Your Starting Line

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Your Starting Line

• to a future in automotive technology. Are you
  ready to Drive to Success?

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A Highway to Your Future

• Careers in Automotive Technology are constantly
  rising. According to U.S. Bureau of Labor
  Statistics, automotive-related occupations are
  expected to grow by at least 10 between 2004 and
  2014.

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Did you know?
Over 200 million vehicles are on U.S. highways
today. Wisconsins automotive and truck repair
service is the 5th fastest growing industry in
the state.2
We need YOU!
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Road Map

• Getting on the Express Way 5-7
• The Road Leads to 8-10
• Getting to Work 11-12
• After High School 13-16
• Learning Check Point 17-18
• On the Road to Excellence 19-22
• Getting on Track 23
• Fast Lane 24
• Driving Instructions 25-28
• 10 Tips for Winning the Race 29
• Learn More 30-31
• Whos on Our Team 32
• Reference Pit Crew 33

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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.

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Automotive Youth Educational Systems1

• AYES is a partnership designed to help
  high-school students gain hands on experience,
  explore, and prepare for entry level positions
  in the automotive technology fields. Its an
  innovative approach to learning while in
  high-school.

• AYES partners with participating automotive
  manufacturers, dealers, and selected high
  schools/tech prep schools across the country.
  Talk to your school counselor today to find out
  if your school is an AYES site.

Check out the AYES Website to find out more!
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Skills USA9

• 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.

• 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

• A modern dealership is a total transportation
  center Its more then just selling and fixing
  cars. It is comprised of
• Sales Department
• Service Department
• Parts Department
• Administration/Clerical
• Customer Relations
• Management
• Finance and Insurance Department

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Automotive Careers

• Top 5 Automotive Industry Careers3
• 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

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And the Rewards

• 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

• In order to better prepare yourself for a career
  in the automotive market some employability
  requirements should be met to ensure success.

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Basic Employability Requirements6

• Ability to follow directions
• Good interpersonal skills
• Desire to succeed
• Interest in Autos or Trucks
• Valid drivers license and clean driving record

• 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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After High School

• In addition to the basic requirements listed,
  technical education and training will increase
  the speed of your success

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Technical Education

• Technical education allows you to obtain specific
  skills. With a degree, diploma, or certificate
  you can earn higher wages!

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Technical Education

• You can also gain valuable hands-on experience
  and obtain a bachelor or masters degree if you
  want to further your education

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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.7
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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
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Learn and Earn Ideas
Click on the links below to review Wisconsin
Technical College Automotive and Truck Training
programs.
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On the road to excellence

• In addition to technical college another way to
  gain valuable skills and qualifications is
  through Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
  certification.

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ASE Certification1

• 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

• Auto/Light Truck
• Alternate Fuels
• Medium/Heavy Truck
• Parts Specialist
• Collision Repair
• School Bus
• Engine Machinist
• Truck Equipment
• Advanced Series
• Specialty Test

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Do you know whos on the road?
In August 2000, ASE certified almost 420,000
automotive service and repair professionals
within the U.S. alone6
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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

• It 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

• Here are some important steps that will help your
  drive for success start off right.
• On your Mark, Get Set, Go!!

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On your MarkCareer Awareness

• 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

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Get SetCareer Exploration

• 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

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GO! Career Preparation

• 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

• 7.) Know what your job is and accomplish all
  tasks to the best of your ability.
• 8.) Work hard and do your very best no matter
  what or how difficult the task is at hand
• 9.) Begin assignments or do what needs to be
  done without being told or asked
• 10.)Stay on top of changes in the industry

• 1.) Set goals for yourself
• 2.) Be respectful, courteous, and considerate at
  all times
• 3.) Carry yourself in a confident manner
• 4.) Express yourself clearly and accurately
  (verbally and in writing)
• 5.) No one can do it alone, be part of the team!
• 6.) Strive for excellent
• attendance and be punctual

GOOD LUCK!!
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Learn more about automotive and transportation
careers.

• Education
• Career Counseling
• Scholarships

Career Resources
Printable
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And Quick Stops for Even More Career Building
Info
Where the Opportunities Are Now ADAMMs Tech
Train Classes Wis. Auto Dealers Foundation
Scholarships Automotive Youth Educational System
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Whos on our Team?
www.watda.org
www.watda.org
www.adamm.org
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Career Resource Guide
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More Career Resource Guide
Snap-on Corporation Website www.snapon.com   Soc
iety 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 [phone] Email
info_at_scrs.com Website www.scrs.com Wisconsin
Auto Collision Technicians Association Ltd.
(WACTAL) Ph 800-366-9472 Email
info_at_wactal.com Website www.wactal.com
Wisconsin Automotive Aftermarket Association
(WAAA) Ph 608-240-2065 Toll-Free
800-856-9282 Fax [phone] 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)

• Automotive Youth Educational Systems (AYES)
• Wisconsin Labor Market Information
• Career Voyagers
• 4. National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA)
• State of Wisconsin Dept. of Transportation
• 21CUTEP
• Other Ways to Win by Kenneth C. Gray 2000
• Norton Music (Intro. Music)
• 9. Skills USA

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