The Panel:

• Ashlynn Poole from St. Philips College, San Antonio
• Cheyanne Keith from Southern Careers Institute
• Michael Wheeler from TSTC, Waco, TX

Key Talking Points:

• Takeaways- draining rear differential, working on automotivecar vs diesel, learning to get feel for the repair with your hands and not solely rely on your eyes
• Motivation to enter automotive industry schooling- enjoy working with hands and taking things apart, being involved with lab work, passion for learning and apply what you learn  
• Career options- not just technician, can sell parts, design parts, trainer
• Owning their shop one day is a goal. This goal has an entrepreneurial drive
  • Michael wants to be the leader of the pack
• Reliable safety transportation business- a new spin on automotive perspective
• 50% of first-year students leaving the program
• These students say ‘bring it on’ new technology does not scare them
• Paid dealership training for Cheyanne
• OE dealerships/brands continue to create internship programs for college automotive students

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Resources:

• Thanks to Ashlynn Poole,  Michael Wheeler and Cheyanne Keith for their contribution to the aftermarket’s premier podcast.
• Link to the ‘BOOKS‘ page highlighting all books discussed in the podcast library HERE. Leaders are readers.
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