Own the Technician Shortage: How One Shop Owner is Transforming Industry Recruitment [RR 1083]
Thanks to our Partners, NAPA Auto Care and NAPA TRACS
In this episode, Carm Capriotto speaks with Chris Machado, founder of XGen Academy, about a bold new approach to solving the automotive technician shortage.
Machado has developed an intensive 16-week training program that blends virtual reality simulations, classroom learning, and hands-on shop experience to accelerate the development of new technicians. At the core of the academy’s philosophy is the “reverse funnel,” which attracts a wide pool of young talent and progressively refines their skills toward professional mastery.
The program goes beyond technical instruction. Through its “Reality Hub,” students also learn essential life and workplace skills, including financial literacy, professionalism, and ethics.
By modernizing the training experience and making automotive careers more appealing to younger generations, Machado aims to build a scalable model that can be replicated nationwide, offering a proactive, high-tech solution for developing the industry’s next generation of technicians.
XGen Academy: https://xgened.email/
Chris Machado, Circle M Tire & Auto and Circle M Truck Repair Bakersfield, CA.
Thanks to our Partners, NAPA Auto Care and NAPA TRACS
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NAPA TRACS will move your shop into the SMS fast lane with onsite training and six days a week of support and local representation. Find NAPA TRACS on the Web at http://napatracs.com/
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