Overcoming the Challenges of Apprenticeship Programs [RR 891]

Show Notes

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• The challenges of finding qualified applicants (00:03:33) Jake discusses the difficulties his shop faced in finding suitable applicants for their apprentice program.
• The importance of communication skills (00:05:24) Jake talks about the struggle with communication and the need to adapt to the communication style of the younger generation.
• The strength of written skills in the younger generation (00:07:26) Jake highlights the writing skills of the younger generation and how they excel in written communication compared to verbal communication.
• The challenges of practical skills (00:08:35) The lack of practical skills among the younger generation and the need to walk them through basic tasks.
• The lengthened early stages of apprenticeship (00:10:54) The early stages of apprenticeship now take longer due to the need to teach every step from the ground up.
• Knowing when to let go of the wrong fit (00:14:12) The importance of recognizing within 30 to 60 days if an apprentice is the right fit and being willing to let go if they are not.
• Recruiting through word of mouth (00:17:23) Discussion on the challenges of recruiting individuals interested in working with their hands and fixing cars.
• Teaching soft skills in apprenticeship programs (00:18:37) Exploring the need to incorporate soft skills training into apprenticeship programs and bridging the gap between technical and communication skills.
• Breaking the barrier to entry for tools (00:21:26) Explaining how McNeil’s Auto Care helps apprentices with tool acquisition through providing a shop cart, toolbox, tool credits, and a tool allowance.
• The challenges of apprenticeship programs (00:26:43) Discussion on the time and effort required to build a technician through an apprenticeship program.
• Apprenticeship vs College (00:27:05) Comparison of the value and hands-on experience gained through an apprenticeship program versus attending college.
• The role of a mentor in the shop (00:28:10) The difficulties and balancing act of being a mentor while still working on cars in the shop.

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