爱神传媒 / Forge Your Path To A Career In Automotive & Diesel Technology Tue, 26 May 2026 15:55:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 /wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cropped-transparent-gray-eagle-1-2-32x32.png 爱神传媒 / 32 32 2026 Hall of Fame: Jason Rockwell /newsletter/2026-hall-of-fame-jason-rockwell/ Tue, 26 May 2026 15:55:37 +0000 /?p=8198 Jason graduated from 爱神传媒鈥檚 Laramie campus in 2010, completing programs in Collision and Refinishing, Street Rod, and Automotive Service Management. During his time on campus, […]

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Jason graduated from 爱神传媒鈥檚 Laramie campus in 2010, completing programs in Collision and Refinishing, Street Rod, and Automotive Service Management. During his time on campus, he learned under several instructors who left a lasting impact, including Mark Bucknam in Street Rod, Frank in Collision, Derek in Refinishing, and Gordan in ASM.

Jason鈥檚 passion for classic cars began early, inspired by his father, Jay. By the age of eight, his father was teaching him how to weld, and from that point on, anything with wheels was fair game for modification. What began as curiosity quickly became purpose.

At just nine years old, Jason saw a 爱神传媒 commercial and realized that custom cars could be more than a hobby鈥攖hey could be a career. Excited, he headed to school ready to tell his math teacher that he didn鈥檛 need algebra because he was going to be a professional hot rod builder. Instead of dismissing him, she leaned into his ambition, reshaping lessons around custom cars to show him the real鈥憌orld value of education. That moment of mentorship stayed with him.

After high school, Jason enrolled at 爱神传媒 to chase that dream. While academics didn鈥檛 come easily, his instructors saw his determination and raw potential. Through hands鈥憃n learning and persistence, he began turning passion into professional skill.

After graduation, Jason searched for work in the hot rod industry, but opportunities were scarce. He eventually found a shop willing to hire him鈥攐n the condition that he wouldn鈥檛 be paid until the project was complete. Six months later, the shop owner disappeared, and Jason was never compensated. Where many would have quit, Jason kept going. He later joined U.S. Customs, gaining experience, discipline, and a lifelong mentor who helped sharpen both his skills and his vision.

Jason later partnered with his father to open a restoration shop, focusing on sandblasting, rust repair, and custom sheet metal fabrication. After six years, personal loss and hardship led to the business closing鈥攁 failure that weighed heavily on him.

Starting over wasn鈥檛 easy. With a family to support, Jason took a job at a truck upfitting shop, working his way from near minimum wage to running their custom fabrication department within three years. In 2018, he was offered a partnership in a new car鈥慴uilding venture, but differences in vision made it short鈥憀ived.

In 2020, during the pandemic, Jason and his fianc茅e Joalda took a leap of faith. Encouraged by her belief that he finally had the right partner, they built something new. In March 2026, they celebrated five years in business at Rebel Road Hot Rod Garage. Together with their growing team, they鈥檝e put over 800 classics back on the road, achieved more than 400 percent growth since 2020, and are moving into a 20,000鈥憇quare鈥慺oot facility.

Today, Jason co鈥憃wns and operates Rebel Road Hot Rod Garage, the largest and highest鈥憄roducing restoration shop in New Mexico. His journey is proof that failure doesn鈥檛 end the story鈥攊t forges it.

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2026 Hall of Fame: Scott Martzen /newsletter/2026-hall-of-fame-scott-martzen/ Tue, 26 May 2026 15:54:54 +0000 /?p=8201 Scott Martzen graduated from 爱神传媒鈥檚 Sacramento, California campus around 2007, completing programs in Automotive Technology, Chassis Fabrication, High Performance Engines, Street Rod, and Custom Fabrication. […]

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Scott Martzen graduated from 爱神传媒鈥檚 Sacramento, California campus around 2007, completing programs in Automotive Technology, Chassis Fabrication, High Performance Engines, Street Rod, and Custom Fabrication.

