NACAT Benefits available for NACAT automotive education members and allied members. - North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT)

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NACAT is an association that is proud to offer benefits and resources to automotive educators seeking to grow their professional development and elevate their teaching curriculum. Although NACAT does offer some benefits for free, a majority of the amenities are reserved for NACAT members only. Being a NACAT member, for only $75 a year, unlocks access to exclusive training materials, educational videos, and other automotive instructor approved assets that can be implemented in the classroom the very next day.

Don't go another day without access to these materials, invest in yourself and your student's curriculum today.

NACAT Member Exclusive Benefits

Training Library + Resources

NACAT's Membership unlocks exclusive access to it's training library of educational videos, roundtable discussions, and resources. Member resources include lesson plans, discounts from notable vendors, and other helpful tips and tricks that automotive educators can begin implementing into their classroom.

Additional resources donated by teachers include:

Ice Breakers
Getting to Know Your Students
Senior Reflections
EV Resources
Job Internship Documents
and more.

NACAT's Mentor Program

NACAT's Mentor Program connects you with experienced automotive educators across North America, offering a place to ask questions, share ideas, and receive support. In just 45 minutes, gain practical teaching strategies you can implement right away. Whether you're seeking advice or collaboration, this bi-monthly roundtable is a valuable resource for any educator. Join NACAT to access this exclusive program and elevate your teaching!

Don’t Miss Out—Start Collaborating with Automotive Teachers Nationwide!

Previous Mentor Program topics include: How to Start The School Year Off Right; How to Get the Most Out of Your Skills Program; Internship Program / Work Placement; Grading Tips; Hybrid/EV Class Structure; and more.

Additional NACAT Contributions

NACAT Scholarships

NACAT scholarships are available for automotive instructors and students that are seeking to further their professional development and educational goals.

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.

Affiliations

NACAT maintains affiliation with many national and international organizations, including automotive manufacturers, equipment manufacturers, publishers, repair information providers, and more.

Garage Gurus - Introducing GURUS+
(NEW BENEFIT FOR NACAT MEMBERS!)

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

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.

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.