Automotive Instructor Scholarship

sponsored by Cengage

(available to an automotive instructor)

$2,000 scholarship funding a 1-year NACAT membership and attendance to the annual NACAT Conference sponsored by Cengage

Larry Cotten Memorial Scholarship

(available to a collision student)

The Larry Cotten Memorial Scholarship is offered by the North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT). The $1,000 scholarship is awarded to a student training to become a collision repair technician.

Mitchell1 Educator of the Year Award

(available to an automotive instructor)

The Mitchell1 Educator of the Year Award is presented at the NACAT Conference. This award is presented to the educator that scored the highest on ASE tests during the past year.

Garage Gurus - Introducing GURUS+ 

GURUS+ Is an all-new online training platform provided by Garage Gurus. For only $2,000/year, students will have 24/7 access to the entire training catalog of all-new digital courses and new video content added monthly.

NACAT Members receive 10% off when they enter their credit card info and place the coupon code: NACAT24

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WrenchWay’s Free Resources for Schools - School Assist

Build relationships with local shops and dealerships, and get the resources you need to attract students to technician programs and educate them about the industry.

Browse available resources from shops and dealerships in your area and post requests for things like:

• Tool and equipment donations
• Advisory committee members
• Shop tours
• Speakers
• Internships/Apprenticeships/Job shadowing

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Automotive Student Testing and ASE Test Prep

Did My Students Learn What I Taught Them?

This question is often asked and can be difficult to determine. Automotive Student Testing is built to answer this question and offers so much more to you and your students. Quickly and easily assess student understanding before, during, and after lessons. Turn your students into the best test takers by just assigning homework. Students use their own smartphones and work at their own pace on their own time to complete assigned tests and quizzes. Become the school Superhero by turning out the best students the school has ever seen!

Automotive Student Testing: Current and new NACAT members are now eligible for 30 days of free access for both instructors and their students. This still offers great value, allowing instructors to test the system and prepare their students for end-of-pathway testing. This benefit is valued at over $1,000, depending on the number of students.

ASE Test Prep: Current and new NACAT members are still eligible for a $40 discount on any purchase of ASE Test Prep materials. Even returning customers can take advantage of this offer. Prepare for your next ASE Certification Test with ASE Test Prep the right way. One discount per person. Additionally, a 30-day professional account for ASE Test Prep is available, valued at $49.

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VISION Hi-Tech Training & Expo

NACAT Members receive $20 off a VISION Hi-Tech Training & Expo Weekend or 4-Day Power Pass Registration

Motor Age Training

NACAT Members can receive a 20% discount on Motor Age Training products.

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NAPA Autotech Online eLearning Training Courses

We've partnered with NAPA Autotech to receive access to their Online eLearning Training Course Catalog. The training catalog, featuring automotive technical, self-development, and business management courses are available to our NACAT Members. 

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RockED Tech School Preview Plan

NACAT Members Have Free Access to RockED's Tech School Preview Plan and a 50% off Discount to RockED's Full Subscription.

What's Included in the Free Plan?

This mobile-first microlearning platform gives instructors and students unlimited access to:

✔ Around 200 short, interactive lessons

✔ 7 hours of training content

✔ Industry-recognized certifications

✔ Training designed to connect classroom learning

with real-world expectations

The Full RockED Subscription Includes:

✔16+ hours of content

✔Over 400 microlearning lessons

✔Advanced technical training

✔ASE test preparation

✔Multiple certification pathways

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Surfwrench
Surfwrench

Prepare Students for Modern Auto Careers with 50% Off Surfwrenchs Video MPI Training Curriculum.

Today's technicians need to do more than diagnose and repair vehicles. They must be able to explain their findings, communicate professionally, and build trust with customers.

That's why NACAT has partnered with Surfwrench to provide members with an exclusive 50% discount on the Modernize Your Automotive Curriculum with Video MPI Training Program.

What's Included in the Benefit?

This Master-Tech-led curriculum helps instructors bring modern communication skills directly into their automotive programs.

Students learn how to:

✔ Create professional Video Multi-Point Inspections

✔ Communicate vehicle findings with confidence

✔ Build customer trust through video communication

✔ Develop skills used by manufacturers and dealership groups including Ford, BMW, and Nissan

✔ Earn a "Video Certified" distinction to help stand out with employers

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