If your organization provides technical training in the auto, truck or collision industry, the ASE Training Manager’s Council (ATMC) was created for you. Founded in 1984 as the Automotive Training Manager’s Council, their mission as a non-profit organization is dedicated to promoting the advancement of training and professional development within the extended automotive service industry. ATMC is a group of training professionals dedicated to helping advance technical training through networking, collaboration and the adoption of the latest technology.

Each year, the ATMC hosts an annual conference with content specifically aimed at training providers. The 2025 ATMC Annual Conference will be April 22-24 in Peachtree City, Georgia, just south of Atlanta. This networking and training event offers insights into best practices for delivering training and an opportunity to learn about and anticipate emerging trends. In this episode, we talk with Matt Shepanek, ATMC President and Vice President of Credential Testing Programs at ASE, about what members can expect when attending this year’s conference.

Hear all about it as we talk with Matt about:

· What the ASE Training Manager’s Council is and his first encounter with the organization as a training manager at Audi.

· Why he finds it a valuable resource.

· What’s happening at the 2025 ATMC Conference in Atlanta.

· The typical agenda at the conference and what was discussed at the last conference.

· How AI is being used in training development and delivery.

· The latest on augmented and virtual reality in training.

· The rundown on each day’s agenda at the 2025 conference.

· The Aftermarket Round Table at ATMC.

· The Annual Training Benchmark Survey.

· A breakdown of the membership at ATMC.

· The Excellence in Training Awards and how anyone can participate.

· The networking resources on the ATMC website.

· For more information on ATMC, visit their website at www.atmc.org

For more information on ASE and automotive careers, visit the website at www.ase.com