Automotive Links

Check out Web sites related to the automotive field.

Safety
Student and Professional Organizations
Training and Certification

Safety

American Brakes for Safety (ABS) Education Alliance
This alliance of companies provides information such as proper use and safety when using anti-lock brakes and similar stability and handling systems.

American Society of Safety Engineers
The ASSE represents professionals who work in safety-related fields.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
NHTSA is a government office that notifies the public on automotive safety issues such as crash tests, air bags, seat belts, anti-lock brakes, driving distractions, tire problems, and other considerations in automotive safety.

United States Department of Transportation
DOT is a government office that develops all national policies on transportation. DOT also conducts transportation-related research to make sure vehicles are completely safe for public use.

United States Department of Labor
This is a federal organization that provides information and regulations about labor. It protects workers with federal laws involving safe and healthful working conditions; wages and overtime; freedom from discrimination; unemployment insurance; and other kinds of support.

Center to Protect Workers’ Rights
The CPWR researches and informs workers about health and safety issues, as well as related economic issues.

MSDS-SEARCH
This site provides information related to material safety data sheets.

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Student and Professional Organizations

SkillsUSA
This is a national organization that helps train students for technical, skilled, or service occupations through activities and contests.

Association for Career and Technical Education
ACTE is a national education association that helps prepare youths and adults for careers.

International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agriculture Implement Workers of America
The UAW protects the wages, benefit, and overall treatment of union members from unfair labor practices.

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Training and Certification

Automotive Service Excellence
The ASE is an organization that issues tests and certifications for automotive service and repair professionals.

National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation
NATEF is a national organization that sets standards for high quality automotive programs in schools.

Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills
This annual competition, co-sponsored by Ford Motor Company and the American Automobile Association, showcases the skills of high school automotive students.

Ford ASSET Program
The Ford ASSET (Automotive Student Service Educational Training) program enables students to receive on-the-job training at a sponsoring dealership while earning an associate’s degree in automotive technology.

AYES
Students in the AYES program receive on-the-job training at automotive dealerships while earning their high school diplomas.

Toyota Technical Education Network (T-TEN)
The T-TEN program gives students the opportunity to learn Toyota-specific aspects of auto repair while completing their post-secondary education.

College Automotive Program (CAP)
This program, designed for automotive technicians at the post-secondary level, provides hands-on training in servicing DaimlerChrysler vehicles.

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