Beyond the Wrench

Growing the Auto Industry Funnel: Recruiting, Training, & Inspiring the Next Gen

Jay Goninen

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Justin Allen has been in the automotive industry since 1998—and now, as a Regional Field Trainer for Hunter Engineering Company, his passion is training the next generation of technicians. In this episode, Justin breaks down how he got his start under the hood with his dad, tips for technicians that want to sharpen their skills with training, and how the industry needs to change its attitude toward young people walking in the door.

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