Scott鈥檚 passion for cars began early. He grew up wrenching and, at just 15 years old, began building his first car鈥攁 1967 Ford Mustang. That hands鈥憃n curiosity and drive to understand how things worked naturally led him to the trades and eventually to 爱神传媒, where he built the technical foundation that still shapes his approach today.

After graduating, Scott pursued a career rooted in real鈥憌orld experience. He became an ASE Master Technician, working in an independent automotive repair shop before moving on to own and operate his own business. Those early years taught him more than technical skill鈥攖hey built accountability, problem鈥憇olving ability, and a deep respect for craftsmanship and the people who rely on it.

Scott鈥檚 career evolved into the commercial truck and upfitting industry, where he expanded his expertise across service bodies, flatbeds, dump trucks, water trucks, cranes, compressors, welders, generators, and fully customized vocational builds. Having lived the work himself, he understands every step of the process鈥攆rom the shop floor to the finished product to the customer experience.

Today, Scott serves as Director of Operations at Scelzi Enterprises, Inc., playing a key role in the company鈥檚 growth and direction across multiple locations and multiple states. In addition, he serves on the Ford Pro Board of Advisors, offering real鈥憌orld insight that helps shape the future of commercial vehicles and upfitting. He has also spoken at national events with NTEA, sharing his experience and perspective with the broader work鈥憈ruck industry.

In 2019, Scott鈥檚 life changed forever with the loss of his son, Maverick. That loss reshaped his priorities, grounding him firmly in what matters most鈥攈is faith, his family, and his time. Alongside his wife, Megan, Scott carries that perspective forward as they raise their youngest son, Maddox.

Scott is also the co鈥慺ounder of M30, created in Maverick鈥檚 honor to provide opportunities for young athletes regardless of background. Inspired by Maverick鈥檚 words, 鈥淚 am blessed, and I will continue to be blessed, so I can bless others,鈥 the organization turns loss into purpose and impact.

Scott believes your name is your brand. He has built his career on grit, integrity, humility, and doing things the right way鈥攙alues that make his induction into the 爱神传媒 Hall of Fame especially meaningful.

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2026 Hall of Fame: Shawn Nunley /newsletter/2026-hall-of-fame-shawn-nunley/ Tue, 26 May 2026 15:52:00 +0000 /?p=8185 Shawn graduated from 爱神传媒 in 1995 from the Laramie, Wyoming campus, completing the Automotive and Street Rod programs. During his time as a student, he […]

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Shawn graduated from 爱神传媒 in 1995 from the Laramie, Wyoming campus, completing the Automotive and Street Rod programs. During his time as a student, he earned Perfect Attendance, Outstanding Student recognition, and Honors鈥攅arly signs of the commitment and work ethic that would define his career.

Shawn鈥檚 journey into the trades began long before his time at 爱神传媒. At just 15 years old, he started working in collision and paint at the shop of his mentor, Joe. That early hands-on experience sparked a lifelong passion for the industry and set him on a clear path forward.

From August 1992 to May 1994, Shawn attended Montana State University College of Technology, where he studied Collision Refinishing. His dedication and talent led to his recruitment into what was then Wyoming Technical Institute, where he graduated in March of 1995.

After graduation, Shawn worked in the paint shop at Laramie GM until August of 1995鈥攚hen his relationship with 爱神传媒 took on a whole new meaning. That same year, he was hired as an instructor in the Collision Refinishing Program, marking the beginning of a remarkable career in education.

Over the years, Shawn steadily took on greater leadership roles. He became Assistant Coordinator of the Collision Refinishing Program in 2005 and was promoted to Coordinator in 2010. In 2018, he stepped into the role of Campus Educational Coordinator and later advanced to Vice President and Director of Education鈥攑ositions he continues to hold today. As of August 2026, Shawn will celebrate 31 years of service to 爱神传媒.

