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Safety
Student and Professional Organizations
Training and Certification
Safety
American
Brakes for Safety (ABS) Education Alliance
This alliance of companies provides information such as proper
use and safety when using anti-lock brakes and similar stability
and handling systems.
American
Society of Safety Engineers
The ASSE represents professionals who work in safety-related
fields.
National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration
NHTSA is a government office that notifies the public on
automotive safety issues such as crash tests, air bags, seat
belts, anti-lock brakes, driving distractions, tire problems,
and other considerations in automotive safety.
United
States Department of Transportation
DOT is a government office that develops all national policies
on transportation. DOT also conducts transportation-related
research to make sure vehicles are completely safe for public
use.
United
States Department of Labor
This is a federal organization that provides information
and regulations about labor. It protects workers with federal
laws involving safe and healthful working conditions; wages
and overtime; freedom from discrimination; unemployment insurance;
and other kinds of support.
Center
to Protect Workers’
Rights
The CPWR researches and informs workers about health and
safety issues, as well as related economic issues.
MSDS-SEARCH
This site provides information related to material safety
data sheets.
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Student and Professional Organizations
SkillsUSA
This is a national organization that helps train students
for technical, skilled, or service occupations through
activities and contests.
Association
for Career and Technical Education
ACTE is a national education association that helps prepare
youths and adults for careers.
International
Union, United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agriculture Implement
Workers of America
The UAW protects the wages, benefit, and overall treatment
of union members from unfair labor practices.
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Training and Certification
Automotive
Service Excellence
The ASE is an organization that issues tests and certifications
for automotive service and repair professionals.
National
Automotive Technicians Education Foundation
NATEF is a national organization that sets standards for
high quality automotive programs in schools.
Ford/AAA
Student Auto Skills
This annual competition, co-sponsored by Ford Motor Company
and the American Automobile Association, showcases the skills
of high school automotive students.
Ford
ASSET Program
The Ford ASSET (Automotive Student Service Educational Training)
program enables students to receive on-the-job training at
a sponsoring dealership while earning an associate’s degree
in automotive technology.
AYES
Students in the AYES program receive on-the-job training
at automotive dealerships while earning their high school
diplomas.
Toyota
Technical Education Network (T-TEN)
The T-TEN program gives students the opportunity to learn
Toyota-specific aspects of auto repair while completing their
post-secondary education.
College
Automotive Program (CAP)
This program, designed for automotive technicians at the
post-secondary level, provides hands-on training in servicing
DaimlerChrysler vehicles.
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