CATEA - California Automotive Technical Education Alliance

09/30/2026

09/22/2026

Meet our 2026 CATEA Conference Keynote Speaker: Aleck Brownstein!

We’re excited to welcome Aleck Brownstein, President of Wolfsburg West, as our featured keynote speaker at the 2026 CATEA Conference, October 9–10.

With 25 years of cross-functional executive experience spanning global OEMs and heritage manufacturing, Aleck brings a unique perspective on the automotive industry—from commercial growth and supply chain precision to the passion that continues to drive classic vehicle restoration.

Join Aleck and automotive educators, industry professionals, employers, and partners for two days focused on Shifting Gears: Preparing for the Next Era of Automotive.

There’s still time to register. Come be part of the conversations, connections, and ideas shaping what’s next for automotive.

Register today for the 2026 CATEA Conference! https://www.caautotechalliance.org/event

09/04/2026

Everyone in the automotive industry is chasing the same problems: recruiting the next generation of technicians, keeping good people once you've trained them, and staying ahead of fast-changing vehicle technology. CATEA is the conference where educators, dealers, independent shops, and more show up to work on them together.

Join CATEA26. Two days. One mission.

Register now at www.caautotechalliance.org

09/03/2026

Good news — we've extended our hotel group rate! Book by September 11 to lock in $199/night at the Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Oceanside, just minutes walk from Frontwave Arena.

Book your room today: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1785447390416&key=GRP&app=resvlink&_branch_match_id=1511438747897032209

09/02/2026

𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Dr. Kreysa moderates this panel on taking a look at how to recruit and retain the next generation of automotive talent.
𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀: practical strategies from a dealer and shop owner already doing it well.
𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀: tools to keep students engaged in the industry.
𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀: ways to strengthen retention across your program and staff.

Sponsored by California New Car Dealers Association Foundation

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟵–𝟭𝟬 𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲. See the full schedule and register: www.caautotechalliance.org

08/31/2026

Labor Day Sale is Live: Save $100 on CATEA26!

Use code LABOR100 to bring registration down to $199 (from $299) — but don't wait, this deal ends Monday, September 7 (Labor Day).

Register now: https://www.caautotechalliance.org/

08/26/2026

Hotel Block Closing Soon for CATEA!

If you're joining us for CATEA (California Automotive Technical Education Alliance) on October 9–10 in Oceanside, now's the time to book your hotel room. We've secured a group rate of $199/night at the Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Oceanside, just a few minutes' walk from Frontwave Arena.

The group rate is available through September 4, 2026, and rooms are limited.

Reserve your room now: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1785447390416&key=GRP&app=resvlink&_branch_match_id=1511438747897032209&_

Looking forward to seeing educators, administrators, and industry partners from across California at this year's conference!

07/14/2026

⏰ Don't wait—Early Bird pricing ends July 31!

There's still time to save $100 on your registration for CATEA 2026.

🎟️ Early Bird: $199 (through July 31)
🎟️ Standard: $299 (starting August 1)

Join us for two exciting days as educators, industry leaders, technicians, students, and partners come together to explore the future of automotive education under this year's theme:

🚗 Shifting Gears: Preparing for the Next Era of Automotive

From inspiring keynote speakers and industry discussions at Frontwave Arena to hands-on workshops at Palomar College, CATEA 2026 is designed to connect education and industry like never before.

Register now, lock in your savings, and we'll see you in October!

📍 Oceanside & San Marcos, California
🔗 www.caautotechalliance.org

07/06/2026

📍We’re hiring Automotive Program Representatives in Santa Ana! Plus a number of other openings throughout the Southern California area.

Apply online through the link below or share this post to spread the word.

Learn more: www.bar.ca.gov/careers

07/04/2026

❤️🤍💙 Happy 250th Independence Day from all of us at CATEA!

This Independence Day, we're celebrating 250 years of American innovation—and looking ahead to the future of automotive education.

As our industry continues Shifting Gears: Preparing for the Next Era of Automotive, we hope you'll join us this October. Don't forget to lock in 🦅 Early Bird pricing before it's gone!

Have a safe and happy Fourth of July! 🎆