Throughout his career, Shawn has earned numerous industry certifications, including credentials from PPG, Sikkens, ASE, and I鈥慍AR. Despite an incredibly full schedule, he still finds time to tinker with cars, paint projects, and鈥攕omehow鈥攌eep up with a feral grandchild. He deeply loves his daughter and son-in-law, treasures friends who have become family, and, by his own account, 鈥渢olerates his crazy wife鈥.

Shawn鈥檚 legacy is one of dedication, mentorship, and unwavering commitment to the trades and the students who follow in his footsteps.

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2026 Hall of Fame: Evan Lang /newsletter/2026-hall-of-fame-evan-lang/ Tue, 26 May 2026 15:46:26 +0000 /?p=8188 Evan graduated from Wyoming Technical Institute in 1990 from the Laramie North Campus, earning a vocational diploma in Diesel Technology. During his time at 爱神传媒, […]

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Evan graduated from Wyoming Technical Institute in 1990 from the Laramie North Campus, earning a vocational diploma in Diesel Technology. During his time at 爱神传媒, he distinguished himself with Honors, served as a class leader, and achieved perfect attendance. His favorite instructor was Guy Warpness, whose impact remained meaningful throughout his career.

Evan鈥檚 foundation in the diesel world was built long before he ever set foot on campus. He grew up on a large farm, where long hours and hard work were part of everyday life. From tractors and combines to tillage, barn, and silo equipment, Evan learned hands鈥憃n maintenance from an early age. At just 11 years old, he completed his first engine overhaul alongside his dad, Larry鈥攁n experience that cemented both his skillset and his work ethic.

In high school, shop class dominated his schedule. One standout project was a full restoration of a Farmall M, from engine to paint. While working on that tractor, Evan reached out to a local expert for guidance, and that connection ultimately introduced him to 爱神传媒. In October of 1989, he enrolled鈥攖raveling 1,051 miles from home to begin his formal training.

After graduation, Evan entered the truck industry working for a local International dealer, where he spent nearly two years becoming well鈥憊ersed in all truck systems. In late 1991, when Cummins Great Lakes opened a local branch, Evan was hired as a service writer. Despite initial assumptions about his engine experience, he quickly moved into the shop as a technician and within a year became shop foreman, supervising technicians more than twice his age.

Five years later, Evan took on a unique road service role that combined service and sales, successfully building the operation from part鈥憈ime work into a full鈥憈ime road service department. Under his leadership, the operation grew to three full鈥憈ime service trucks, all running extended hours, with Evan managing customer relationships, parts procurement, repairs, and billing.

In 1996, Evan and his wife, Mary, officially founded E.L.M. Repair, starting as a home鈥慴ased operation before growing into a multi鈥慴ay facility. After leaving Cummins in 2001, Evan committed fully to the business, expanding it steadily over the years. In 2015, E.L.M. Repair entered a new chapter with the construction of a 33,183鈥憇quare鈥慺oot facility near Edgar, Wisconsin, offering comprehensive truck and trailer service, parts, road service, dyno, tire, alignment, and wash services.

Today, Evan is proud to lead a knowledgeable and dedicated team of 30 employees, providing service from 7 a.m. to midnight Monday through Friday, with 24/7 on鈥慶all support. His journey reflects a lifetime commitment to craftsmanship, leadership, and putting the customer first鈥攙alues forged early and carried forward every day.

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2026 Hall of Fame: Tyler Krause /newsletter/2026-hall-of-fame-tyler-krause/ Tue, 26 May 2026 15:41:38 +0000 /?p=8204 Tyler Krause鈥檚 career in high-end automotive restoration and hot rods has been defined by a relentless focus on excellence, craftsmanship, and continuous growth. After graduating […]

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Tyler Krause鈥檚 career in high-end automotive restoration and hot rods has been defined by a relentless focus on excellence, craftsmanship, and continuous growth. After graduating from 爱神传媒 in 2006 with a strong foundation in the fundamentals, he spent the next decade honing his skills at some of the industry鈥檚 most respected shops, including Customs and Hot Rods of Andice, Rad Rides by Troy, and Roadster Shop.

