Unlocking Technician Earning Potential [RR 842]

Recorded Live at the TST Big Event 2023, Justin Kidd and David Macholz discuss the challenges faced in terms of technician retention, the importance of certification, and the need to change the industry's perception and promote it as a high-tech profession. They also emphasize the importance of training and education in the automotive industry and introduce IndustryAttends.com, a website created to serve as a centralized hub for industry events and training opportunities. <p style="line-height: 16.5pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt;color: #333333">Justin Kidd, iScan Technical Support Manager. <a href="http://IndustryAttends.Com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IndustryAttends.Com</a></span></p> <p style="line-height: 16.5pt">David Macholz, Trainer, Technical Training Program, WORLDPAC, Inc, Academic Chair, Suffolk County Community College. Dave’s previous episodes <a href="https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=macholz" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HERE</a>.</p> <p style="line-height: 16.5pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt;color: #333333">Show Notes</span></p> <ul> <li>Watch Full Video Episode <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FxEFlrt23o" target="_blank" rel="noopener">HERE</a></li> <li>(00:02:30 - 00:03:37) The challenges faced by the automotive industry in terms of technician retention and the importance of certification.</li> <li>(00:04:19 - 00:06:17) Dave talks about his research on the relationship between automotive certifications and earnings potential, and the need to change the perception of the industry and promote it as a high-tech profession.</li> <li>(00:07:46) Discussion on the recent announcement of funding for EV charging infrastructure by the Department of Energy.</li> <li>(00:10:02) Importance of embracing new technology, formal education, training programs, and certification pathways to keep up with the increasing complexity of cars.</li> <li>(00:11:09) Slow rollout of EV programs in schools due to difficulty obtaining EVs and safety concerns. The need to repl