ASE Launches “ASE Connects” Platform in Partnership With WrenchWay
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence has announced the launch of ASE Connects, a new initiative done in partnership with WrenchWay.
As shared in a recent press release, ASE Connects will build upon the existing School Assist solution to streamline how shops, dealerships, and schools work together. Currently, more than 3,200 high schools and post-secondary programs are already participating, and ASE’s long-term goal is to bring on every school in the country.
Members gain access to updated instructor contacts, school support requests, and direct communication channels to offer help and connect with students. ASE will continue partnering with WrenchWay to leverage its technology and online platform to operate the network.
ASE Connects will also introduce the Industry Data Exchange, a new effort that builds upon the Voice of Technician report, technician pay data, and ASE’s school data. The Exchange will provide a comprehensive view of workforce trends across the automotive, diesel, and collision industries by gathering data rarely shared publicly, including pay, benefits, and labor rates. Shops will be able to look at numbers on a national level as well as filter based on location, shop type and more. All data from ASE is anonymous.
ASE Connects memberships are free for schools, while businesses will pay an annual fee. The platform is set to officially launch in January 2026, with an introduction webinar being held Jan. 15. Registration is available now online.
“We are excited to take this next step with ASE,” said Mark Wilson, co-founder and CEO of WrenchWay. “WrenchWay’s mission has always been to promote and improve technician careers. By combining ASE’s industry leadership with our technology, we are able to focus even more on that mission and make a bigger impact together.”
“There are many groups out there doing great work to help with issues like the technician shortage. ASE Connects is meant to supplement, not replace those efforts. Certain aspects simply work better when all parties involved are on one platform rather than individual silos for automotive, diesel or dealer versus independent,” said Dave Johnson, president and CEO of ASE. “ASE is uniquely positioned to lead this effort. We proudly serve the automotive, diesel and collision repair industries and work with businesses of every type, from independent repair shops and dealerships to fleets, manufacturers and schools. ASE Connects brings all these groups together to strengthen the workforce pipeline for the entire industry.”