RR 482: Technician Shortage Solution – College Apprentice Program
Israel Salazar
School – Wake Tech Community College
Shop – Kings Auto Service, Raleigh NC
Bridgette Johnson
School – Caldwell Community College
Shop – L & N Performance, Blowing Rock NC
Mario Eason
School – Wake Tech Community College
Shop – Creech Imports, Raleigh
Key Talking Points:
- This program was created with IGONC (Independent Garage Owners of North Carolina and the state of North Carolina)
- The students are getting free post-secondary tuition
- They are earning a ‘decent’ wage
- Mentoring is no problem. They just need to ask for any support
- Enjoyed the vendor show
- Held the latest equipment in their hands
- They learned a lot by attending technical classes
- The owners, whose shop they worked at, were represented at the event with them
- They discovered networking
- These three apprentices were greeted and acknowledged as first in the program by shop owners and IGONC members
Resources:
- Thanks to Israel Salazar, Bridgette Johnson, and Mario Eason for their contribution to the aftermarket’s premier podcast.
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This episode is brought to you by AAPEX, the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo. AAPEX represents the $740 billion 
global automotive aftermarket industry and has everything you need to stay ahead of the curve. With 2,500 exhibiting companies, you’ll see the latest products, parts, and technologies for your business. As a result, the event also offers advanced training for shop owners, technicians, warehouse distributors (WDs) and auto parts retailers, as well as networking opportunities to grow your business. AAPEX 2019 will take place Tuesday, Nov. 5 through Thursday, Nov. 7, at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas. Therefore, more than 48,000 targeted buyers are expected to attend, and approximately 162,000 automotive aftermarket professionals. They will be from 135 countries which are projected to be in Las Vegas during AAPEX 2019. For information, visit aapexshow.com
About the author, Carm Capriotto, AAP
Carm is the founder and host of the Remarkable Results Radio Podcast and the pioneer of automotive aftermarket podcasts. Carm calls on his years of experience in the aftermarket to bring engaging stories from his guests.
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