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#328 The Real Problem Isn’t the Lack of Skilled Labor—It’s Leadership.

April 21, 2025

The technician shortage isn’t just about a lack of interest or younger generations turning away from the trades. It’s about years of failed leadership, broken promises, and workplaces that left passion out in the cold. This week on Wrench Nation we dig deep into one of the industry’s most pressing crises—and we’re not pulling punches. We’re joined by special guest Josh Parnell of Limitless Leadership , a voice that’s challenging the status quo and calling out the cultural rot from […]
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#305 Driving Dreams: Navigating Automotive Futures through Scholarships

December 10, 2023

We are putting the pedal to the metal and exploring the exciting intersection of education, innovation, and passion in the automotive world. Buckle up for an inspiring journey as Regean Bender of Tech Force Foundation pitstops on this very special edition of WrenchNation to discuss the incredible movement that is steering the future of the automotive industry through scholarship, networking, and some serious collaboration to inspire the future of skilled trades AND YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO NOMINATE an upcoming young […]
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#267 SEMA HS Automotive Build Programs Creating Student Opportunities

September 11, 2022

SEMA HS Build Program As technology underhood is evolving to what is a serious amount of data to interpret and diagnose, how will the future technician be able to comprehend & successfully repair vehicle platforms of the future? With so many educators and instructors throughout the country teaching both the basics and the very technology of communicating with modules on a BUS system, for example, The SEMA HS Vehicle Program is designed to promote this vital community of students and […]
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#254 The Great Resignation Bust & Skilled Trades Boom : Automotive Enrollment| Education on the RISE

April 25, 2022

The Great Resignation Bust & Skilled Trades Boom : Automotive Enrollment on the RISE With the old, and quite frankly, beat up headlines of “SKILLED TRADES SHORTAGE IN DIRE STRAIGHTS”….many in the automotive industry ..from Shop owners, dealer franchisees & educators have taken the bull by the horn with huge strides in attracting younger talent towards a career path as an automotive technician. LATEST NEWS REPORT Skilled Trades Enrollment Uptick Many of you are working hard to change the game […]
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