Thanks to our Partners, NAPA TRACS, and Today's Class Recorded at Vision Hi-Tech Training & Expo 2025, discover the transformative power of apprenticeship programs in the automotive industry. Learn about the success stories, effective strategies, challenges, and the importance of mentoring in training the next generation of automotive technologists. Jake Sorensen and Zach Coccimiglio, McNeil’s Auto Care in Sandy, UT. Listen to Jake’s previous episodes HERE Bill Weaver, NAPA Autotech Trainer. Listen to Bill’s previous episodes HERE Show Notes:
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- Introduction to the Episode (00:00:00)
- Apprentice Programs Discussion (00:01:06)
- NAPA Apprentice Program Development (00:02:10)
- Mentorship in Apprenticeship (00:03:30)
- EV Training Center Experience (00:03:49)
- Motivation Behind Rapid Progress (00:05:35)
- Learning and Application (00:06:04)
- Self-Motivation and Accountability (00:08:01)
- Discipline in Apprenticeship (00:08:19)
- Recruiting for Apprenticeships (00:10:16)
- Management Support for Apprenticeships (00:10:56)
- Apprenticeship Program Structure (00:11:54)
- Challenges in Apprenticeship Programs (00:12:26)
- Investment in Apprenticeship (00:12:47)
- Importance of Trade Schools (00:16:27)
- Challenges in Hiring (00:16:39)
- Reality of Pay Expectations (00:18:39)
- Recruitment Challenges (00:20:36)
- Understanding Career Interests (00:22:26)
- Industry Challenges (00:23:30)
- Apprenticeship Experience (00:24:34)
- Training Structure (00:25:06)
- Learning Through Teaching (00:25:41)
- Program Development Success (00:26:38)
- Identifying Potential Apprentices (00:28:12)
- Early Assessment of Fit (00:29:58)
- Mentoring Role (00:31:27)
- Apprenticeship Perspectives (00:33:14)
- Mentor Rotation Benefits (00:35:24)
- Training Opportunities (00:36:44)
- Unicorns in the Industry (00:38:39)
- Call to Action for Shop Owners (00:40:29)
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