Las Vegas, NV—The Greater Las Vegas Auto Skills Challenge will take place on March 27, 2025, at Southwest Career Technical Academy from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. This highly anticipated event will bring together 130 talented high school seniors to test their automotive skills in a competitive, real-world environment.
The challenge consists of eight interactive stations, where students will rotate in groups of four, demonstrating essential automotive competencies aligned with Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) standards. These stations will evaluate key areas such as part identification, tool usage, electrical diagnostics, vehicle systems analysis, and more.
Building the Future Workforce
The mission of the Auto Skills Challenge is to equip students with practical automotive knowledge, provide a platform to showcase their expertise, and connect top-performing students with local employers. By hosting this event, industry leaders, educators, and businesses can engage directly with emerging talent, strengthening the pipeline between education and the workforce.
Event Goals:
- Build Workforce Exposure: Connect students with local automotive employers.
- Engage the Community: Strengthen relationships between schools, industry partners, and employers.
- Evaluate and Recognize Talent: Offer hands-on ASE-aligned assessments.
- Support Student Growth: Provide real-world diagnostic and repair challenges to enhance critical thinking.
Event Structure & Challenges
Participants will cycle through eight skill-based stations, each designed to test a different aspect of automotive expertise:
- Work Order Station: Students will be given scenarios and utilize Shop Key for pricing and estimates.
- Tool Identification: Students identify common hand and diagnostic tools.
- Electrical Circuit Building: Students build and test a simple electrical circuit and answer electrical questions.
- Measurement & Precision Reading: Students take precise readings using micrometers.
- Resume Building & Interviewing Skills: Students receive guidance on professional development.
- Wheel Alignment Questions: Students answer questions related to alignment angles.
- Steering & Suspension Identification: Students identify 10 key steering and suspension parts.
- Climate Control Parts Identification: Students identify HVAC components.
Awards & Career Advancement Opportunities
The top three winners will be awarded MATCO Tool Kits, providing them with essential tools to jumpstart their careers:
🥇 1st Place: 318-piece MATCO Tool Set
🥈 2nd Place: 262-piece MATCO Tool Set
🥉 3rd Place: 101-piece MATCO Tool Set
Additionally, with free tuition, each winner will be guaranteed a spot in the Fall 2025 class of the Gaudin Technical Institute (GTI).
About Gaudin Technical Institute (GTI)
The Gaudin Technical Institute is a premier automotive training program designed to bridge the gap between education and employment in the automotive industry. GTI provides hands-on training, mentorship from experienced technicians, and direct career pathways within the Gaudin Motor Company network. Students gain industry-recognized certifications, real-world experience, and the opportunity to launch successful careers as highly skilled automotive technicians.
For more information about the Greater Las Vegas Auto Skills Challenge or the Gaudin Technical Institute, please contact:
Cesar Martinez
Cmartinez@GaudinMotorCompany.com
About Gaudin Motor Company
Gaudin Motor Company is a leading automotive group dedicated to excellence in service, innovation, and community engagement. With a long-standing tradition of supporting automotive education and workforce development, Gaudin continues to invest in the next generation of skilled technicians through programs like the Auto Skills Challenge and the Gaudin Technical Institute.
About Gaudin Technical Institute
Gaudin Technical Institute (GTI), located in Las Vegas, NV, is revolutionizing automotive education with subsidized training and comprehensive skill development. Our programs emphasize real-world experience, ensuring students are job-ready from day one. GTI offers industry-standard certifications, including a subset of Ford Service Technician Specialty Training (STST) through Ford Ace and hands-on learning in a live repair shop environment.
At GTI, we provide education without a financial burden, ensuring accessibility for all. Our supportive community includes experienced faculty, industry connections, and a strong advisory board network. Students confidently graduate, ready to enter successful careers with our job placement assistance. For more information, visit us at GaudinTechnicalInstitute.net.
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