In Minnesota, a high school automotive instructor and a post-secondary collision instructor— just 30-minutes apart—had never crossed paths. That changed when School Assist by WrenchWay & ASE brought them together. What began as a simple online connection quickly turned into an engaging, hands-on classroom visit that energized students exploring collision careers. This collaboration highlights the
For years, our industry has struggled with one simple but critical challenge: there’s no single, reliable way to find and connect with every automotive, diesel, and collision program across the country. Information is scattered, outdated, and often impossible to verify—making it harder for shops and schools to work together. At WrenchWay, we’ve been working to
At the start of the year, School Assist kicked off with a huge bang—launching partnerships with ASE, Volvo, Ford, and Audi to expand our reach and impact. School Assist makes it easier for shops and dealerships to connect with local schools and help grow the next generation of technicians. Schools post requests for what they
With the growing technician shortage, WrenchWay and ASE have teamed up to bridge the gap between schools in need of resources and shops or dealerships eager to support the next generation of automotive and diesel technicians. In this video, several schools share their experiences with School Assist by WrenchWay & ASE, highlighting the value this
The automotive and diesel industries offer a wealth of exciting career opportunities, from manufacturing and sales to maintenance and repair. With such a wide range of roles available, students have the potential to build long, rewarding careers in these dynamic fields. Unfortunately, many junior high and senior high schools lack the resources to have dedicated
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
