AAPEX 2023 is inviting technical and business management trainers to submit session proposals for the Joe’s Garage training program. Proposals should be geared toward technicians, shop owners and other automotive service professionals, and applications must be completed by Friday, March 10. 

Training sessions will take place during AAPEX 2023, Tuesday, Oct. 31 through Thursday, Nov. 2, at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas. Business management sessions will be 1.5 hours in length and technical training will be 2 hours.

To learn more and apply, visit: www.aapexshow.com/call-for-session-proposals/. Questions should be directed to education@autocare.org. 

Proposals will be evaluated by a panel of independent repair shop owners and technicians using a review process and scoring system. AAPEX will announce the lineup of selected training sessions for Joe’s Garage in early May. 

Training sessions at last year’s event focused on many essential, timely and relevant topics, including hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs), advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) calibration, CAN bus diagnosis, becoming a top 1% shop, charging what you’re worth and electrical diagnosis. 

Joe’s Garage is located on Level 1 of the Venetian Expo. In addition to training, the dedicated area for service professionals includes a one-of-a-kind, real-world shop built out with 10 service bays with working lifts and running vehicles. 

About AAPEX

AAPEX unites the more than $1.8 trillion global automotive aftermarket industry and historically draws approximately 2,500 exhibiting companies from around the globe that display innovative products, services and technologies that keep the world’s 1.5 billion vehicles on the road.

AAPEX provides advanced technical and business management training for professionals to maintain excellence and take their businesses to the next level

Industry buyers include automotive service and repair professionals, auto parts retailers, independent warehouse distributors, program groups, service chains, automotive dealers, fleet buyers and engine builders.

AAPEX was ranked as one of the top U.S. trade shows in 2021 by Trade Show Executive and is a trade-only event and closed to the general public.

AAPEX is co-owned by the Auto Care Association and MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association. For more information, visit www.aapexshow.com or e-mail: info@aapexshow.com. On social media, follow AAPEX at #AAPEX23.