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Building Tomorrow’s Technicians: How a Revived High School Shop is Sparking Careers in Automotive Service, Collision Repair

AutoInc.

“The space is big enough to fit four cars,” says Benavidez, who was inspired to start a successful new apprenticeship program, Future Focus , alongside the workshop. Also bilingual, Gonzalez joined the apprenticeship program alongside her brother and a friend. “I love hands-on work,” Gonzalez says.

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Current Trends in Hiring Demand for Heavy Duty Truck Mechanics

Auto Service World

This article covers the material referring to the future of the hiring demand for heavy duty truck mechanics and future outlooks for those doing this job. Training programs and apprenticeships are being given more importance so mechanics can become highly qualified for their roles.

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Do You Have a Hiring Blind-Spot?

DRIVE

Another valuable resource is connecting with local trade schools, community colleges, and apprenticeship programs to tap into a pipeline of emerging talent. In addition to utilizing hiring platforms like Indeed, Veronica at AXK emphasized the value of word-of-mouth referrals from her own staff.

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Hiring and Training Beginners in Your Auto Shop

Automotive Management Network

It is still possible, though, to learn those skills on the job either via internship or apprenticeship or through doing simpler repairs or maintenance and learning as you go. Finding Quality Beginners to Work for Your Auto Shop Some auto shops already have an internship or apprenticeship program program set up.

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Auto Mechanic Vs. Auto Technician: What Differentiates the Two Professions

The Mechanic Doctor

In this article, we shall look at what makes the two similar yet different. Look for Internship Opportunities Gaining hands-on experience through apprenticeship allows you to practice what you learned while studying. However, their day-to-day tasks can vastly differ. Keep reading below.

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A global skills shortage that could see some of the most iconic vehicles in history lost

Lyons Garages

The young ‘uns just aren’t going down the route of apprenticeships anymore. Hard to blame them, the pay is shocking, I think electricians get paid more for their apprenticeship? If you want to read some more about how what the UK is doing to solve this problem, I’ll copy and paste the article below. K thanks see you later bye.

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