Why become an apprentice?
For many years, a college education has been the way to get to a successful STEM career. The little known path, however, is through an automotive apprentice. Auto Techs work in all of the fields of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) because today's cars are computers on wheels. You can be a successful auto tech, a master tech even with a college degree or through an apprenticeship. What is an apprenticeship? It is learning as you are working in your field. You still have to do some reading and class work, but most of your skills come from the specialized training you receive at...
APPRENTICE to become an Auto Tech Career: Gas, Hybrid, or Electric
A tech career is a STEM career. We need smart people to maintain our smart cars and keep our customers happy. Become an apprentice today! [caption id="attachment_14286" align="alignleft" width="300"] Auto Tech Apprenticeship[/caption] Copyright Central Florida Auto Dealers Association, Inc. For all of CFADA happenings follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook and connect with us on LinkedIn....
Auto Tech Career Options
A tech career is a STEM career. We need smart people to maintain our smart cars and keep our customers happy. [caption id="attachment_14132" align="alignleft" width="300"] CFADA Auto Tech Career Path[/caption] Copyright Central Florida Auto Dealers Association, Inc. For all of CFADA happenings follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook and connect with us on LinkedIn....
General Dealership Career Path
Your career path is what you make it. Start your career and see where you go. Many of our dealers started small and now own their own dealership. Are you next? [caption id="attachment_14130" align="alignleft" width="300"] CFADA General Career Path[/caption] Copyright Central Florida Auto Dealers Association, Inc. For all of CFADA happenings follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook and connect with us on LinkedIn....
Dealership Careers
For those looking for a bright future with opportunity for growth! Start your career and continue through a career ladder, career lattice, or career squiggly. You can have 360 degree career. [caption id="attachment_14131" align="alignleft" width="300"] CFADA Dealership Careers[/caption] Copyright Central Florida Auto Dealers Association, Inc. For all of CFADA happenings follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook and connect with us on LinkedIn....
Automotive Electric Vehicle Apprenticeship
Pursue an apprenticeship as an EV Technician Central Florida Auto Dealers Association, Inc., GNJ 2023-FL-118419 Florida Department of Education Career and Adult Education Registered Apprenticeship Program EV Market Facts EV registrations increased 63% around the nation (Automotive News, May 2023). Florida is the second in the nation for EV adoption. Top EV brands include Chevrolet, Ford, Volkswagen, Rivian, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Tesla, Hyundai, Kia, Audi, Nissan, and Polestar. EV tax incentives promote EV adoption. In the U.S., used-EV retail sales through licensed dealerships grew 32% in the first quarter of 2023 (WardsAuto, 2023). “a transition to all electric vehicles by 2035 would save Americans $2.7 trillion while adding...
Accelerate is our magazine
We are excited with the launch of our very own magazine. You can read the issue here. For all of CFADA happenings follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook and connect with us on LinkedIn....
Marketing Tips
Three tips to help your marketing strategy. Whatever marketing strategy you use, here are three things to keep in mind. Diversify marketing channels - consider what is offering more value for the money. Consumers use multiple channels daily, but they are not compelled to purchase from every channel. For example, they may see an ad on tv and ignore it. They may see a similar ad for the same product on Twitter and decide to buy and vice versa. Where one consumer buys may be different than another. Keep in mind that consumers are everywhere so you should be as well. You need to advertise in...
Export Tariffs in Automotive- The Latest
Export Tariffs Impact on the Automotive Industry On June 19, 2018, NADA’s president Peter Welch testified before the Department of Commerce and Defense about how new tariffs or quotas on imported automobiles and automobile parts would adversely impact consumers and dealers. Welch used the finding of a new study by the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) to evidence the burden on the automotive industry and consumers as a whole. According to the CAR study, the “automotive demand will fall by between 493,600 to 2 million vehicles.” Lower demand means decreased employment “ranging from over 82,000 to nearly 750,000 jobs (lost) and a $6.4 billion to $62.2 billion...
Car Fix OTA- No Tech Required
Recalls fixed Over-The-Air (OTA) Recently, Tesla’s Model 3 was a Consumer Report’s bust when the organization did not recommend the purchase of this vehicle. Consumer Reports expressed concern regarding the car’s braking distance. A few days later, Consumer Reports amended their recommendation. Tesla sent an over-the-air or OTA fix to the antilock braking system which corrected the problem. It is this fix that is triggering conversations about fixing cars OTA without a technician standing over the vehicle. OTA or remote computer repairs are nothing new. Microsoft sends updates to our computers to patch holes and fix bugs. Apple and Android keep our phones going with system updates. If we...
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