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.

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Show Notes

About Our Guests

Danny Corwin
Executive Director, Harbor Freight Tools for Schools
dcorwin@hftforschools.org

Jay Abitz
Automotive Instructor, Freedom High School
jabitz@freedomschools.k12.wi.us

Sponsor

Thermo King

About Our Host

Jay Goninen
Co-Founder & President, WrenchWay
jayg@wrenchway.com | 608.716.2122

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