Jason Kerstetter, Co-Founder of the Gear Her Up Foundation, joins us to share how he’s creating opportunities for young women in automotive. Inspired by his daughter learning to work on her own car, Jason explains how the 12-week program teaches hands-on skills and helps break down barriers in the industry.
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- Host: Jay Goninen, WrenchWay, jayg@wrenchway.com
- Guest: Jason Kerstetter, Gear Her Up Foundation, jason@gearherup.org
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