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Is your EV's performance lacking its usual spark? 🚗✨ The culprit may be the acute shortage of specialized EV technicians 🔧⚡️. With EVs accelerating into mainstream 🌐, our industry faces a conundrum: the demand for skilled mechanics dashes ahead 🏃♂️💨, while the workforce lags, still stuck in the slow lane 🐢. An aging population of experts 👴🔍, coupled with salaries that scarcely reflect their indispensable role, is speeding us towards a cliff edge 📉💸. The EV market's exponential growth demands a battalion of expert hands 🙌🛠️, yet we find ourselves scrutinizing an empty horizon 🌄👀. So, where to from here? Could the solution lie in transforming the image of vocational careers? 🎓✨ Perhaps boosting high-tech allure in EV workshops is the mechanic magnet we need 🔋🛠️. Or maybe, it's time for wages to truly echo the expertise these roles require 💰👩🔧. Apprenticeships could be our golden ticket 🎟️🌟, nurturing a new generation of EV specialists anchored in innovation 🌱💡. Closing this gap isn't just for smooth commuting; it's a keystone in our environmental crusade 🌍♻️. The road ahead begs a question. Are we ready to re-engineer the pathway for aspiring EV technicians before the skill-shortage storm hits full force? ⛈️🔨 Your insights could ignite the change. 🗨️💥 #EVindustry #TechnicianShortage #CareerDevelopment

Mechanics or Technicians? Looking back to when baby boomers were in school, the students who weren’t excelling academically were the ones teachers encouraged to get involved in the trades. The world needs ditch diggers was the mentality. What a terrible precedent to set for those working in the automotive industry! Fast forward to today, students are still being taught they need to go to a four year university if they want to be successful and make good money. Guidance counselors and instructors are stuck in an outdated mindset that if you go to college and get a corporate desk job, then society will consider you to be successful. With fewer teachers and counselors talking about what a career as a technician has to offer, students are no longer excited about or interested in becoming a technician. People just assume automotive technicians will always be around when their car breaks down, if we don’t start professing this in a new light, this valuable career option it will slowly start to disappear, and there will be no one left to fix our cars. I’m not kidding, it’s happening as you read this, change has to happen before it’s too late.

High technician turnover is a significant challenge in the automotive industry, driven in large part by financial stress and debt. Technicians often face substantial financial burdens, from educational loans and living expenses to the high cost of tools, which can lead to stress and job dissatisfaction. At Sonic, we recognize the crucial link between financial stability and job satisfaction. That's why we're proud to collaborate with several organizations to offer solutions that help technicians "earn and not owe." By providing high-quality tools set up in foam shadowing with laser etching, we aim to alleviate financial burdens and improve job satisfaction for automotive technicians. #automotive #fixedops #technicianshortage #retention #toolprogram #handtools #efficiency

Stop training your competition! If you’ve ever watched a talented technician leave for a competitor, consider this… Last October I joined Chris Jones on the Ratchet and Wrench Podcast to talk about 8 Reasons Why Techs Quit Auto Repair Shops. Here they are: Lack of career development / advancement Inadequate compensation Uncaring/uninspiring leaders Lack of meaningful work Unsustainable work expectations Unreliable/unsupportive colleagues Lack of workplace flexibility Lack of support for health/well-being Kudos if you’ve developed an apprenticeship or mentorship program and can bring new techs into the industry and get them trained up properly! But don’t stop there! Close the revolving door in your shop by addressing these common employee complaints. Your techs will thank you. And they’ll stay. #Jobs #Staffing #Employment #StaffingAgency #Repair #Auto #Hiring #Automotive #Mechanic #Technician #TechnicianFind #AutoRepair #AutoRepairShop

How To Become An Auto Body Technician Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Auto-motivated to fix external damages to vehicles caught in a collision and make them as good as new, Auto Body Technicians repair, restore, refinish, and replace body parts, frames, and bodies of vehicles per factory and dealership specifications. Continue Reading

If you’re a future automotive professional wondering how to get a job as a mechanic in 2024, it’s important to be familiar with industry trends and know what employers are looking for in terms of skill and attitude. Read our comprehensive guide here! https://hubs.li/Q02lKtGY0

Are you looking to elevate your team and set your auto repair shop apart? Fix Auto Downey did just that by integrating the Collision Career Institute (CCI) curriculum into their training program. The results? New technicians like Alex and Eddie, who graduated from Universal Technical Institute (UTI), quickly went from novices to skilled techs under the expert guidance of their mentor, Larry. This hands-on program jump-starts careers and fuels a passion for the automotive collision industry. With CCI, technicians start at their skill level, avoiding redundant training and accelerating growth. Could your shop benefit from a program that melds online convenience with practical, on-the-job learning? #ADAS #Calibrations  

Stop training your competition! If you’ve ever watched a talented technician leave for a competitor, consider this… Last October I joined Chris Jones on the Ratchet and Wrench Podcast to talk about 8 Reasons Why Techs Quit Auto Repair Shops. Here they are: Lack of career development / advancement Inadequate compensation Uncaring/uninspiring leaders Lack of meaningful work Unsustainable work expectations Unreliable/unsupportive colleagues Lack of workplace flexibility Lack of support for health/well-being Kudos if you’ve developed an apprenticeship or mentorship program and can bring new techs into the industry and get them trained up properly! But don’t stop there! Close the revolving door in your shop by addressing these common employee complaints. Your techs will thank you. And they’ll stay. #Jobs #Staffing #Employment #StaffingAgency #Repair #Auto #Hiring #Automotive #Mechanic #Technician #TechnicianFind #AutoRepair #AutoRepairShop

Stop training your competition! If you’ve ever watched a talented technician leave for a competitor, consider this… Last October I joined Chris Jones on the Ratchet and Wrench Podcast to talk about 8 Reasons Why Techs Quit Auto Repair Shops. Here they are: Lack of career development / advancement Inadequate compensation Uncaring/uninspiring leaders Lack of meaningful work Unsustainable work expectations Unreliable/unsupportive colleagues Lack of workplace flexibility Lack of support for health/well-being Kudos if you’ve developed an apprenticeship or mentorship program and can bring new techs into the industry and get them trained up properly! But don’t stop there! Close the revolving door in your shop by addressing these common employee complaints. Your techs will thank you. And they’ll stay. #Jobs #Staffing #Employment #StaffingAgency #Repair #Auto #Hiring #Automotive #Mechanic #Technician #TechnicianFind #AutoRepair #AutoRepairShop

The skills every Technician need #Skills #Workplace #Inspirations The old mechanic, his hands calloused and stained with grease, leaned over the engine, his brow furrowed in concentration. The young apprentice, eager to learn, watched him with wide eyes. “Listen to the engine, son,” the mechanic said, his voice gruff but kind. “It’s like a symphony, each part playing its role. You gotta #know the tune, the rhythm, the harmony. If one note’s off, the whole thing falls apart.” #He pointed to a loose bolt. “See that? It’s a minor thing, but it can cause a major problem. It’s like a loose thread in a tapestry, it unravels the whole thing.” The apprentice nodded, taking in the lesson. “So, it’s about #paying attention to the details?” “Exactly,” the mechanic said, wiping his hands on a rag. “It’s about #understanding the machine, not just fixing it. It’s about knowing what’s right, what’s wrong, and what needs to be done. It’s about #listening, feeling, and seeing. It’s about being a mechanic, not just a repairman." He smiled, a knowing glint in his eyes. “And remember, son, the best advice is often the simplest: if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” #Have a nice weekday #Remember to stay Positive #We learn Everyday