ASE Education Foundation Annual Report Outlines Need for Student Work Opportunities

The ASE Education Foundation recently released its annual report, detailing what’s being done to address the technician shortage, and what’s working, according to a press release.

Included in the report are statistics on the increase in the number of students attending ASE accredited programs from 2023 to 2024 and the increase in the number of ASE entry-level tests taken by students last year.

Interestingly, the report’s annual student survey found that working while in school actually increases retention in the industry, as well as the fact that more industry work opportunities are currently needed for students under the age of 18.

ASE has also provided guidelines on new hybrid and electric vehicle accreditation standards, as well as a new G1 equivalency where students in ASE accredited programs can earn a professional G1 certification at no additional cost by passing eight ASE entry-level automobile tests.

“The ASE Education Foundation annual report provides a comprehensive overview of the foundation’s activities and how working with industry partners is increasing the educational opportunities for students across the country,” said Mike Coley, president of the ASE Education Foundation. “We encourage those who are interested in partnering with the foundation to review the annual report to see how we are working to help prepare and retain the next generation of service professionals and what our partners are doing to make a difference in the industry.”