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Your
Starting
Line
…to a future in automotive
technology. Are you ready to Drive
to Success?
A Highway to Your Future
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Careers in Automotive
Technology are
constantly rising.
According to U.S.
Bureau of Labor
Statistics, automotiverelated occupations are
expected to grow by at
least 10% between
2004 and 2014.
Did you know?
Over 200 million vehicles are on
U.S. highways today.
Wisconsin’s automotive and truck
repair service is the 5th fastest
growing industry in the state.
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We need YOU!
Road Map
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Getting on the Express Way
The Road Leads to
Getting to Work
After High School
Learning Check Point
On the Road to Excellence
Getting on Track
Fast Lane
Driving Instructions
10 Tips for Winning the Race
Learn More
Who’s on Our Team
Reference Pit Crew
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Getting on the Express Way
 While
still in high school take
advantage of what your school may
offer. Talk to a counselor and see if
your school is an AYES
(Automotive Youth Educational
Systems) site or if Skills USA is
offered.
Automotive Youth Educational
Systems
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AYES is a partnership
 AYES partners with
designed to help highparticipating automotive
school students gain
manufacturers, dealers,
hands on experience,
and selected high
explore, and prepare for
schools/tech prep schools
entry level positions in the
across the country. Talk to
automotive technology
your school counselor
fields. Its an innovative
today to find out if your
approach to learning while
school is an AYES site.
in high-school.
Check out the AYES Website to find out more!
Skills USA
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Skills USA, a Career and
Technical Student
Organization (CTSO), is
offered in high-schools &
technical colleges across
the nation. It is designed to
introduce and prepare
students associated in
trade, technical and skilled
service occupations.
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With Skills USA, students
gain valuable information
through out high-school
and even technical
college: You can even
obtain a high-quality job
throughout the automotive
industry including jobs in
modern dealerships.
Check out Skills USA to find out more.
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The Road Leads to…
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A modern dealership is a
total transportation center:
Its more then just selling and
fixing cars. It is comprised
of:
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Sales Department
Service Department
Parts Department
Administration/Clerical
Customer Relations
Management
Finance and Insurance
Department
Automotive Careers
Top 5 Automotive Industry Careers3
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Retail Sales Representative
Sales Manager
Technician
Service Manager
Bus, Truck, and Diesel
Technician
To Find out more information
about Careers available in the
automotives job market visit
Career Voyagers at
www.careervoyages.gov
And the Rewards
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The average dealership has
an annual payroll of $2.3
million with 52 employees.4
Master service technicians
can earn anywhere from
$40,000 to $90,000 per
year, depending on the
market.1
Technical skills required for
transportation service are
transferable to many other
jobs.6
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Getting to Work
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In order to better
prepare yourself for
a career in the
automotive market
some employability
requirements should
be met to ensure
success.
Basic Employability
Requirements
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A high school diploma
Proven math skills
Good reading and
comprehension skills
Ability to get along and
work well with others
Good written and verbal
communication skills
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Ability to follow
directions
 Good interpersonal
skills
 Desire to succeed
 Interest in Autos or
Trucks
 Valid driver’s license
and clean driving record
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After High School…
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In addition to the basic
requirements listed,
technical education and
training will increase the
speed of your success
Technical Education
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Technical education
allows you to obtain
specific skills. With a
degree, diploma, or
certificate you can earn
higher wages!
Technical Education
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You can also gain
valuable hands-on
experience and obtain a
bachelor or masters
degree if you want to
further your education
Did you know?
The largest, fastest growing segment of
the emerging technical workforce involves
careers that do not require a 4-year
degree. At the end of 2005, technical
workers comprised 1/5 of all employment.
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Learning Check Point
Click on the link below to check out
the Wisconsin Technical Colleges
website. Explore college information,
areas of study, cost of attendance,
and so much more!
WiTechColleges.org
Learn and Earn Ideas
Click on the links below to review Wisconsin
Technical College Automotive and Truck Training
programs.
Auto Collision Repair & Refinish Tech.
(One-Year)
Diesel Equipment Technology
Auto Collision Repair & Refinish Tech.
(Two-Year)
Engine Research and Development
Technician
Automotive Maintenance Technician
Motorcycle, Marine, & Outdoor Power
Products
Automotive Technician
Automotive Technology
Civil Eng. Technology Highway Tech.
Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technician
Engine Machining Technician
Outdoor Power Equipment
Technician
Truck Driving
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On the road to excellence
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In addition to technical
college another way to
gain valuable skills and
qualifications is through
Automotive Service
Excellence (ASE)
certification.
ASE Certification
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ASE tests and
certifies automotive
and truck technicians
to ensure they are
skilled and qualified
in their field of
service. ASE offers
certification exams in
the following areas:
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Auto/Light Truck
 Alternate Fuels
 Medium/Heavy Truck
 Parts Specialist
 Collision Repair
 School Bus
 Engine Machinist
 Truck Equipment
 Advanced Series
 Specialty Test
Do you know who’s on the road?
In August 2000, ASE certified
almost 420,000 automotive
service and repair professionals
within the U.S. alone …
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More about Excellence…
To find out more about ASE
visit their website:
The Automotive Service
Excellence Introduction
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Getting on Track
 Making
good career
decisions is all
about you. In order
to start a career
path you must
gather information,
make your career
plans, and follow
through.
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Fast Lane
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is most productive
to start your planning
during your first few
years of high school
(freshman &
sophomore year) as
interests are always
changing and new
opportunities arise.
