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ASE Connects’ Back-to-School Giveaway: Schools Can Win Tools and Prizes from Snap-on
As part of a back-to-school giveaway, ASE Connects and Snap-on will provide four schools with prizes, including three $250 Snap-on gift cards and a grand prize of a Snap-on cart and tool set valued at over $11,000.

Schools and instructors can enter the ASE Connects and Snap-on back-to-school giveaway for a chance to win tools.
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Connects is kicking off the new school year with a giveaway designed to support the instructors working hard to prepare the next generation of technicians for the automotive, diesel and collision industries.
ASE Connects and Snap-on will provide four lucky schools with prizes including three $250 Snap-on gift cards and a grand prize of a Snap-on cart and tool set valued at over $11,000.
The giveaway is open to high school and post-secondary instructors who teach automotive, diesel, collision, technical education or related courses, as well as school administrators.
To enter, login or create a free ASE Connects (formerly WrenchWay) account and complete the ASE Connects back-to-school form by Oct. 2, 2026. The form takes approximately five to 10 minutes to complete.
ASE Connects helps more than 3,500 schools nationwide build stronger industry partnerships with local shops, dealerships and OEMs, enabling them to easily access the resources their programs and students need.
The ASE Connects back-to-school form ensures each school starts the year with up-to-date information and clear requests for industry support. Through the form, instructors can:
- Review, repost or add requests for tools, shop tours, guest speakers, advisory committee members and other types of support.
- Share program updates with local shops and dealerships, including enrollment numbers, curriculum changes and new certifications.
- Review account access and add new instructors or staff.
- Log activities completed during the previous semester.
Completing the form helps local shops and dealerships understand how they can best support instructors and their students.
Schools can create an ASE Connects account for free and begin connecting with local shops and dealerships, requesting support and sharing program updates. To create a free account, visit the MyShop page on the Wrenchway website.
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