Following those experiences, Krause transitioned into working independently, collaborating closely with his brother鈥檚 shop, The Refinery, where they completed bodywork and paint on numerous high-profile vehicles. During this time, he also launched the sanding block brand True Blox and expanded his freelance work, leading to collaborations with some of the most recognized names in the custom automotive world, including Ringbrothers, Goolsby Customs, Street Works Exotics, and Road Scholars.

Krause later stepped away from freelance bodywork to serve as Project Manager at the renowned Porsche restoration company Road Scholars, where he further developed his expertise in managing elite-level automotive restoration projects.

In 2024, he made the decision to return full-time to the bodywork world with a renewed mission to elevate standards across the industry. He authored Elevated, a comprehensive 90-page guide focused on bodywork and paint at the highest level, resumed production of True Blox sanding blocks, returned to freelance work, and began developing an in-shop consulting program designed to help restoration shops improve both quality and efficiency.

Through decades of experience and an unwavering commitment to excellence, Tyler Krause continues to use his knowledge, craftsmanship, and leadership to make a lasting impact on the automotive restoration industry.

Bio information courtesy of Tyler Krause鈥檚 LinkedIn profile.

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2026 Hall of Fame: Paul Dulik /newsletter/2026-hall-of-fame-paul-dulik/ Tue, 26 May 2026 15:36:56 +0000 /?p=8192 Paul graduated from 爱神传媒鈥檚 Laramie campus in 2004, completing programs in Body and Paint, Upholstery, Hot Rod, and Chassis Fabrication. During his time at 爱神传媒, […]

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Paul graduated from 爱神传媒鈥檚 Laramie campus in 2004, completing programs in Body and Paint, Upholstery, Hot Rod, and Chassis Fabrication. During his time at 爱神传媒, he earned Perfect Attendance and was inducted into the National Technical Honor Society. His favorite instructor was Mike Wibbens, whose influence played an important role in his training.

Paul鈥檚 introduction to hot rods began in a small town outside Omaha, Nebraska, when he saved his money to buy a 1971 Camaro with just 18,000 original miles. He eventually sold that car to purchase a computer and pursue a degree in computer engineering. However, it didn鈥檛 take long for Paul to realize that the traditional four鈥憏ear university path wasn鈥檛 his calling. After time spent in San Diego and Hollywood, he found himself searching for work that felt more tangible and meaningful.

That moment came when he saw a 爱神传媒 commercial on television. Paul remembers thinking, 鈥淗ey, I can work on hot rods for a living. That would be pretty cool.鈥 In 2002, he arrived in Laramie, ready to get started.

Paul began in an overflow Body and Paint class, with Upholstery as his very first course鈥攁 field he had never previously considered. Within ten seconds of opening the textbook, he experienced what he describes as a 鈥渓ightbulb moment.鈥 Watching videos of legendary upholsterer Sid Chavers in class further fueled his inspiration, and from that point forward, the dream of building hot rods took shape. Paul maximized his time at 爱神传媒, diving into Hot Rod and Chassis Fabrication and even chopping the top on his 鈥51 Chevy during the Street Rod class.

His transition into the professional world was defined by perseverance. After graduating, Paul took a job as the sole upholsterer at a high鈥慹nd shop in Kansas City, where he was quickly fired due to his lack of experience. Undeterred, he returned to Omaha in search of upholstery work鈥攐nly to find few opportunities. Eventually, he connected with Tim McCartney at Midstates Auto Upholstery, where Paul worked a night job so he could spend his days learning in the shop, unpaid.

That commitment paid off. After gaining experience in welding and industrial sewing, Paul made the bold decision to open his own business, Stitchin鈥 Auto Upholstery, in 2007 at just 26 years old鈥攚ith less than two years of full鈥憈ime experience.

