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November to be a Busy Month for Auction Academy

November 5, 2021 | 2021 - Press Releases

Nashville, TN — Auction Academy will finish 2021 with a flurry of activity, with two important events set for November reports Auction Academy President Penny Wanna. Coming up first is the inaugural meeting of Auction Academy’s 7th Class Group in Nashville on November 4th, 5th and 6th. The two-year curriculum includes both virtual training and quarterly in-person meetings. Says Wanna, “We are very excited to welcome this new Class Group to the program and absolutely thrilled that this will be the largest class to date, with 30 registered students from auto auctions and industry partners around the country.” During this first Session, Tony Long of IARA will review that organization’s mission. The students will also begin coursework in the IARA CAR Certification Program, which is now a regular part of the Academy coursework. The next day the group will visit Manheim Nashville Auto Auction, hosted by auction General Manager, Sam … Continued

Auction Academy’s Class Group 5 Prepares for Graduation; Registration now OPEN for Class 6!

March 11, 2019 | 2019 - Press Releases

FRANKLIN, Tennessee – Auction Academy, a continuing education program developed by TPC Management Company (TPC) for professionals in the auto auction industry, announced the completion of the 7th session of Class Group 5 in Detroit and looks forward to its final session and graduation at the 2019 CAR Conference in Las Vegas this spring. The Academy also took its popular Seminar Series on the road, making it available to the staff at BSC America’s Bel Air Auto Auction in Belcamp, Maryland. Said Penny Wanna, Auction Academy President, “Class 5 has been the most Industry-aggressive group to-date with both the IARA CAR Certification and Safe T. Sam Certification added to our curriculum. Our students have worked diligently to complete their certifications during and in-between class sessions. We cover so much ground in our two-day sessions, and our 7th session in Detroit was one of our the busiest, yet best sessions … Continued

Auction Academy Grads Take Top Posts at Country’s Auto Auctions

September 19, 2018 | 2018 - Press Releases

Auction Academy’s 5th Class nears the conclusion of its two-year course of study, preparing to meet in Detroit this fall for its final session and planning for its graduation during the Spring 2019 CAR Conference in Las Vegas. These class members look forward to taking their places in the auction industry at large, armed with the training and tools they need to succeed in the remarketing industry. The precedent has beenPenny Wanna, President Auction Academyset, as Auction AcademyPresident Penny Wanna explains, noting the many previous Auction Academy graduates who have already taken the lead at a number of auto auctions across the country. “We frequently hear back from Auction Academy graduates, who tell us how much the program has contributed to a better understanding of the industry and helped prepare them to take on major responsibilities,” said Wanna. “As we approach the final meeting of our 5th Class, we’re excited and inspired to see the number of … Continued

Auction Academy Partners with IARA to Provide CAR Certification Training

February 9, 2018 | 2018 - Press Releases

FRANKLIN, Tennessee (Feb. 5, 2018) — IARA CAR Certification will now be included in Auction Academy’s two-year training curriculum, announced Penny Wanna, Academy President. The addition to the Academy’s course of study takes place immediately and is the outcome of IARA’s move to participate as a major sponsor of Auction Academy. “Adding the CAR Certification training to our two-year course of study is a significant milestone for Auction Academy, and we are grateful to IARA for its sponsorship and support,” said Wanna. “CAR Certification is the gold standard for automotive remarketers, and this training will be an invaluable part of our curriculum. It will not only enhance the students’ understanding of the remarketing process but will elevate the skill set of our current and future class participants.” Penny Wanna, President, Auction Academy IARA’s Car Certification program addresses all steps of the remarketing process, starting with the consignment and grounding of the vehicle, through the completion of … Continued

Auction Academy Launches 2018 Seminar Series with Expanded Course Offerings

January 18, 2018 | 2018 - Press Releases

FRANKLIN, Tennessee – Auction Academy, a continuing education program developed by TPC Management Company (TPC) for professionals in the auto auction industry, has announced the schedule for its 2018 Seminar Series program.Says Penny Wanna, President of Auction Academy, “Different from our two-year program, the Seminar Series offers one-day intensive sessions, with in-depth focus on a single specific topic or functional area. These sessions have become increasingly popular because we target the most important aspects of the auction industry with usable hands on information and applications.”Continued Wanna, “Holding to this strategy, we chose as the first topic area for 2018 the various aspects of Workplace Culture, specifically to include harassment of any type: physical, sexual, verbal or visual. Not only is this a timely subject, given what we see in the worlds of media, entertainment and government, but it is a critical subject with profound implications for the workplace in our industry.”Added Pauline Pons, Co-Founder of Auction Academy, “This … Continued

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