Building Future Technicians with Tom Wood University
About this episode
Bill Demary and Aaron Blunt from Tom Wood discuss the launch of Tom Wood University, a state-certified program training high school students in automotive careers through hands-on experience and dual credit. They share insights on curriculum development, industry partnerships, and the importance of long-term investment in technician education. The program aims to build a sustainable talent pipeline while offering paid internships, tool support, and mentorship. They also highlight plans to expand training to service advisors and other dealership roles, emphasizing the value of early exposure and realistic expectations for young technicians.
Bill Demaree and Aaron Blount join us to share how Tom Wood University brings high school students into the dealership for hands-on automotive learning. They discuss the “why” behind the program, the importance of ownership support in building a marketplace of future technicians, and how they structure the curriculum to prepare students for real-world success in the industry.
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About the Episode
- Host: Jay Goninen, WrenchWay, [email protected]
- Guests: Bill Demaree & Aaron Blount, Tom Wood Auto Group
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