Lauren Reinhold, Director of Training & Education at Kirk NationaLease, shares her journey from technician to teacher to leading a technician training and apprenticeship program. She discusses how connecting with students on a personal level helps them succeed, and she breaks down key parts of the program she’s building. Lauren also highlights the disconnect between industry and education that’s impacting the technician shortage.
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About the Episode
- Host: Jay Goninen, WrenchWay, jayg@wrenchway.com
- Guest: Lauren Reinhold, Kirk NationaLease, lauren_reinhold@knl.cc
- Sponsor: Jasper Engines & Transmissions
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