Working Together for Tomorrow

Team ASE is a group of individuals, companies and organizations who believe in the value of working together toward a common goal. That goal is the continuous improvement and evolution of the automotive service industry. One key element is the network of field managers working across the nation to assist and encourage CTE programs to achieve program accreditation. Another is the cooperation of several organizations that adhere to national standards in developing the technical talent the automotive industry needs for today and tomorrow. In this episode of the Team ASE podcast, we talk with Mike Cowles, Florida Field Manager for the ASE Education Foundation to explore how ASE and SkillsUSA work together to support each other’s efforts in building the future. He is one of many industry members who works closely with SkillsUSA in a number of ways that may surprise you. Mike retired to Florida in 2023 and continues his service to the industry as the Florida Field Manager for the ASE Education Foundation. Listen in as we talk with Mike about:·         His background as an educator in a career & technical education (CTE) program and SkillsUSA State Director in Ohio. ·         The SkillsUSA mission and purpose in the automotive industry.·         The soft skills training SkillsUSA provides for employers.·         How ASE works with SkillsUSA to support and promote career & technical education.·         The support ASE provides by establishing standards used as guidelines by SkillsUSA at the regional, state and national levels.·         The technical competitions SkillsUSA holds to spotlight the best of the best.·         The custom testing ASE provides for the SkillsUSA competitions at all levels.·         The involvement of ASE Education Field Managers in the SkillsUSA competitions and more.·         How technicians and other industry experts can volunteer to be judges at the competitions.·         What it means for the students who compete in SkillsUSA competitions.For more information on ASE and automotive careers, visit the website at www.ase.com