Pub. 57 2016-2017 Issue 4

33 SUMMER 2017 Solution : ASE’s career and credential pathway leads to success in the automotive / collision / truck industry! 40% measured 40% higher overall, than those HIGHER Students Working Professionals NATEF 60% recorded a 60% lower comeback rate overall, LOWER ( 2,300 high school and college / post secondary) Over 50,000 students! The most important factor in the decision to study already working in the industry. peers. Total parts & labor sales – over 38% HIGHER Tenure (retention) – over 300% HIGHER REDUCED turnover, REDUCED training costs, and REDUCED recruiting and hiring costs. 73% of technicians was “extremely important” or somewhat important” to their professional advancement. 92% of consumers as “very important”when selecting a repair facility. of current students and 55% of entry level automotive professionals in their selection of a career path. of students intend to pursue jobs in the automotive service industry, and 80% of graduates are working in the automotive service industry. 63% 79% AYES Of those who participated in AYES internships or work studies, 82% rated the experience as “extremely important” or “somewhat important” because it provided real world learning, developed their expertise or enhanced their basic understanding of automotive technology. 82% Opportunity : ATMC reports that 70% of working technicians will likely retire over the next 20 years leaving plenty of opportunities for those who are prepared to seize them. Having current ASE credentials is a powerful resume item that proves you are prepared.