— Ford vs. Chevy: Who’s Winning?
It’s no secret that auto enthusiasts can be fiercely loyal to a particular manufacturer. Ford drivers will always defend their legacy and Chevy lovers couldn’t imagine sitting behind any other wheel. This competitive nature is one of the great things that separates mankind from other animals. The desire to excel is a passion that, much […]
— Think You Don’t Need ASE Certification? Think Again.
Whether you’ve completed your training program, are gearing up for graduation or have opted instead for work experience, the ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certification test is the next natural step for your career. Maybe you’ve thought about skipping this part; after all, who wants to take another test? Flick that cartoon devil off your shoulder […]
— Diagnosing Basic Electrical Concerns
This video will walk you through diagnosing basic electrical concerns on three different items. In this Google Glass class, J-Tech Institute instructor Keith Littleton assesses a generator, a Hyster forklift, and a Peterbilt Class “A” truck to determine their electrical problems using the basic diagnostic process. In just over 10 minutes, and using some of […]
— Come on, Girls – Let’s Get Our Hands Dirty
Cars: more than just people, for women, they carry with them a myriad of feelings from excitement, pride, and self-confidence to frustration, anxiety, and bewilderment. Wouldn’t it be great to harness the kind of knowledge and experience necessary to tame the beasts of ignorance and stand gallantly atop the mountain of I-ain’t-afraid-of-no-transmission-problems? If you’re tired […]
— Employability Skills: Changing Trends in the Automotive Technology Industry
The rapid and evolving innovations in vehicle technology are changing the skill set that employers are looking for in the automotive technology industry. Research conducted by Seattle Jobs Initiative (SJI), noted that “more than 75% of employers surveyed said that soft skills were as important as – or more important than – technical skills in […]
— Automotive Apps: Smart phones have changed the way we work, live and play!
By: Keith Littleton, Automotive Technology Program Manager In the automotive industry the App world has exploded, there are hundreds of automotive apps that turn your phone into a device that can help you diagnose problems with your car, experience racing around the world and now they have apps that improve your driving skills. Automotive Technicians […]