Our goal with the GAAS Scholarships is to give some additional financial help to students seeking a career in the aftermarket, or who are from aftermarket families.

The automotive aftermarket is an excellent career choice for your sons and daughters. Trained professional automotive technicians are in high demand. They can earn excellent starting salaries, and an experienced technician can earn $60,000 or more.

Today’s technicians must have knowledge and skills in electrical/electronic systems, computers, diagnostic processes, and much more.

There are many excellent vocational schools. A few are listed on this site. ASE, using standards from NATEF – the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation, certifies automotive training schools. NATEF is part of ASE – the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence. ASE has certified more than 2,000 automotive schools. A full listing is available on the NATEF website.  Any ASE/NATEF post-secondary school is acceptable for the GAAS Scholarship.

Another important consideration is that this is a job that can’t be “outsourced” to China or India. So, encourage your son or daughter to consider a career in the aftermarket and apply for a GAAS Scholarship today!