Calling all automotive, diesel, and tech ed instructors! The beginning of the semester marks the perfect time to update shops and dealerships about what’s going on in your classes and share how they can help you out, using WrenchWay School Assist. We are encouraging all instructors with a WrenchWay School Assist account to take 5-10
For the second year in a row, WrenchWay did monthly giveaways to support automotive, diesel, and tech ed programs at high schools across the country. Each month, WrenchWay gives away $1,000 through Shop Talk, the online community for automotive and diesel professionals. Participants earn entries by answering poll questions on Shop Talk, and then the
Many instructors face a lot of hurdles running a successful auto program. These programs are expensive, are being eliminated due to high costs, and often lack understanding and support from school administrators. For these reasons (and more), auto and diesel programs are most impactful when they receive support from surrounding shops and businesses in the
The automotive industry is a crucial part of our world today. Cars are essential for transportation, and advancements in technology are constantly transforming how we design, manufacture, repair, and use them. This industry offers a wide range of career opportunities. The purpose of this article is to help young students decide if a career in
WrenchWay offers some great free resources to help automotive, diesel, and CTE instructors build relationships with and get more support from local shops and dealerships. But, we also have tons of free resources for auto, diesel, and CTE students that instructors can share with their students or use to enhance the classroom experience and better
Every February marks Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, where we celebrate and raise awareness for CTE programs across the country dedicated to preparing students for the workforce. There is a lot that goes into preparing the future of the workforce and it is no easy task. CTE programs play a critical role in educating
As we reflect on 2023, we are so grateful to be a part of such a great industry with such giving supporters. Through the help of our valuable partners, we have been able to give back thousands of dollars to high school automotive, diesel, and CTE programs. WrenchWay provides $1,000 giveaways where we randomly select
The education system in the United States is facing a brutal crisis as schools grapple with a severe shortage of teachers. According to recent studies, 9 in 10 public schools struggled to hire instructors for the current school year. Unfortunately, career and technical education (CTE), automotive, and diesel programs are no exception. According to the
We're looking to close out 2023 strong by helping fulfill 23 School Assist projects to help out local high school and post-secondary automotive and diesel programs. Whether it is donating tools, offering shop tours, speaking to a class, or something else, helping out a local automotive or diesel program is a great way to build
As an auto instructor with over 14 years of experience, Matt Kerhin, Tech Ed Teacher at Hartford Union High School, has a lot of insight into the automotive industry. We were honored to sit down with Matt to talk about his auto program, the trends he sees in the automotive industry, and how the connections