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Driving Instructions
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are some important steps that
will help your drive for success start
off right.
On your Mark, Get Set, Go!!
On your Mark…Career Awareness
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Create and update a
“career planning folder”
Determine the type of
work and activities you
like to do
Visit individuals related
to and working in your
chosen career path
Take time to focus on
your skills and interests
Identify all post
secondary opportunities
Get Set…Career Exploration
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Talk to teachers,
counselors, and
professionals about
your career interests
Attend career and
college fairs
Conduct independent
career research
Enroll in classes that
relate to your fields of
interest
Obtain part-time jobs
and internships related
to your career path
GO!… Career Preparation
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Create a portfolio that
illustrates your
accomplishments
Explore the Automotive Youth
Educational Systems (AYES)
Join professional
organizations related to your
career path
Take tours of college
campuses
Meet with your guidance
counselor or other education
professionals to help you
prepare a plan for your career
path
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10 Tips for Winning the Race
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Set goals for yourself
Be respectful, courteous, and
considerate at all times
Carry yourself in a confident
manner
Express yourself clearly
and accurately (verbally
and in writing)
No one can do it alone, be
part of the team!
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10.)Stay on top of changes in
Know what your job is
and accomplish all tasks to
the best of your ability.
Work hard and do your very
best no matter what or how
difficult the task is at hand
Begin assignments or do
what needs to be done
without being told or
asked
Strive for excellent
attendance and be punctual
GOOD LUCK!!
the industry
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Learn more about automotive
and transportation careers.
•Education
•Career Counseling
•Scholarships
Career Resources
Printable
… And Quick Stops for Even
More Career Building Info
Where the Opportunities Are Now
ADAMM’s Tech Train Classes
Wis. Auto Dealers Foundation Scholarships
Automotive Youth Educational System
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Who’s on our Team?
www.watda.org
www.watda.org
www.adamm.org
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Career Resource Guide
AAA Wisconsin, Inc.
Ph: 608-836-6555 or
Toll-Free: 800-236-1300 Website:
www.aaawisc.com
Automotive Youth Educational Systems (AYES)
Ph: 248-526-1750
Toll-Free: 888-339-AYES (2937)
Fax: 248-526-1751
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ayes.org
Automotive Dealers Association of Mega
Milwaukee, Inc. (ADAMM)
Ph: 414-359-9000
Fax: 414-359-9439
Website: www.adamm.com
Automotive Management Institute (AMI)
Toll-Free: 800-272-7467 x239
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.amionline.org
Automotive Service Association (ASA)
Ph: 817-283-6205
Toll-Free: 800-272-7467
Fax: 817-685-0225
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.asashop.org
Automotive Warehouse Distributors Assn.
(AWDA)
Ph: 301-654-6664
Fax: 301-654-3299
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.awda.org
Automotive Aftermarket Industry Assn. (AAIA)
Ph: 301-654-6664
Fax: 301-654-3299
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.aftermarket.org
Car Care Council
Ph: 240-333-1088
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.carcarecouncil.org
Carquest Corporation
Ph: 1-800-492-PART (7278)
Website: www.carquest.com
E-automechanics.com
Website: http://eautomechanic.com/links/states/wisconsin/
The Foundation of the Wisconsin Automobile &
Truck Dealers
Ph: 608-251-5577
Fax: 608-251-4379
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.watda.org
Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision
Repair World Headquarters and
Education Foundation
Toll-Free: 800-422-7872
Fax: 800-590-1215
Website: www.i-car.com
International Automotive Technicians' Network
(IATN)
Website: www.iatn.net
National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA)
Ph: 703-821-7000
Toll-Free: 800-252-6232
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.nada.org
National Automotive Technicians Education
Foundation, Inc. (NATEF)
Ph: 703-669-6650
Fax: 703-669-6125
Website: [email protected]
National Institute for Automotive Service
Excellence (ASE)
Ph: 703-669-6600
Toll-Free: 877-ASE-TECH
Website: www.asecert.org
North American Council of Automotive Teachers
(NACAT)
Phone & Fax: 843-556-7068
Email: [email protected]
Northwood Institute
Website: www.northwood.edu
More Career Resource Guide
Snap-on Corporation
Website: www.snapon.com
Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
Ph: 724-776-4970
Toll-Free: 877-606-7323
Fax: 724-776-0790
Website: www.sae.org
Society of Collision Repair Specialists
Toll-Free: 877-841-0660
Fax: 877-851-0660
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.scrs.com
Wisconsin Auto Collision Technicians Association Ltd. (WACTAL)
Ph: 800-366-9472
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.wactal.com
Wisconsin Automotive Aftermarket Association (WAAA)
Ph: 608-240-2065
Toll-Free: 800-856-9282
Fax: 608-240-2069
Website: www.waaa.com
Wisconsin Automotive & Truck Education Association, Inc. (WATEA)
Ph: 715-845-8473
Website: www.watea.org
Wisconsin Technical College System
Madison, WI 53707-7874
Ph: 608-266-1207
Fax: 608-266-1690
Website: www.witechcolleges.com
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Reference Pit Crew
(or – where we learned what we did to create this show)
1. Automotive Youth Educational Systems (AYES)
2. Wisconsin Labor Market Information
3. Career Voyagers
4. National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA)
5. State of Wisconsin Dept. of Transportation
6. 21CUTEP
7. Other Ways to Win by Kenneth C. Gray 2000
8. Norton Music (Intro. Music)
9. Skills USA
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