John Perez, Sr. Director of Talent Acquisition at Sonic Automotive, shares how they built a junior apprenticeship program for students under 18. From earning executive buy-in to keeping kids safe in the shop, John breaks down how they’re developing the next generation of technicians by starting earlier than most.
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About the Episode
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- Host: Jay Goninen, WrenchWay, jayg@wrenchway.com
- Guest: John Perez, Sonic Automotive, john.perez@sonicautomotive.com
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