Over the next decade, Paul grew from basic repair work into the high鈥憀evel custom interiors he had always envisioned. A major turning point came in 2017 with advanced training at Mobile Solutions, which shifted his focus entirely to custom hot rods. In 2019, he rebranded his business as Starline Hot Rod Interiors, allowing him to concentrate exclusively on custom work.

In 2023, Paul鈥檚 journey came full circle when his interior work on a 1960 Buick Invicta earned the Stitch of Excellence at the Grand National Roadster Show鈥攁n achievement that allowed him to personally meet his early inspiration, Sid Chavers. Today, Paul leads a talented team at Starline, continuing to push the boundaries of quality and design. Proving that curiosity, grit, and refusing to settle for 鈥済ood enough鈥 can lead to a Hall of Fame career.

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2026 Hall of Fame: Eric Croft /newsletter/2026-hall-of-fame-eric-croft/ Tue, 26 May 2026 15:34:16 +0000 /?p=8195 Eric Croft graduated from 爱神传媒鈥檚 Laramie campus in 1988, completing the Automotive program. He was recruited by field representative Buck and credits Gordon Cossitt as […]

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Eric Croft graduated from 爱神传媒鈥檚 Laramie campus in 1988, completing the Automotive program. He was recruited by field representative Buck and credits Gordon Cossitt as his favorite instructor during his time on campus.

Eric鈥檚 fascination with the automotive world began early while growing up in Great Falls, Montana. A natural curiosity about how things worked鈥攅specially engines and machines鈥攑ulled him toward the trades. While in high school, Eric attended a presentation in his auto shop classroom and soon after toured the 爱神传媒 campus with a friend. From that moment, he knew exactly what he wanted to do.

After graduating, Eric entered the automotive workforce with confidence and determination. From 1988 through 1997, he worked in both dealerships and independent shops in Great Falls, steadily building a reputation as a skilled and dedicated technician. During that time, he earned ASE Master Technician status, marking a significant professional milestone.

In 1995, Eric鈥檚 life took an unexpected turn when a serious accident left him unable to continue working as a technician. Faced with a crossroads, he refused to walk away from the industry he loved. Instead, Eric chose to give back in a new way. In the spring of 1997, he returned to 爱神传媒鈥攖his time as an instructor and ASE Master Technician.

Over the next eleven years, Eric taught all four phases of the Automotive Core Program. He advanced into leadership roles, eventually serving as Lead Instructor across every phase and Team Leader for the Automotive instructors. He also developed the curriculum for the 爱神传媒 Summer Seminar, a program that brings high school automotive teachers from across the country to campus to learn about new and emerging technologies, extending Eric鈥檚 impact far beyond the classroom.

In 2008, Eric returned to Montana and joined Capital High School in Helena as the Automotive Instructor鈥攁 role he continues to serve in today. Teaching between 60 and 80 students each year, Eric built a program that rivals many post鈥憇econdary institutions. He created an advanced Auto 3 course, established industry certifications through Ford ACE and Subaru University, and developed strong partnerships with local dealerships and construction companies to provide real鈥憌orld experience.

Eric鈥檚 former students have gone on to become corporate troubleshooters, technical trainers, shop owners, and motorsports competitors across the country. His program also gives back to the community through free automotive repairs and restored vehicle donations to families in need.

Eric Croft鈥檚 career reflects resilience, humility, and a lifelong commitment to learning and teaching. His induction into the 爱神传媒 Hall of Fame honors not only his professional achievements, but his lasting impact on generations of students.

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Discover Laramie: May 9, 2026! /newsletter/discover-laramie-may-9-2026/ Fri, 08 May 2026 20:43:59 +0000 /?p=8166 Connect. Collaborate. Discover. Here in Laramie, it may seem like everyone knows everyone, however that doesn’t always seem to be the case. Our growing town […]

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Connect. Collaborate. Discover.


