The Workshop, an interactive classroom environment segmented into 10 bays, was a major technical education hub at Worldpac STX, held Aug. 19-23, 2026, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland.

Rob Morrell, senior director of training at Worldpac, oversees more than 500 training courses held across North America, including STX. He said he's taken notice of how fast the industry is evolving and has worked to keep pace with the educational needs and expectations of shop owners and technicians as the industry moves forward.

"What we're seeing now is a shift in learning that goes beyond the basic skills due to the advancements of technology in high-voltage vehicles," he said. "Shop owners who invest in stronger business practices will continue to remain competitive."