There are a lot of gaps in the industry regarding pay, culture, and more that are affecting our ability to attract the next generation of technicians.
In this episode, John Fallows, Industry Development Specialist at the School District of Philadelphia, shares what his students are facing when entering the industry, ways shops can better structure their internship programs, and how he has built credibility with his students.
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Show Notes
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ASE Connects brings shops, dealerships, and schools together in one structured network to strengthen the technician pipeline. By making it easier to connect, collaborate, and support students through job shadows, internships, and classroom engagement, ASE Connects helps schools build stronger programs and helps shops develop a more consistent, local source of future technicians. Learn more:
About Our Host:
Jay Goninen
Co-Founder & President, WrenchWay
jayg@wrenchway.com | 608.716.2122
About Our Guest:
John Fallows
Industry Development Specialist, School District of Philadelphia
jfallows@philasd.org
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