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Art Fisher Memorial Scholarship Applications Now Being Accepted
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By Counterman
In partnership with NAPA,
link hidden, please login to view the Babcox Media brand serving professional independent automotive shop owners, is seeking to recognize and celebrate the vital role of mentorship in the automotive service industry. The ShopOwner Mentorship Award sponsored by NAPA will honor exceptional automotive shop owners, service advisors and technicians who are actively investing in the future of their profession by mentoring the next generation of automotive professionals.
link hidden, please login to view are open now. “The automotive industry faces a significant skills gap,” said Emily Schneider, Senior Director of Marketing at NAPA. “Experienced professionals are critical to guiding and supporting young technicians and students entering the field. This award is our way of recognizing and celebrating those individuals who are making a real difference. We are excited to partner with proponents of industry partnerships – ShopOwner and Tomorrow’s Technician – to encourage ongoing mentorship programs.”
The Mentorship Award celebrates automotive professionals dedicated to mentoring and developing future technicians in-house as well as through partnerships with vocational and technical schools. It is open to automotive shops of all sizes and affiliations in the 50 United States, recognizing mentorship’s vital role in fostering talent and strengthening the industry.
Two nominees will be recognized each month in print, digital and video formats. One nominee will be named the 2025 winner, and will be recognized by NAPA and ShopOwner at a special event to be held later in the year.
“Many shop owners struggle to find good people at any time, let alone during an ongoing labor shortage,” said Doug Kaufman, editorial director of ShopOwner. “Even when they do find an ideal candidate, they don’t have any guarantee of a good fit. Instead of perpetuating a revolving door of transitory ‘jobs,’ we are looking to celebrate a commitment to building careers through training and mentoring.”
For more information about the award and nomination process or to enter, visit
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Frenkit, a European brake hardware supplier, is expanding coverage for the North American aftermarket. Featuring proprietary rubber components manufactured at its facilities in Spain and India, the company said it now offers U.S. customers nearly 4,500 different brake hardware kits, covering 95% of U.S. aftermarket sales.
link hidden, please login to view said its program includes hardware kits for both disc and drum brakes, caliper pistons, brake caliper repair kits, electronic parking brake kits and more. The company said its portfolio is comprised of more than 12,000 different components covering 50,000 parts cross-referenced to OE. Frenkit added that its catalog is fully ACES and PIES compliant and FMSI-indexed. The post
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By Counterman
Applications for the Art Fisher Memorial Scholarships are now being accepted at
link hidden, please login to view. Thirteen scholarships for the 2025-26 academic year, in memory of the late founder of Federated Auto Parts, will be awarded to students preparing for automotive aftermarket careers. The deadline to enter is March 31, 2025.
The
link hidden, please login to view are administered by the University of the Aftermarket Foundation ( link hidden, please login to view) and are awarded to students attending a two- or four-year accredited college, an ASE certified post-secondary automotive, heavy-duty or collision technician training program or any licensed and accredited vocational school. Students graduating from high school in 2024 and heading to any of these post-secondary programs are also eligible. “It brings immense pride to everyone at Federated to provide these scholarships to exceptional applicants each year,” said Bo Fisher, chairman of
link hidden, please login to view. “Awarding the Art Fisher Memorial Scholarships is a way to give back, help deserving young students and honor my father’s memory.” Federated is one of more than 30 organizations that award scholarships on the UAF Automotive Aftermarket Scholarship Central
link hidden, please login to view. As an added benefit for students who apply at AutomotiveScholarships.com, each completed application will be considered for every scholarship opportunity where the candidate meets the qualifications. The post
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By Counterman
Applications are now being accepted for the annual Mitchell 1 Automotive Technology Scholarship through March 31. High school seniors and college students in the U.S. and Canada who wish to pursue a career in the auto repair industry can apply by visiting the Automotive Aftermarket Scholarship Central website at
link hidden, please login to view. “We’re proud to continue our sponsorship of the Automotive Technology Scholarship as part of our commitment to supporting excellence in automotive education,” said Jen MacDonald, director of marketing for Mitchell 1. “Each year, we look forward to helping a deserving student achieve their goals and develop the skills they need for a successful career in the automotive industry.”
The recipient will receive a $2,500 scholarship, a check for $500 and roundtrip airfare and accommodations for the winner and a guest to attend the North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT) conference, June 9-12, 2025, in Detroit, Michigan.
To be eligible, scholarship applicants must be a current student majoring in automotive technology / auto shop repair course work and meet the following criteria:
Nomination from their NACAT instructor Minimum overall 3.0 grade point average Planning to attend an accredited college or university, or already enrolled in an accredited college or university A U.S. or Canadian citizen By completing a single application
link hidden, please login to view, students will be considered for multiple scholarships for which they are eligible, including the Mitchell 1 scholarship. The streamlined website allows applicants to view the details of all scholarships available and continue to update their application until the March 31 deadline. The post
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By Counterman
Fisher Auto Parts has acquired New Jersey-based P&A Auto Parts and its eight locations. Geoffrey Shifflett, area vice president of Fisher Auto Parts, made the announcement. Headquartered in Saddle Brook, New Jersey, P&A Auto Parts has served the northeastern New Jersey market since 1982.
According to a news release announcing the acquisition, key employees Joe Cupoli and Bill Freedman purchased the company in 2003. Both will stay on to run the business following the acquisition, while Freedman will serve as regional manager.
“As a privately held business that is well established in its community, P&A Auto Parts is an excellent addition to the
link hidden, please login to view footprint,” said Shifflett. “We are very pleased that Joe and Bill will stay on to run the business and help us grow market share in this region. We look forward to working with them and the entire P&A Auto Parts team to provide our valued customers with name brand quality parts and exceptional service.”
link hidden, please login to viewsaid that P&A Auto Parts focuses on the professional commercial market, while maintaining a steady retail and do-it-yourself customer base.
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