High Schools Benefiting from WrenchWay’s $500 Donations
As we reflect on 2023, we are so grateful to be a part of such a great industry with such giving supporters. Through the help of our valuable partners, we have been able to give back thousands of dollars to high school automotive, diesel, and CTE programs. WrenchWay provides $1,000
5 Most Popular Automotive & Diesel Blog Articles of 2023
2023 was a great year, but we are SUPER excited to show you all what WrenchWay has in store for the automotive and diesel industry in 2024! Before we slip into the new year, we want to take a few minutes to reminisce and share with you the content on
Josh Simons, Instructor at Greenville Technical College
We explore Josh’s career in automotive, discuss his decision to become an instructor, and he shares key advice for young technicians on how to find good managers and mentors. Our team is taking a couple of weeks off the podcast for the holidays. We would like to thank you for
5 Ways to Improve Your Shop’s 2024 Technician Recruiting Strategy
The automotive industry isn’t just facing a technician shortage—they’re facing a technician crisis. Projections from the TechForce Foundation paint a daunting picture, estimating that the demand for new technicians is set to soar well beyond 900,000 through 2026. A demand the industry is in no position to meet. Just as
Universal Technical Institute Partners with WrenchWay to Help Students Find Job Placement Opportunities
WrenchWay, the leading platform for connecting automotive and diesel technology professionals with top-tier employers, is excited to announce its relationship with Universal Technical Institute (UTI). This collaboration aims to provide UTI students with access to job opportunities at the top automotive shops and dealerships nationwide. WrenchWay will sync applicable open
Navigating the Crisis: The Impact of the Instructor Shortage on the Automotive & Diesel Industry
The education system in the United States is facing a brutal crisis as schools grapple with a severe shortage of teachers. According to recent studies, 9 in 10 public schools struggled to hire instructors for the current school year. Unfortunately, career and technical education (CTE), automotive, and diesel programs are
Strategies for Small Business Empowerment
Don’t miss Lisa McClease-Kelly’s unique advice for small businesses in this week’s episode of Beyond the Wrench. As Co-Owner of Network In Action Oregon and Kelly's Automotive, and with a background in nonprofits, Lisa offers a different perspective on ways shops can serve their community and staff. She also offers
Help Us Give Back to 23 Schools Before 2023 Ends
We're looking to close out 2023 strong by helping fulfill 23 School Assist projects to help out local high school and post-secondary automotive and diesel programs. Whether it is donating tools, offering shop tours, speaking to a class, or something else, helping out a local automotive or diesel program is
Hartford Union High School Strengthens Relationships with Local Shops & Dealers Through WrenchWay School Assist
As an auto instructor with over 14 years of experience, Matt Kerhin, Tech Ed Teacher at Hartford Union High School, has a lot of insight into the automotive industry. We were honored to sit down with Matt to talk about his auto program, the trends he sees in the automotive
Tool & Career Advice for Young Technicians
We are proud to welcome Daniel Diaz, Service Technician at Braman BMW Miami (and rising TikTok star)! In this episode, Daniel offers advice to young technicians on purchasing tools, encourages all technicians to keep learning, and emphasizes the importance of finding the right shop management and support as a new