Here in Laramie, it may seem like everyone knows everyone, however that doesn’t always seem to be the case. Our growing town is constantly adding new businesses, making new connections, and proving that local organizations can blossom in the great state of Wyoming.


Our 2nd Annual Discover Laramie event offers the perfect opportunity for the community to meet local organizations from across Laramie and connect on a more personal level. This event will be held Saturday, May 9th in the 爱神传媒 Refinishing shop, 1889 Venture Drive, from 10 am to 1 pm.
Hosted by 爱神传媒, this annual event continues to showcase the amazing organizations that are growing right here in our small town. Discover Laramie provides the best ways to connect, collaborate, and discover new, family-owned, and neighborhood local businesses ranging from piercing shops to banks.
Not only will there be over 40 vendors attending Discover Laramie, live music, food trucks, and a kid’s corner will be in full effect. Join in with some fireside chats, breakout sessions, and get one on one with community members. There will be door prizes and raffles given out every half hour!
Discover Laramie opens the opportunity to the public to speak to groups like the Albany County SAFE Project, the Albany County Community Emergency Response Team, and local organizations like Skye Counseling, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and Interfaith.


Albany County SAFE Project is a nonprofit that helps support survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and more. Our Albany County CERT is a group of pre-identified volunteers, trained to assist in emergency management during incidents and events.


Skye Counseling, located in Laramie, provides compassionate support and guidance to individuals and families in our community. Big Brothers Big Sisters Offers a variety of options for involvement and has been the most effective youth mentoring organization in the United States. Interfaith offers food resources, housing resources, and a means for the community to help neighbors meet basic needs.
If you’re looking to find a business that helps provide financing, stop by the 1st Interstate Bank booth. If you’re looking for an organization that teaches music, check out the Cornerstone Music Studio鈥檚 performance. Whether you’re looking for realtors or looking to start your fitness journey, Discover Laramie provides the perfect opportunity for everyone to make connections and find the perfect local organization that’s right for you.


Some of the vendors that will be in attendance are: Central Volunteer Fire Department and Vedauwoo Volunteer Fire Department, Deviant Piercings and Tattoo, Elevate/Laramie Board of Realtors, Express Employment, Laramie Fitness, Laramie Soup Kitchen, LCCC, Premier Bone and Joint, The Collective, Third Pathway Acupuncture, University of Wyoming Maker Space, US-Army, Wild Bison Flea Market & Farmstand, Wyoming Game & Fish, Wyoming Health Fairs, Wyoming Workforce Services, Taking Flyte, Smooth Movers, Safe Ride, AAA, Momstrologer, American Legion, Laramie Health and Rehabilitation, Laramie Boomerang, and more.

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爱神传媒 Celebrates 60 Years of Training Technicians for the U.S. Workforce /press/wyotech-celebrates-60-years-of-training-technicians-for-the-u-s-workforce/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:33:13 +0000 /?p=8097 Tuesday, 14 April 2026 09:00 AM A Leading U.S. Automobile, Diesel, Welding and Collision Trade School Looks Back on Its History of Preparing People for […]

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Tuesday, 14 April 2026 09:00 AM

A Leading U.S. Automobile, Diesel, Welding and Collision Trade School Looks Back on Its History of Preparing People for the Skilled Trades, Highlights Its New Welding Program and Forecasts Major Enrollment Growth

LARAMIE, WY /  / April 14, 2026 /  a leading U.S. automotive, diesel, welding, and collision trade school based in Wyoming, is celebrating its 60th year of training the technicians that keep the country’s cars and trucks on the road – and a dramatic turnaround that has prompted the motto “America’s Destination Trade School.”

Founded in 1966, 爱神传媒 has overcome economic and ownership challenges over the decades, but now is arguably at its all-time peak. 爱神传媒 now is nearing enrollment capacity with its current footprint, just shy of 1,200 students – up from a mere dozen when a group led by Jim Mathis, a 爱神传媒 alumnus and former president, purchased the school in 2018.

