In our fast-paced mobile world, it’s hard to imagine what life would be like without the invention responsible for making it a mobile world – the automobile. And with a reported 73+ million passenger vehicles produced worldwide in 2017 alone, it’s safe to say automobiles not only changed the world, they continue to be a core component of our daily
To many people, the advent of the electric car (EV) might seem like a brave new world of advanced technology. But the EV has actually been around since the late 1800’s and was invented prior to Henry Ford’s gasoline-powered Model T. Unfortunately, for inventor William Morrison, the cost for the Model T was drastically less than the EV which could
When the dreaded engine light or any light we don’t recognize comes on in your car, it can incite a feeling of panic. Fortunately, it’s not always a bad thing and later model cars are equipped with a variety of alert lights and sensors that can help prevent issues before they happen to your vehicle. Over the past two decades,
About 38 percent of the 221 degrees and certificates handed out by the Sunstate Academy-Jones Technical Institute in 2016-17 were to students in Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians programs, making them the most popular programs that year, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.
There are a number of career options that military personnel may choose to pursue after their service is complete. Commercial truck driving is particularly suitable for former service members for a variety of reasons. Surprising? Maybe. But consider a few parallels between the two and some of the benefits that military personnel bring to the commercial truck driving industry and
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) can be tough to navigate! With everything else on your mind and so many decisions to make, we’re here to help you figure out your finances. Do you feel overwhelmed? Confused by the whole process or just don’t know where to begin? Relax! Join us on Saturday, October 27th from 10:00 a.m. until
The wheels on the bus, (or your car for that matter) do not continue to go round and round without a little TLC from you or your local mechanic. After all, what is a vehicle without tires? Pretty much a useless pile of metal and rubber. So it’s important to perform regular tire pressure checks and tire rotations to ensure
The US Military is a complex animal. Entrusted with the daunting task of keeping the nation safe at home and across the globe, the military universe is made up of men and women trained in a vast array of specialized fields. And while each member of the armed forces enters the military in a specific “billet” or specialty, training for
The military is made up of much more than generals, soldiers, and artillery. A multi-dimensional world that not only keeps our country safe, but it’s also a training ground for some of the best automotive, aircraft and diesel equipment mechanics the nation has to offer. The truth is, no matter what field your military training was in while serving, employers
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