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ASE Connects: Building the Technician Workforce Together

ASE Connects: Building the Technician Workforce Together

Beyond the Wrench Jan 21, 2026 63 min
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About this episode

ASC Connects is a new initiative aimed at addressing the technician shortage in the automotive industry by fostering collaboration among shops, schools, and industry partners. Jay Ginenin, Mark Wilson, and Dave Johnson discuss the importance of building a unified community to streamline efforts and provide resources for education and workforce development. They emphasize the need for better connections between schools and local businesses, while also acknowledging the challenges faced in attracting and retaining technicians. The episode highlights the potential of ASC Connects to create a centralized platform for sharing data and goals to benefit the entire industry.

Topics: technician shortage workforce development education partnerships community building ASC Connects initiative collaboration tools industry challenges school connections
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