This partnership will strengthen our collective efforts to meet current industry needs in the transportation service sector.

Through this initiative, NC3 and the ASE Education Foundation will support high schools and community/technical colleges by ensuring that all automotive and diesel programs have the opportunity to obtain ASE program accreditation and embed industry-recognized certifications into their curriculum. ASE and NC3 will work together to promote certification standards and advance instructor professional development and training. We believe this will lead to improved education technology and elevate the image of technical education and skilled trades.

“Our partnership with ASE Education Foundation underscores NC3’s commitment to bridging the gap between education and industry,” said Roger Tadajewski, NC3 Executive Director. “Together, we are empowering students to obtain ASE and NC3 and competency-based training and credentials that employers value, helping to build a stronger, more skilled workforce.”

“We’re excited to collaborate with NC3 to elevate the conversation and take action on the technician shortage,” said Dave Johnson, President and CEO of the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). “We value NC3’s commitment to preparing the next generation of automotive service professionals and look forward to working together to support and retain skilled talent in the industry.”

The ASE Education Foundation plays a crucial role in advancing automotive service excellence and developing a skilled workforce, while attracting future generations to careers in the automotive industry. NC3 was established to build strong industry partnerships with educational institutions to develop, implement, and sustain industry-recognized, stackable certifications with strong validation and assessment standards. NC3 is a network of education providers and corporations that supports, advances, and validates new and emerging technology skills.

Source: NC3 and ASE Education Foundation

About NC3

NC3 was established to help build a workforce prepared to meet the needs of today’s and tomorrow’s industries. Connecting employers and educational institutions in synergistic partnerships that foster effective training. Elevation of skilled careers, and employment opportunities. NC3 builds deep industry-educational partnerships and develops, implements and sustains industry-recognized portable certifications and digital badges built on national skills standards. We envision an industrial labor market where all workers have jobs they need to thrive and all companies have well-trained employees they need to operate and grow. Learn more at www.nc3.net.

About the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is a driving force in the transportation industry. ASE upholds and promotes high standards of service and repair. Through the assessment, certification and credentialing of current and future industry professionals. The prestigious ASE Blue Seal logo identifies professionals who possess the essential knowledge and skills to perform with excellence. Today, there are more than 200,000 ASE Certified professionals. At dealerships, independent shops, collision repair shops, auto parts stores, fleets, schools and colleges throughout the country. For more information about ASE, visit www.ase.com.

About the ASE Education Foundation

The ASE Education Foundation works with nearly 2,000 automotive technology training programs and over 100,000 students nationally. To provide the transportation industry a viable workforce through standards and credentials for institutions, organizations and individuals. The Foundation also offers career development and workplace exposure by creating relationships and partnerships with employers. For more information, visit www.ASEeducationFoundation.org.

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