Help Center
Quick answers for job seekers and shop owners.
For Job Seekers
Tools to find a job, build your resume, and explore career paths in automotive.
Browse & Apply to Jobs
The Jobs page lists current openings from repair shops and dealerships. Filter by job type, location, or salary.
- Click any listing to view full details.
- Hit Apply Now to open the application form — attach a resume and answer employer-specific questions.
- Applications go directly to the hiring shop’s contact email.
AI Resume Builder FREE
Build a professional automotive resume in minutes — tailored to trades and technician roles. No templates to wrestle with.
- Voice input supported — tap the mic icon on any field and speak your answer instead of typing.
- Fill in basic info, work history, and skills & certifications (ASE, etc.).
- AI generates a polished resume from your inputs.
- Download as a formatted document when done.
Career Pathway Assessment
Not sure which direction to take in automotive? The free assessment maps your interests across six areas: Engineering, Design, Business, Manufacturing, Motorsports, and Technical Service.
- Takes about 5–10 minutes to complete.
- Results explain which career clusters match your profile and what those roles actually involve day-to-day.
- Includes a readiness tier and comparison score to help you plan next steps.
Career Resources
A one-stop reference for building and advancing your automotive career:
- Resume Building Guide — tips specific to trades and technician applications.
- Flat Rate Pro Report — how flat-rate pay structures work (powered by GearGenius.ai).
- Career Path Information — salary ranges, job titles, and advancement tracks.
- Certification Information — ASE and other industry certifications explained.
- Scholarships — Women in Automotive, regional/state, and national programs.
Industry Insights
Market intelligence on automotive workforce trends, the technician shortage, and compensation benchmarks.
View Industry Insights →For Shop Owners & Employers
Tools to hire, stay compliant, access workforce funding eligibility, and track technician development.
Employer Dashboard BETA
The Employer Dashboard is the central hub for managing your shop’s presence on the platform. Sign in or create a free account to get started. Five tabs:
My Jobs
Post new listings, edit existing ones, save drafts, use job templates, and run the AI Job Posting Optimizer to improve quality before a listing goes live.
Applications
Review every applicant for your jobs — submitted info, resume, and contact details — in one place.
My Workforce
Track employees enrolled in workforce programs. Manage OJT records and apprenticeship documentation needed for compliance reporting.
Analytics
Views and application counts per listing so you know when a post needs refreshing or a boost.
Workforce Funding NEW
Run a new-hire compliance check to see which programs a candidate may be eligible for: WIOA OJT wage reimbursement, WOTC tax credits, and apprenticeship reimbursement. Generates a summary you can share with your workforce board contact.
Post a Job Without an Account
Prefer not to manage an account? Submit details through the admin-managed posting form and our team will review, optimize, and publish it. Qualified applicants are forwarded to your email.
- No login required.
- Our team reviews and improves the listing before publishing.
- Turnaround is typically 1–2 business days.
Workforce Management Services
We act as a Managed Service Provider (MSP) for independent repair shops — handling the compliance documentation and reporting that keeps your shop eligible for state and federal workforce funding.
- Hiring and placement support.
- On-the-job training enrollment and documentation.
- Apprenticeship coordination and progression tracking.
- Compliance and progress reporting for WIOA and related programs.
Workforce Eligibility & Funding Guide
The Workforce Funding page covers programs available to Arizona repair shops in 2026: WIOA OJT wage reimbursement, WOTC tax credits, incumbent worker upskilling, and ADEQ VVRP. It also explains our integrated compliance strategy that layers multiple funding sources on the same employee.
Note: We do not guarantee funding outcomes. Our role is to maintain the compliance that makes your shop eligible to apply under current program guidelines.
View Eligibility & Funding Guide →Arizona Apprenticeship & Training Programs
Registered apprenticeship pathways for automotive technicians — how shops enroll trainees, what structured training looks like, and what wage reimbursement support is available during the program.
Explore Apprenticeship Programs →Community Outreach
Our partnerships with workforce agencies, schools, and community organizations that connect residents to automotive career opportunities.
View Community Outreach →WOTC Packet
The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) lets employers claim a federal tax credit when hiring from specific target groups. The WOTC Packet explains eligible groups, the screening process, and documentation needed to initiate a check.
View WOTC Packet →Need help?
Email Support
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Phone
Call or text 602-730-0052
Business hours, Mountain Time.