About Us
Formed in 1998, SEMATA's founding principle is to create an environment that fosters communication and training among automotive teachers in southeastern Michigan. In 2018, SEMATA expanded to cover all of Michigan under the name MATA - Michigan Automotive Teachers Association. The organization holds two conferences each year, in the fall the conference is held in southeast Michigan, in the spring it is held elsewhere in Michigan. Each conference includes technical training, compliant with NATEF requirements, along with a tool and equipment show, to help keep our instructors current with the latest technical material.
CANCELLED
Spring 2020 MATA/SEMATA Conference
at Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI
Unfortunately, due to the recent events surrounding the COVID-19 Virus the MATA Conference at Ferris State University has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but in an effort to do our part to help reduce the spread of the virus it is necessary that we cancel the conference.
Thank you for your understanding.
| Date |
Time |
Location |
| Thursday, March 19, 2020 |
1:00pm - 5:00pm |
University Center |
| Friday, March 20, 2020 |
8:00am - 4:00pm |
Automotive Center |
There will be a reception Thursday evening at the Holiday Inn Restaurant in Big Rapids.
| Thursday: |
Lunch and dinner on your own. Cash bar and food available for purchase at reception. |
| Friday: |
Breakfast and lunch included. |
ASE Education Foundation Training Hours Awarded
Thursday - 4 hours | Friday - 6 hours
Apply for a substitute now!
No cost to attend, but registration is required | Complimentary breakfast and lunch
technical training classes, trade show, raffles, live demos!
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Lodging Information
Holiday Inn Hotel & Conference Center
1005 Perry Street, Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231)796-4400
Group Name: Ferris Automotive Department MATA conference
Group Rate: $95.00 / Log #: R04871
Reservations Required before March 6, 2020.
Other lodging options within a mile of campus
Hampton Inn: 15320 Waldron Way, Big Rapids - (231)527-7333
Country Inn and Suites: 15344 Waldron Way, Big Rapids - (866)695-6450
Quality Inn and Suites: 1705 South State Street, Big Rapids - (855)680-3239
Super 8: 845 Water Tower Road, Big Rapids - (231)796-1588
Call for rates and availability.
Details of technical sessions and registration information coming soon.
Previous Conferences
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2019 Fall SEMATA Conference
- Friday, October 4, 2019
- Macomb Community College
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2019 Spring MATA Conference
- Thursday, March 14, 2019
- Lansing Community College
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2018 Fall SEMATA Conference
- Thursday, October 4, 2018
- Macomb Community College
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2018 Spring Inaugural MATA Conference
- Thursday, April 12, 2018
- Lansing Community College
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2017 Fall SEMATA Conference
- Thursday, October 26, 2017
- Macomb Community College
Contact Us
Dan Claus, Professor, Macomb Community College
Kurtis LaHaie, Professor, Macomb Community College
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Quick Links
CAAT Educators Resource Library |
Macomb Community College |
MCC Automotive Technology
GM Automotive Service Educational Program |
GM ASEP @ MCC
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Hunter Engineering |
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