About the Competition
The overall objective of this competition is to increase the number and quality of professional automotive service technicians available to the ADAGP Dealer Members. With nearly one thousand auto technology students in the region, there is a lot of available talent to an industry that has much to offer. Today’s technicians are considered professional people and can earn as much as the engineers who design the vehicles. Furthermore, the skills and education required are equally advanced. As will be proven during the contest, the auto technicians of the 21st Century must have highly polished math and computer skills in addition to very strong mechanical aptitude.
This competition is supported by a volunteer advisory committee that meets throughout the year to plan the event. This group is made up of professionals representing new car dealerships, auto manufacturers, industry suppliers and post secondary technical schools. The Foundation is extremely grateful for the time and energy that each committee member dedicates to the contest.
Schedule:
November 7, 2008 – Written Qualifying Exam and Career Fair at ADAGP Headquarters in East Norriton – All high school automotive technology programs in the Greater Philadelphia area are invited to participate. The top five students from the senior class must be accompanied by an instructor or representative of the school. This exam will be 160 questions covering the eight National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) areas of the
automobile, in an ASE format. The two highest scoring students from the top twelve schools will qualify for the hands-on competition. Philadelphia area high school instructors may download the registration form or contact Mary Lynn Alvarino for additional information.
March 6, 2009 – Hands-On Competition at Automotive Training Center in Warminster – Twenty four students will compete at eight work stations and perform a pre-delivery inspection on a new car as they vie for over $750,000 in scholarships, tools and prizes to help them continue their automotive education.