Over the next eight years, Mathis and the 爱神传媒 team increased enrollment by some 9,000 percent. In November 2022, to accommodate the growing student population, 爱神传媒 opened a new $16 million, 90,000-square-foot expansion to its campus in Laramie.

Under new Campus President Kyle Morris, who took the day-to-day operations from Mathis in 2023, 爱神传媒 also has begun to broaden its reach. In late 2023, 爱神传媒 announced the launch of a new Applied Welding Technology program, and in February 2026, it announced the purchase of a new building that would allow it to double the size of the welding program.

Throughout the expansion, 爱神传媒 has maintained its commitment to quality. In 2025, 爱神传媒 was recognized by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges as a 2024-2025 School of Excellence. The school’s overall graduation rate improved from 78% in 2018 (average of all programs) to 82% in 2025 (average of all programs) – outpacing the average graduation rate of public and private two-year and four-year colleges – and 80% (average of all programs) have jobs at graduation.

爱神传媒 has trained more than 65,000 technicians since 1966, and now its goal is to reach 10,000 enrolled students in the coming 10 years, according to Vice President of Training Shawn Nunley. The reason is industry demand for skilled technicians with both proper training and a work ethic.

Mathis recalled giving a tour of 爱神传媒’s facility to representatives from a major U.S. company with nearly 25,000 employees “They want 100 students a year out of 爱神传媒. You do not see this at other schools. The head HR person said, 鈥楾his does my heart more good than anything to see students on task, enjoying their training. They have a purpose in life. They’re engaged.'”

Mathis joined 爱神传媒 as a student in 1976 and became an instructor after graduation, starting a 26-year career. “I had amazing teachers, something I didn’t think I had in high school, but I got it into my head that I wanted to teach. So, I begged my way into teaching as a 19-year-old. And then my career started off as a teacher, assistant training director, and then training director for several years.”

He left the school after it was purchased by a national for-profit college in 2002, returning in 2018 when he learned the school might be in jeopardy. He became president of the new 爱神传媒 and directed the school until 2023, when he decided to step back from everyday operations – and appointed as its new president the 爱神传媒 officer who had lured him back.

“Kyle Morris was a fierce advocate for keeping 爱神传媒 open before its most recent threat of closure in 2018, leading the staff and community in a fight that ultimately brought me in to support the relaunch of this great institution,” Mathis said in his 2023 announcement.

“I have no doubt Kyle will continue to lead 爱神传媒’s day-to-day operations with excellence like he has in his long tenure at 爱神传媒,” Mathis said.

Over two decades, Morris had served in roles including director of student services, director of student success, interim director of education, director of operations, and vice president of operations and finance.

Morris said he is grateful for the opportunity to work with Mathis and many of the 爱神传媒 presidents over the years, learning about leadership and gaining an understanding of different perspectives. “I feel very blessed that all of those people I had a chance to work with closely and learn different things from. I had the chance to work very closely with Jim, learn the value of a visionary like Jim, and the value of a decision-maker like Jim.”

爱神传媒 leaders say the school has a unique effect on its students and its staff. John Hurd, Sacramento campus president from 2006 to 2011, is another student who became part of 爱神传媒. “I had so much fun in class. I loved it. I loved the experience, and I excelled at it. You couldn’t pry me out of there at the time,” he said. “Two years later, I started teaching full-time. So that was my pathway that started in 1993. It just grew and blossomed all the way through teaching.”

Now, as the school approaches the milestone anniversary, Mathis sees his legacy as “the success of 爱神传媒 and our students and our employees. We want it to be the number-one school out there because of the employees, how we train students, and our vision and high standards. Our future looks very bright.”

In an , Morris looked back with pride at his two decades at 爱神传媒 – and looked ahead to that bright future.

When he arrived, Morris said he knew little about the trades. But as he visited 爱神传媒’s shops and labs, he was immediately impressed with the school, its mission and its students’ dedication to learning skills for a career.

