Beyond the Wrench

Training & Developing Young Technicians

Cindy Barlow, Director of Industry Relations at WyoTech, joins us to talk about how, as an industry, we’ve neglected training young and entry-level technicians. In this episode, she discusses how shops can better support and develop young talent, why early exposure helps students decide if the industry is the right fit, and how fundamentals, soft skills, and early training are essential to improving retention.

Check out the full video version of the podcast on YouTube!

About the Episode

  • Host: Jay Goninen, WrenchWay, jayg@wrenchway.com
  • Guest: Cindy Barlow, WyoTech, cbarlow@wyotech.edu


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