AAA Auto Skills Update

  2008
  October 1 – December 10
  Instructors submit applications

  December 10
  APPLICATION DEADLINE

  2009
  February
  State Qualifying Exams

  Mid-April to Mid-May
  State Finals

  June 14-16
  2009 National Finals
  Dearborn, Michigan

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Student Auto Skills Update

Greetings from AAA and welcome to the new AAA Student Auto Skills Update! First off, I would like to personally thank you for your continued support of the Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills competition. As part of AAA’s commitment to automotive excellence, we have been a proud sponsor of the Auto Skills program for 25 years. We know that, without instructors like you, none of it would be possible.

We recognize the hard work that you put into teaching your students and helping them to compete in the Auto Skills program. For that reason we have created this newsletter in order to provide you with a convenient resource for the information you need. In it you will find competition information/deadlines, news and research, and questions/comments from instructors in the automotive industry.

If you have ideas or concerns about the Auto Skills program, please let us know by contacting John Morse, manager, Student Auto Skills, (407) 444-7762. One of the goals of this newsletter is to share information that we receive from instructors like you. On behalf of our 51 million members and more than 8,000 Approved Auto Repair shops, thank you for making a difference!

MLD

Marshall L. Doney, Vice President
AAA Automotive

2009 State Competition Registration
It's Not Too Late!

The registration deadline is fast approaching for the 2009 Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills State Qualifying Exams. Applications are due December 10, 2008. Access the application materials at AutoSkills.com.

In 2008, there were over $7 million awarded in scholarship opportunities for automotive technology students. For 2009, there is no limit to the number of students that can take the exam. Sponsors have graciously provided several automotive diagnostic and hand tools for students taking the exam. One of the exam questions will be the qualifier. If correctly answered, the student's name will be submitted for a drawing to win the tools.

For more information, contact Marshall Townsend, technical coordinator,
(407) 444-8378.

We Want to Hear From You!
Automotive Instructor Survey from AAA

Instructors are always grading their students. Now is your chance to give AAA a grade. Let us know if we are performing up to your expectations. Please take a few minutes and briefly complete this Automotive Instructor Survey from AAA. To access the online survey, click here...

2008 National Finals Competition Recap
Wisconsin Team Takes Home a Victory

To learn more about this year's competition and how you and your students can be a part of the 2009 Ford/AAA Auto Skills state and national finals, click here...

Student Success Stories
Calling All Auto Skills Alumni

Know any students that you trained that competed in the state or national finals and went on to a successful automotive technology career? We want to hear from you! Read more...

Communication Skills for Future Technicians
Customer Service Can Make or Break Future Business

As an automotive professional, you know it takes more than technical knowledge and skills to be successful in an automotive service career. Developing your students' technical knowledge and skills is a significant challenge. To learn more about the importance of effective communication skills, click here....

Glad You Asked

Q. What is the AAA Approved Auto Repair program?

A. AAA has the largest independently certified repair network in North America. AAA Approved Auto Repair Shops are not only great places to get your car fixed, they are also great employers of quality automotive technicians.
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Sandi Lord, E-newsletter Editor

Jack Coleman, Director
AAA Automotive and Driver Programs

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