NACAT + AVTECC Announce Partnership to Help Automotive Educators

Gladstone, MO, June 24, 2025

The North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT) and the International Advanced Vehicle Technology Education and Credentialing Coalition (AVTECC) are pleased to announce a strategic partnership designed to enhance support for automotive educators and their training programs across North America.

This partnership is rooted in shared values and a common mission: to elevate, empower, and equip automotive educators with the tools, training, and support they need to meet the demands of today’s evolving automotive service technologies. NACAT and AVTECC bring extensive experience and dedication to advancing automotive instruction and program development for industry educators.

“This partnership between NACAT and AVTECC is exactly what our industry needs right now. As an automotive educator, staying current with rapidly evolving vehicle technology can be a challenge along with making sure the student has a hands-on experience. Having access to coordinated training, resources, and certification pathways means I can better prepare my students for the real-world demands of today’s—and tomorrow’s—automotive industry.” Ed Martin, Vice President of NACAT and Automotive Technology Instructor at Pickens Technical College in Aurora, Colorado.

AVTECC, a nonprofit coalition founded by automotive educators and industry partners, focuses on bridging the gap between instructional practice and emerging vehicle technologies through scalable certification models and educator training initiatives. This partnership with NACAT will amplify AVTECC’s mission and extend its impact across a broader network of educators.

As part of this strategic partnership, NACAT and AVTECC will collaborate on:

• Professional Development Opportunities: Co-hosted training programs and workshops that provide up-to-date instruction on program and curriculum development, competency-based assessment and program accreditation.

• Regional and National Outreach: Coordinated participation in regional conferences and national events to align messaging, resources, and educator engagement efforts.

• NACAT Annual Conference Collaboration: AVTECC will partner with NACAT to enhance the technical training content at NACAT’s annual conference, delivering sessions focused on educator development and assessment of student learning through competency-based certification.

“AVTECC’s foundation is built on the belief that educators are central to the future automotive workforce,” said David Macholz, President / CEO of AVTECC. “This partnership with NACAT reinforces our shared goal of supporting instructors as they prepare students for an advanced automotive industry that will require highly skilled technicians.”

Together, NACAT and AVTECC are developing a collaborative model to ensure that automotive educators not only keep pace with industry changes but also actively lead them. This partnership promises to significantly benefit both teachers by providing enhanced training and resources, and students by preparing them with the advanced skills necessary for the future automotive workforce.





NACAT is the North American Council of Automotive Teachers and is a professional organization dedicated to supporting and advancing high school and college automotive educators across North America. Whether you're an experienced teacher or just starting out, NACAT is here to help you stay at the forefront of automotive technology and education. Offering Community, Discounts, Programs, Resources, and more. Please visit nacat.org for more information.

Founded in 2024, the International Advanced Vehicle Technology Education and Credentialing Coalition (AVTECC) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing the professionalization of the automotive and transportation workforce. AVTECC develops industry-aligned standards to support educational program accreditation and performance-based professional certification. By certifying real-world skills, AVTECC strengthens workforce readiness, supports employer needs, and enhances public trust in the technicians who maintain and repair today’s complex vehicles. Through this mission, AVTECC delivers lasting benefits to students, educators, employers, and the motoring public.