Brent Kindred, Vice President of The Wisconsin Automobile & Truck Dealers Association (WATDA) Foundation, addresses the status of the technician shortage and stresses the importance of industry involvement with schools to help fill the gap. He shares how the WATDA Foundation provides scholarships and summer camps for middle school students to ignite interest in auto and diesel careers.
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Show Notes
About Our Guest
Brent Kindred
Vice President, WATDA Foundation
bkindred@watda.org
About Our Host
Jay Goninen
Co-Founder & President, WrenchWay
jayg@wrenchway.com | 608.716.2122
WrenchWay Resources
Salary Comparison Tool – See pay information for automotive, diesel, and collision technicians near you at wrenchway.com/pay.
Technicians & Students – Looking for the best shops or dealerships to work at? Check out wrenchway.com/shops.
Shops & Dealerships – Want to find quality technicians, connect with schools, and support the auto and diesel industry? Learn about WrenchWay Top Shop Memberships.
Auto, Diesel, or Tech Ed Instructors – Need help getting resources for your program and connecting with industry? We have free solutions for you on WrenchWay.
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