Madison Area Shops & Dealerships Step Up to Help Local High School Auto Program
Many instructors face a lot of hurdles running a successful auto program. These programs are expensive, are being eliminated due to high costs, and often lack understanding and support from school administrators. For these reasons (and more), auto and diesel programs are most impactful when they receive support from surrounding
Collision Technician Survey Results & Analysis
Dara Goroff, Vice President of Planning & Industry Talent Programming at I-CAR, discusses findings from their recent collision technician survey and efforts to promote collision careers. Key takeaways include the importance of gathering anonymous staff feedback, listening to their needs, and being prepared to make changes based on their input.
Can’t Find Technicians? 5 Things You Need to Assess
Technician recruiting is about a lot more than just posting on job boards. Shops and dealerships are often looking for a quick fix—as if posting on the right job board with the right job description is going to solve decades of issues that lead to the technician shortage. If shops
What’s New with ASE? A Chat with the CEO
Dave Johnson, President & CEO of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) dives into all things ASE-related. Dave shares his personal journey, industry insights, and the critical challenges faced by automotive professionals today. Watch the Full Episode <span; Show Notes About Our Guest Dave Johnson President & CEO,
Financial Guru Discusses Technician Pay
Anders Gustafson, Co-Founder of ShopLevers and former shop owner, breaks down technician compensation. He shares lessons learned from starting a new shop, including the importance of incentive plans, offering benefits like health insurance, and evaluating pay plans correctly. Watch the Full Episode <span; Show Notes About Our Guest Anders Gustafson
Why Shops & Dealerships Love WrenchWay
We here at WrenchWay are very passionate about being a positive force in promoting and improving technician careers. A big part of that is helping shops and dealerships recruit differently, connect with schools, and attract the right talent. In this video, a few leaders in the automotive and diesel industry
Best Podcasts for Automotive & Diesel Technicians
Whether you’re an automotive or diesel technician looking to enhance your skills, stay updated with the latest industry trends, or simply find some inspiration from fellow experts, these podcasts are a great place to start. We asked technicians to share their favorite podcasts with us. From in-depth technical discussions to
Supporting Skilled Trades Programs
Danny Corwin from Harbor Freight Tools for Schools and Jay Abitz from Freedom High School discuss why shops, dealerships, manufacturers, and other businesses need to support skilled trades programs. They also dive into the struggles schools are facing, from budget cuts to a lack of administrative support. Watch the Full
Gateway Technical College Grows Industry Partnerships on WrenchWay
As the skilled trades gap continues to grow, it is more important than ever for local shops, dealerships, and manufacturers in the auto and diesel space to work together to support schools. It will take both schools and different sectors of the industry working together to make a difference! Learn
Shop Leadership & Management Advice
John Spence, one of the top business experts in the world, author, CEO, and speaker, is back to offer key leadership and management advice. He covers the elements of a good culture, the importance of caring for your people, and the impact that keeping toxic high-performing people can have on