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Free Soft Skills Training for Future Technicians by RockED + WrenchWay

Free Soft Skills Training for Future Technicians by RockED + WrenchWay

Beyond the Wrench Oct 29, 2025 55 min
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About this episode

Jay Gannon from Wrenchway and Chris Craig from RockEd discuss their partnership to provide free, world-class soft skills training for future automotive technicians through the RockEd app. They emphasize the importance of soft skills like communication, time management, and professionalism in addressing the technician shortage and improving retention. The training includes micro-learning videos, certifications, and interactive content designed for students transitioning into the industry. The program is available to high schools and post-secondary automotive programs nationwide, offering over five hours of free content with plans to expand. They also highlight feedback from instructors and students and the app’s gamified learning approach.

Topics: soft skills training technician onboarding automotive education technician shortage micro learning certification programs RockEd app industry partnerships student retention video inspections
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