{"id":15969,"date":"2022-03-06T13:31:10","date_gmt":"2022-03-06T18:31:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/?p=15969"},"modified":"2022-03-06T13:31:10","modified_gmt":"2022-03-06T18:31:10","slug":"how-to-maximize-rewards-in-the-new-technician-excellence-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/?p=15969","title":{"rendered":"How to Maximize Rewards in the New Technician Excellence Program"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the new Technician Excellence Program<\/strong><\/a> (U.S.), enrolled GM dealership service technicians can earn quarterly earnPOWER points based on their certifications across 11 service categories. (Fig. 6) Technicians are recognized for achieving Gold Certification, Master Technician Certification (MTC), or World Class Technician (WCT) status, as well as meeting other required training and service criteria.<\/p>\n

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\"\"Fig. 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The more certifications technicians obtain, the more points they can earn. Here are a few tips to help achieve the maximum rewards.<\/p>\n

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Stay on Track<\/strong><\/p>\n

Service technicians enrolled in the Technician Excellence Program by their dealership received a confirmation email from Program Headquarters. Use the GM Excellence Executive Dashboard found in the GlobalConnect App Center (Fig. 7) to monitor your progress toward achieving Gold, MTC and WCT Certifications.<\/p>\n

The Dashboard includes technicians\u2019 progress and earning potential for each certification as well as indicates if they\u2019ve met the qualifiers of the minimum 25 RO count and 100% completion in Emerging Issues and Fundamentals.<\/p>\n

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\"\"Fig. 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Training Fundamentals<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fundamentals must be at 100% by the end of the quarter (March 31). By design, all Fundamentals courses are web- or video-based and can be completed in-house. They are an important first step in each technician\u2019s training plan and are required for any technician to reach Gold Certification.<\/p>\n

Technicians can view their training progress toward certification, including which required courses still to be completed, on the Center of Learning website.<\/p>\n

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Emerging Issues<\/strong><\/p>\n

Emerging Issues Seminars must be at 100% at the end of the quarter, which will mean that course credit has been applied for viewing the following Emerging Issues Seminars:<\/p>\n

10221.11V \u2013 November 2021 EI<\/p>\n

10221.12V \u2013 December 2021 EI<\/p>\n

10222.01V \u2013 January 2022 EI<\/p>\n

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ASE Certification<\/strong><\/p>\n

If any ASE Certification or Renewal is required to achieve\/maintain Gold Certification, it must be completed by March 31, 2022. Use the myASE Renewal App<\/a>, or go to www.ASE.com\/GM<\/a> to find available dates and times for an ASE Certification test if needed.<\/p>\n

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Check Your Training Status<\/strong><\/p>\n

A technician may show MTC or WCT status, but they may not be up to date on Fundamentals, Emerging Issues, and\/or ASE certifications. It is recommended to validate your status on the Center of Learning for these areas throughout the year.<\/p>\n

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Create an earnPOWER Account<\/strong><\/p>\n

Current records indicate there are still a few technicians who have not yet created an earnPOWER account. Technicians should click on the earnPOWER app in GlobalConnect and establish an account as soon as possible.<\/p>\n

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My GM Rewards<\/strong><\/p>\n

For WCT technicians and technicians working toward WCT Certification, a My GM Rewards account also must be established to allow Program Headquarters to be able to provide the additional exclusive rewards. Technicians can enroll today at the My GM Rewards<\/a> program site. Once created, the technician\u2019s My GM Rewards account information will be automatically connected with the Technician Excellence Program as long as the My GM Rewards account email matches the GlobalConnect Profile email. Refer to the program guidelines for complete details.<\/p>\n

For additional information about the Technician Excellence Program as well as training opportunities in your dealership, talk with your dealership service manager.<\/p>\n

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– Thanks to Patti Marino<\/em><\/p>\n

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