Tuesday, September 17th, 2019
S/P2 has introduced a new course aimed at protecting an automotive technician’s biggest investment: their tools. And, they’ll earn an industry credential, too! S/P2 has teamed up with WD-40, the industry leader in lubricant products for tools, to provide “Cleaning, Storage, and Maintenance of Tools and Equipment.” The average technician accumulates anywhere from $25,000-$50,000 worth […]
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Tuesday, August 20th, 2019
Summer’s here and in most parts of the country, that means the heat is on. Are you protecting your employees from heat’s often-devastating effects? Read S/P2’s latest article in Body Shop Business.
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Monday, July 1st, 2019
S/P2 is making big changes and we’re so excited to show you! Now, you can take our online courses on your phone, tablet or PC. Through our responsive design update, we’ve incorporated bigger graphics, an updated audio bar and easier navigation. Check out your courses today and let us know if you have any questions. […]
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Monday, April 15th, 2019
Click here to read our latest article in the March issue of Motor Age magazine, “Why you should take a chance on entry-level employees.”
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Friday, March 8th, 2019
Holt participated in a panel discussion on the technician shortage during AAPEX in Las Vegas. Thanks to Tire Business for reporting on this important topic. Click here to read the article.
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Tuesday, January 22nd, 2019
As another new year rolls around, you may be doing some safety assessments around your shop, looking both for successes and areas where you can improve. One important thing to address is the number of injuries or accidents that occurred in your shop in 2018. Was it more than the prior year? Or did you […]
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Tuesday, November 27th, 2018
Kyle Holt, president of S/P2, participated in a live podcast at AAPEX 2018 along with Donny Seyfer, executive officer of NASTF (National Automotive Service Task Force) and Partner in Seyfer Automotive, Wheatridge, Colo.; Chris Chesney, Senior Director of Customer Training, CARQUEST Technical Institute; Jill Saunders, Curriculum Developer, Toyota Motor Sales, North America; and Carm Capriotto, host. The roundtable discussion topic was […]
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Monday, November 5th, 2018
The shortage of diesel technicians has been getting plenty of attention lately and for good reason. Penske Leasing recently cited U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics which reports that 67,000 technicians will be needed just to replace retiring workers by 2022. It will take another 75,000 new mechanics to meet the additional demand. A company called S/P2 maintains a database […]
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Wednesday, October 10th, 2018
The race for top shop is in full effect and it’s your chance to submit your institution’s automotive lab to the Show Your Shop contest. This year, S/P2 is getting in on the action by partnering with Cengage, ASE, and TechForce Foundation to add to the scholarships students can receive! This is a great opportunity for […]
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Wednesday, October 3rd, 2018
Kyle Holt joined James Pressly, Trade and Industrial Specialist, Career and Technical Education, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, Raleigh, NC; Jim Halderman, author and professor of automotive technology; and Shane Hawkins, Automotive Technology instructor at East Gaston High School and adjunct instructor for Gaston College on the podcast titled “It Starts in High School.” Carm Capriotto, founder […]
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