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KEEPING TECHNICIANS UP TO DATE INC
MAHOPAC, NY · EIN 261489571 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M)
revenue
$203K
expenses
$176K
net assets
$172K
employees
0
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

AUTOMOTIVE TRAINING AND EDUCATION

profile · synthesized from sources

Keeping Technicians Up to Date Inc is a nonprofit organization based in Mahopac, New York, focused on automotive training and education. The organization supports professional development for automotive technicians through educational programs and technical updates. Its mission centers on maintaining current knowledge and skills within the automotive repair and service industry.

named programs · 1 · from sources

What they call their work

Automotive Training and Education Program
Provides technical training and continuing education for automotive service technicians to keep them updated on evolving vehicle technologies and repair methods.
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Professional Conference & Symposium Organization 1 activity
    • Hosts annual "Big Event" training program for automotive technicians
      Organizes and hosts an annual daylong training event featuring technical instruction, hands-on learning, and trade show components to keep automotive technicians updated on the latest technology and industry trends. The 2026 event was held on March 28 at the Westchester Marriott in Tarrytown, NY.
  • Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
    • Offers live and on-demand training programs for automotive technicians
      Delivers interactive, hands-on training through live seminars and webinars covering diagnostics, electrical testing, network workflows, GDI, hybrid systems, and HVAC control systems. Training includes clear procedural steps, real case studies, and take-home materials to enable immediate application in the workplace.
  • Regional Chapter Network Support 1 activity
    • Operates regional chapters to support technician education
      Runs four regional chapters in New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Jersey to deliver localized support and programming for automotive technicians.
  • Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
    • Produces and distributes technical newsletter for automotive professionals
      Creates and distributes a regular newsletter containing real-world technical articles, diagnostic case studies, tech tips, and instructional handouts to support ongoing technician education and problem-solving in common repair scenarios.
  • Career and Technical Education Programs 1 activity
    • Provides automotive training and education
      Offers training and education programs in the automotive field to individuals, likely aimed at workforce development and technical skill-building.
  • Professional Membership and Association Benefits 1 activity
    • Provides member benefits and discounts on training and tools
      Offers members access to discounted seminars, webcasts, training materials, tools, and equipment, along with early notifications about new training classes and TechFlix content releases.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Provides on-demand access to automotive training video library (TechFlix)
      Operates TechFlix, an on-demand video platform offering over 19 years of professional automotive training content, including instruction on diagnostics, EV and hybrid systems, and OEM workflows, produced by expert technicians.
    • Provides specialized training on HVAC and thermal management systems in vehicles
      Offers technical education on diagnosing and repairing HVAC control systems in internal combustion, hybrid, and electric vehicles, including instruction on electric A/C compressors, PTC heaters, and thermal management systems to support battery performance and longevity.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$203K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$203K100%
Investment income$300%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$176K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$11K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$178K
Cash$168K
Investments$0
Liabilities$6K
Net assets$172K
Liquid reserves11.5 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -35.9%
relationships · 13

Who they work with

  • ATS Partner — Collaborates with ATS to provide training on EScan software.
  • Andrew Fischer Partner — Technical instructor for the 2026 training event.
  • KEEPING TECHNICIANS UP TO DATE INC Network — Operates under the TST Seminars brand to deliver technician training content and updates.
  • KEEPING TECHNICIANS UP TO DATE INC Network — Organization hosting sponsor-supported technician training programs in partnership with industry brands.
  • Keith Perkins Partner — Technical instructor for the 2026 training event.
  • Kenneth Zanders Partner — Technical instructor for the 2026 training event.
  • Run Rite Partner — Longstanding sponsor of TST seminars providing support for technician training programs.
  • Service Technicians Society Network — Formed from the dissolution of SAE's STS affiliate group, continuing its mission.
  • Society of Automotive Engineers Network — Originally spun off from SAE's Service Technicians Society (STS) affiliate group.
  • Society of Automotive Engineers Network — Spun off from the SAE automotive technician service group, Service Technicians Society (STS)
  • Tracy Capriotto Partner — Keynote speaker at the 2026 training event.
  • USA Tools Partner — Longstanding sponsor of TST seminars providing support for technician training programs.
  • Westchester Marriott Partner — Venue host for the TST 2026 Big Event and Trade Show.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

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  • Community-Sourced, Peer-Driven Knowledge Sharing
    methodology: community_sourced_training
    By aggregating training content created by expert technicians, the organization provides practical, peer-driven knowledge that reflects real-world experience, because collective practitioner insight produces more relevant and trusted learning than top-down instruction alone.
  • Continuous, On-Demand Learning Access
    methodology: continuous_learning_access
    By providing flexible, on-demand access to a growing library of training content, the organization supports continuous skill development, because just-in-time learning enables technicians to apply knowledge immediately and stay current with evolving technologies.
  • Practitioner-Led, Hands-On Training Model
    methodology: practitioner_led_training
    By using current industry practitioners as instructors in live, hands-on formats, the organization ensures training is immediately applicable and relevant to real-world repair challenges, because experiential learning from active experts improves retention and technical accuracy.
  • Sponsor-Supported Affordability Model
    methodology: sponsor_supported_education
    By funding training through sponsorships, the organization makes technical education affordable and accessible, because removing cost barriers enables broader participation while connecting sponsors with a professional, purchase-ready audience.
  • Systematic Diagnostic Methodology
    methodology: systematic_diagnostic_approach
    By teaching a structured diagnostic approach focused on sensor inputs and actuator outputs, the organization improves HVAC repair accuracy, because a systematic framework reduces guesswork and increases diagnostic efficiency in complex systems.