Overcoming the Challenges of Apprenticeship Programs [RR 891]

<div class="px-10"> <div class="text-lg pt-4 text-left prose-lg">Jake Sorensen shares his experiences with running an apprentice program at McNeil's Auto Care. Initially, they were able to find suitable applicants easily, but as time went on, they faced challenges in finding the right candidates.  Jake also talked about the practical skills gap he has observed in the younger generation. He shared an anecdote about an apprentice who had never drilled a hole in a wall or hung anything before. Despite this knowledge gap, Jake believes that with the right attitude and willingness to learn, the right apprentices can become great technicians in the future.</div> <div></div> <div class="text-lg pt-4 text-left prose-lg">Jake Sorensen,<strong> </strong>2019 NAPA ASE Technician of the Year and 2019 Ratchet + Wrench All-Star technician of the year. Shop manager and diagnostic technician at <a href="https://mcneilsutah.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">McNeil’s Auto Care</a> in Sandy, UT. Listen to Jake’s previous episodes <a href="https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22JAKE+SORENSEN%22" target="_blank" rel="noopener">HERE</a></div> </div> <p style="line-height: 16.5pt">Show Notes</p> <ul> <li><strong><a href="https://youtu.be/_ShZhqfm_ow" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Watch Full Video</a></strong></li> <li><strong><a href="https://remarkableresults.biz/download/41563/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Download Flyer: 'Automotive Careers Happen Here'</a></strong></li> <li>The challenges of finding qualified applicants (00:03:33) Jake discusses the difficulties his shop faced in finding suitable applicants for their apprentice program.</li> <li>The importance of communication skills (00:05:24) Jake talks about the struggle with communication and the need to adapt to the communication style of the younger generation.</li> <li>The strength of written skills in the younger generation (00:07:26) Jake highlights the writing skills of the younger generation and how they excel in written communication compared to verbal co