Senior executives from both ASE and ASE Connects will be on hand to discuss newest initiatives, including the $25 million Department of Labor grant
Leesburg, Va.—The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and the ASE Education Foundation will be on site at both the Automotive Aftermarket Product Expo (AAPEX) at the Venetian Expo and the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center during Industry Week in Las Vegas.
At AAPEX, ASE will be in booth V7600 next to Joe’s Garage (Venetian Expo – Level 2) and at SEMA, the ASE booth will be in the North Hall (11079).
Senior executives from both organizations will be on hand to discuss some of ASE’s newest initiatives, including the ASE Education Foundation’s $25 million Department of Labor grant and ASE Connects, a nationwide effort to unite shops, dealerships and schools in addressing some of the industry’s most pressing challenges. Those who are not yet ASE Connects members can sign up at the booth. Free trials are available through Dec. 31, 2026.
Show attendees can learn more about the Department of Labor grant on Nov. 4 at 3:00 p.m. PT at the AAPEX press stage and Nov. 6 at 1:00 p.m. PT at the SEMA Collision Repair Stage located in the South Hall Upper at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Matt Shepanek, ASE’s vice president for credential testing programs, will be providing 2026 ASE updates every day at the show from 1-1:45 p.m. at AAPEX stage 2 (Venetian Expo-Level 2-Venetian Ballroom). In his presentation, Shepanek will go over the ASE test workshop process and talk about some exciting new initiatives in the works.
To learn about ASE Connects, visit www.ASE.com/connects. For more information about the ASE Foundation and the Department of Labor grant, visit www.ASEeducationfoundation.org/apprenticeship.






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