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Apprenticeship model helps California dealers recruit technicians
An apprenticeship program is helping California dealerships hire, train and hopefully retain service technicians during a time of shortage. To read the full article on

BizzyCar Reports Surge in Summer Car Recall Risks
BizzyCar reports over 7.3 million recalls in Q2 2025, with Ford leading and most tied to crash or injury risks. As summer road trips increase,

AAG & California Dealers challenge VW’s direct sales plan for Scout vehicles
The California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA) is taking a stand against Volkswagen’s plan to sell its Scout-branded vehicles directly to consumers, issuing a cease-and-desist

PRESS RELEASE: California Dealers Turning to Apprenticeships to Address Tech Shortage
The California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA) Foundation is partnering with Automotive Apprenticeship Group (AAG) to provide a path to in-depth instruction and training to

AAG Featured in the Auto Remarketing Podcast
The Automotive Apprenticeship Group recently made an appearance on the Auto Remarketing Podcast. “Tackling the ongoing automotive industry challenge of finding and retaining qualified repair

AAG Featured on CBS News: New apprenticeship is putting people on the road to success
Automotive Apprenticeship group was recently featured in CBS News. “DALLAS (CBSNewsTexas.com) – If you’re looking for a career and you like getting your hands dirty while

AAG Featured in Spectrum News 1
Automotive Apprenticeship group was recently featured in a story at Spectrum News 1. “My grandfather, he had a few older classic cars, and I was

A Welcome From Our CEO
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‘Modern Apprenticeships for Automotive Technicians’ – Autobeat
Apprenticeship programs have proven benefits of developing in-house talent, closing the skills gap, and increasing profitability. A good pipeline of highly skilled labor is essential

Essential Skills: Start Here
Many businesses can’t find enough people with the skills they need. Meet Paul. Like many young people, he finished college with no idea of what

3 Ways to Boost Your Company’s Profits
Is your company struggling to recruit skilled workers? Are profitable projects sitting on the shelf for lack of able hands? If a shortage of skilled

Why Your Company Should Invest in Skills-Based Mentoring
As Baby Boomers reach retirement age, many industries are facing a loss of skilled workers. At the same time, the pace of technological change demands