Schedule

We’re bringing industry professionals & educators together to have facilitated discussions around:

Educational Climate: Dive into the opportunities and challenges impacting both secondary and post-secondary levels, such as finances, curriculum, program length, accreditation, equipment, job placement, and industry partnerships.

Industry Employment: Explore the current state of employment in the automotive service industry, focusing on personnel needs, required qualifications, compensation, benefits, and future growth projections. The session aims to provide educators with insights into industry challenges and workforce demands.

Increasing Your Circle of Influence: This discussion will focus on how educators can leverage their positions to shape the automotive industry by increasing their circle of influence. We will also explore how to effectively utilize advisory committees and talk about gaining support from local and corporate partners.

The Automotive Partner Workshops will feature local and national industry partners, automotive publishers, and training equipment providers showcasing their latest products and services. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with industry educational partners and visit breakout rooms where they can see live demonstrations and learn how these tools and resources can be effectively utilized in classrooms and shops.

Presented by Ryan Krause

Fuel Workshop: Gas/Ethanol & Diesel/Biodiesel

Presented by Hoon Ge

Vehicles, equipment and the fuels that power them have changed in recent years. This workshop provides an overview of petroleum fuels, oil demand, and the fuel refining process; history of gasoline and diesel fuels and recent changes; characteristics of biofuels (biodiesel, renewable diesel and ethanol) and compatibility with vehicles and equipment; fuel specifications and quality; identifying and troubleshooting common fuel issues; fuel storage and handling best practices; and Q&A.

Teaching EV Safety
Presented by Al Santini

This session will examine a typical EV high voltage system and the interlock loop used to control the HV. It will be a hands on session using Consulab's EV-400 High Voltage safety trainer. The EV-400 runs on 400 Volts, so we will use PPE. Additionally you will use an insulation megaohm meter for diagnostics. A hand out will be provided and the presentation will be power point based.

Introducing PWM And Frequency to Your Students
Presented by Jim Wilson

Join ATech Training for an exciting hands-on exploration of pulse width modulation and frequency. Discover teaching strategies and new learning opportunities utilizing ATech’s latest electrical diagnostic training equipment. Together we will explore the principles and applications of pulse width modulation and frequency controls found in today’s automotive systems.

Advanced Safety Systems and Hybrid technology
Presented by Steve Edmunds and James Anderson

We will be covering Advance Safety systems and Hybrid drive systems.

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Milliohm Meters Testing and Diagnosis
Presented by Rick Engman and Austin Nord

Presenting the use and benefits of using a Milliohm meter in today's automotive industry.

Revolutionizing Automotive Education: Integrating AI and Immersive Technology in the Classroom

Presented by Matt Boudinot and David Anderson

Explore the future of automotive repair education with AI and immersive technology. Enhance student engagement, improve diagnostic skills, and provide hands-on learning. Discover practical applications like AI-driven course tools and AR/VR platforms. Join us to see how these technologies transform teaching and prepare the next generation of automotive professionals for a rapidly evolving industry.