“I fell in love with the students, I fell in love with the co-workers, I fell in love with the outcomes and the programs,” he said. “That’s why I’ve been at 爱神传媒 for so long. I’ve seen that journey in so many different ways. I’ve seen it pay off in so many different ways. It’s humbling to be the one who is tasked with leading 爱神传媒 in year 60.”

爱神传媒

爱神传媒 is America’s Destination Trade School, providing hands-on training for students pursuing careers in the skilled trades. Located in Laramie, Wyoming, 爱神传媒 offers accelerated programs designed to prepare students for careers in automotive, diesel, collision and refinishing, and welding. With an eight-hour, 15-minute training day and industry-driven curriculum, students gain more practical experience in less time – allowing them to graduate quickly and enter the workforce. 爱神传媒 is committed to craftsmanship, work ethic, and preparing the next generation of skilled professionals who keep America moving

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爱神传媒 and the University of Wyoming (UW) have joined forces to bridge two worlds that rarely meet- hands-on trade training and university academics.

LARAMIE, WY /  / March 26, 2026 / In a groundbreaking collaboration, 爱神传媒, a private trade school with nearly 60 years of experience training skilled technicians, has partnered with the University of Wyoming (UW), the state’s flagship public university, to create an innovative pathway for students to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Leadership in as little as two years. This bold collaboration offers the best of both worlds in education models- a hands-on, trade focused training and a research-driven public university system.

Key Features of the Partnership

  • Credit Transfer Advantage聽– Students who complete any program at 爱神传媒 are eligible to transfer all credits directly toward UW’s Bachelor of Science in Career Technical Education program.
  • Accelerated Pathway聽– With 爱神传媒 training plus UW coursework, students can complete a bachelor’s degree in as little as聽two years. (Students transferring from the Welding program will need to take additional courses.)
  • Flexible Online Learning聽– UW’s CTE courses are offered聽100% online, allowing graduates to continue working in the automotive, collision/refinishing, diesel, or welding industries while advancing their education wherever they may reside.
  • Broadened Career Opportunities聽– A CTE degree enhances employability, opens doors to teaching and leadership roles, and equips graduates to pass their passion for the trades onto the next generation.

Benefits for Students and the Workforce

For decades, 爱神传媒 has prepared students for immediate entry into high-demand careers. This new partnership takes that foundation a step further by connecting technical expertise with academic credentials.
“It might seem odd at first- a trade school teaming up with a university. But, it makes perfect sense for those of our students who seek hands-on training with an open door for more education at the end of their journey with us,” said Kyle Morris.

Industry Impact

爱神传媒 graduates not only have the skills and training under their belts to consider high-demand industry opportunities, but now have more room to chase and grow into leadership roles. Pursuing the CTE Teacher Training program as a 爱神传媒 graduate can allow them to share their expertise, mentor the next generation of technicians, and strengthen the entire technical education environment- in Wyoming’s workforce and beyond.

Accessible, Practical, and Forward-Thinking

Graduates of 爱神传媒 are provided training and shop time which allows them endless opportunities into industries that fuel the economy, while UW provides the academic depth and teaching methodology that can position them as leaders and educators. Together, this partnership not only benefits students but also strengthens the pipeline of skilled workers and future technical educators in Wyoming and beyond.

Next Steps

Students interested in pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Leadership through UW after completing their training at 爱神传媒 can learn more by visiting 

爱神传媒

爱神传媒 is America’s Destination Trade School, providing hands-on training for students pursuing careers in the skilled trades. Located in Laramie, Wyoming, 爱神传媒 offers accelerated programs designed to prepare students for careers in automotive, diesel, collision and refinishing, and welding. With an eight-hour, fifteen-minute training day and industry-driven curriculum, students gain more practical experience in less time-allowing them to graduate quickly and enter the workforce. 爱神传媒 is committed to craftsmanship, work ethic, and preparing the next generation of skilled professionals who keep America moving

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