Practical Training, Peer Solutions & New Tech at the Automotive Educators Conference

Doug Kaufman talks with Tom Broxholm (Skyline College), Ed Martin (Pickens Technical College), Sarah Heller (Raritan Valley CC), and Heather Sebben (NACAT) about the upcoming Automotive Educators Conference at American River College in Sacramento, CA (June 15–18).

Topics include: rapid vehicle technology changes, the value of hands‑on professional development designed by educators for educators, networking and peer problem‑solving, AI in the classroom, facility tours of ARC’s new lab, and how to secure conference funding through your school.

Visit NACAT.org (Automotive Educator Conference) for agenda, session descriptions, registration and exhibitor info or email [e-mail].

Highlights include:

• 00:55 — Welcome & conference context
• 01:18 — Need for hands‑on training (Tom Broxholm)
• 03:36 — Why NACAT is “by educators, for educators” (Ed Martin)
• 08:28 — Conference partnership benefits & expo (Heather Sebben)
• 16:54 — Why American River College is a great host
• 21:10 — Registration details & next steps Run time:
• 24:30 Call to action: Register and learn more at NACAT.org — Automotive Educator Conference.