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The Job Shadow and the Education Mountain [E165]
Episode 165 • 18th December 2024 • Diagnosing the Aftermarket A to Z • LSTN Media LLC
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Matt Fanslow discusses his experience with a student from a local school who came to job shadow. This encounter highlights the challenges of training newcomers to the automotive repair profession, especially those lacking basic mechanical knowledge. Matt reflects on the student's unpreparedness and the broader issues within automotive education. He emphasizes the need for extended training programs and proper mentorship to adequately prepare individuals for careers as automotive technicians.

Show Notes

  • Job Shadowing Experience (00:01:19)
  • Student's Attire and Demeanor (00:02:32)
  • Tour of the Shop (00:03:39)
  • Understanding the Complexity of Automotive Work (00:05:09)
  • Student's Lack of Mechanical Background (00:07:24)
  • Pathways to Becoming a Technician (00:11:38)
  • Challenges in Training Duration (00:12:39)
  • Tools and Basic Knowledge Required (00:13:51)
  • Complexity of Troubleshooting (00:15:15)
  • Educational System's Demands (00:16:25)
  • Need for Extended Training Programs (00:17:58)
  • Challenges in Automotive Training (00:20:06)
  • Changing Backgrounds of New Entrants (00:21:07)
  • Shift in Learning Environments (00:22:28)
  • Expectations and Frustration in Training (00:25:01)
  • Encouraging Job Shadowing (00:26:07)

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The Aftermarket Radio Network: https://aftermarketradionetwork.com/

Remarkable Results Radio Podcast with Carm Capriotto: Advancing the Aftermarket by Facilitating Wisdom Through Story Telling and Open Discussion. https://remarkableresults.biz/

Diagnosing the Aftermarket A to Z with Matt Fanslow: From Diagnostics to Metallica and Mental Health, Matt Fanslow is Lifting the Hood on Life. https://mattfanslow.captivate.fm/

Business by the Numbers with Hunt Demarest: Understand the Numbers of Your Business with CPA Hunt Demarest. https://huntdemarest.captivate.fm/

The Auto Repair Marketing Podcast with Kim and Brian Walker: Marketing Experts Brian & Kim Walker Work with Shop Owners to Take it to the Next Level. https://autorepairmarketing.captivate.fm/

The Weekly Blitz with Chris Cotton: Weekly Inspiration with Business Coach Chris Cotton from AutoFix - Auto Shop Coaching. https://chriscotton.captivate.fm/

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