Webinar Replay: Building Effective Educational Partnerships
About this episode
Jay Gannon hosts a deep dive into building lasting partnerships between automotive shops and educational institutions to support the next generation of technicians. Guests Tom Wozniak, a diesel instructor with extensive SkillsUSA experience, and John Gustafson, a seasoned shop owner, share practical advice on initiating connections, maintaining consistent involvement, and navigating challenges like turnover. They emphasize long-term investment, active participation in advisory committees, and the importance of communication. The discussion highlights how shops can support schools beyond hiring, including hosting programs and advocating at school boards, with tools like Wrenchway's School Assist facilitating these collaborations.
In this recorded webinar, Tom Wozniak, Diesel Instructor at Madison College, and John Gustafson, Shop Owner at Gustafson Brothers, share both the school and shop perspectives on building stronger partnerships. They discuss where shops should start, how to get the most out of advisory committees, the importance of consistency, and the power of serving on school boards to be a voice for the industry.
Watch the full recording here: https://wrenchway.com/events/back-to-school-building-effective-educational-partnerships/
About the Episode
- Host: Jay Goninen, WrenchWay, [email protected]
- Guests: Tom Wozniak, Madison College, [email protected] & John Gustafson, Gustafson Brothers, [email protected]
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- For Instructors: wrenchway.com/solutions/schools/
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