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Team ASE Podcast
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Team ASE podcast was created for automotive technicians, shop owners, automotive instructors and industry supporters. It's also for those thinking about a career in the automotive industry. The Team ASE podcast talks about the importance and opportunities of STEM careers and technical education, technical information and the value of ASE certification and ASE Education Foundation accreditation to the industry and the consumers we serve.
It takes a team to build the future, and with every bi-monthly episode, the Team ASE podcast will introduce you to those individuals whose passion and dedication make them part of Team ASE. The work they do to support and improve the automotive service industry doesn't just help them make a living, it helps them make a difference! If you want to know more about how we're working to improve the professionalism, technical knowledge and career opportunities for automotive professionals everywhere, the Team ASE podcast is for you!
Team ASE Podcast
ATMC – The Training Network
If your organization provides technical training in the auto, truck or collision industry, the ASE Training Manager’s Council (ATMC) was created for you. Founded in 1984 as the Automotive Training Manager’s Council, their mission as a non-profit organization is dedicated to promoting the advancement of training and professional development within the extended automotive service industry. ATMC is a group of training professionals dedicated to helping advance technical training through networking, collaboration and the adoption of the latest technology.
Each year, the ATMC hosts an annual conference with content specifically aimed at training providers. The 2025 ATMC Annual Conference will be April 22-24 in Peachtree City, Georgia, just south of Atlanta. This networking and training event offers insights into best practices for delivering training and an opportunity to learn about and anticipate emerging trends. In this episode, we talk with Matt Shepanek, ATMC President and Vice President of Credential Testing Programs at ASE, about what members can expect when attending this year’s conference.
Hear all about it as we talk with Matt about:
· What the ASE Training Manager’s Council is and his first encounter with the organization as a training manager at Audi.
· Why he finds it a valuable resource.
· What’s happening at the 2025 ATMC Conference in Atlanta.
· The typical agenda at the conference and what was discussed at the last conference.
· How AI is being used in training development and delivery.
· The latest on augmented and virtual reality in training.
· The rundown on each day’s agenda at the 2025 conference.
· The Aftermarket Round Table at ATMC.
· The Annual Training Benchmark Survey.
· A breakdown of the membership at ATMC.
· The Excellence in Training Awards and how anyone can participate.
· The networking resources on the ATMC website.
· For more information on ATMC, visit their website at www.atmc.org
For more information on ASE and automotive careers, visit the website at www.ase.com