ASE Certifications

09/01/2026

6,000 new technicians. Four years. One national push. Backed by the largest workforce grant the U.S. Department of Labor has ever awarded in the transportation service industry, the ASE Education Foundation is building registered apprenticeships that put people to work as auto, collision, and truck service technicians—earning while they learn.

What's next and how can you stay informed? Fill out the form at the bottom of this page to join the mailing list to stay in the know!
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. ASE Certifications

09/01/2026

ASE Connects Hosts Weekly “Beyond the Wrench” Podcast

Jay Goninen, vice president of industry advancement at the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), is hosting a weekly podcast entitled “Beyond the Wrench.” The podcast's mission is to promote and improve careers in the automotive, diesel and collision industries.

Listen weekly here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDDPXAbefOTa5_2o13phj_g

09/01/2026

08/31/2026

Are EV's less maintenance? Read more to find out.

EVs are often described as requiring little to no maintenance. But is that really the case?

While EVs eliminate some traditional maintenance services, they still require tires, brakes, suspension work, fluid services, inspections and, increasingly, advanced diagnostics.

For independent repair shops, EVs represent both a challenge and an opportunity. The vehicles are already entering service bays, and shops need to be prepared to work on them.

What does EV maintenance really look like for the independent shop?

Read the full story and tell us what you're seeing in your shop.

https://www.vehicleservicepros.com/service-repair/diagnostics-and-drivability/blog/55398942/ev-maintenance-in-the-independent-shop

Are EVs becoming a regular part of your shop's workload? What has been the biggest challenge so far?

08/31/2026

ASE Certifications President Dave Johnson shared a letter to industry professionals about the decision by several manufacturers to establish formal ASE certification equivalencies in their own training programs. He says the effects of the decision on technicians are immediate and meaningful.
Click the link in the comments to read the letter.

08/28/2026

The ASE Certifications A-Series exams are the foundation of a strong automotive career—and the right test prep makes all the difference. 📚🔧

Get ready for your A1-A9 Car & Light Truck certification exams with Motor Age Training, the Officially Licensed ASE Test Prep Provider.

Our ASE A1-A9 study guides are designed to help technicians master core automotive systems with confidence. Our comprehensive training resources are built to match how technicians actually learn, with flexible formats for every learning style.

ASE Car & Light Truck Study Guides:
📕 A1
📕 A2
📕 A3 & Axles
📕 A4 &
📕 A5
📕 A6 &
📕 A7 & A/C
📕 A8
📕 A9 Light Vehicle

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08/27/2026

World Class: Rogell Hamilton: Model Cars to Master UNILAD Tech

Hamilton's career was inspired by early garage work and building model cars, which led to teaching roles and recognition in the industry.

Read Rogell Hamilton's Spotlight here: https://www.vehicleservicepros.com/world-class-wednesday/article/55395137/national-institute-for-automotive-service-excellence-ase-world-class-wednesday-rogell-hamilton-model-cars-to-master-tech?utm_source=MA+ASE+Certified+Tech+Edge&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CPS260811118&o_eid=5351H9402278D5J&rdx.ident[pull]=omeda|5351H9402278D5J&oly_enc_id=5351H9402278D5J

Hamilton's career was inspired by early garage work and building model cars, which led to teaching roles and recognition in the industry.

08/24/2026

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08/21/2026

Congratulations on all of your hard work and success!