Technology is integrated in almost every career field, and now even more in education. With an entire generation of technical professionals beginning to retire, many company recruiters and workforce education programs have to find new, creative ways to attract potential employees. In order to appeal to a younger workforce, programs like San Jacinto College’s automotive collision repair...

Just about everyone needs a vehicle, which means those vehicles need repair at times. One could say the automotive industry is much like any service-based industry - where there are needs, there are careers. That’s why students like Theodore Reardon of Spring already have a job, and yet, are going back to college to obtain the certifications needed to move up in the workplace. “I got...

More knowledge can equal a faster and more efficient repair Sarah Heasty is an automotive rock star. The recent San Jacinto College graduate was recognized for passing all eight areas of the automobile Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) exams to achieve Master Certification and Advanced Engine Performance Specialist Certification (L1), a rare feat among college students. [caption...