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Where Have All The Graduates Gone

The number of quality entry-level techs graduating from vo-tech schools continues to slump. So what are you doing about it? As the saying goes, if you’re not a part of the solution, you’re a part of the problem.

The Next Generation: Difficulties Shop Owners have Recruiting New Blood into the Industry

The economy of our great nation has been strong enough of late that young folks who have the desire to succeed and become proficient at something can choose many career routes to follow. Unfortunately for us, repairing damaged vehicles doesn’t seem to be at the top of their wish lists. Computers, sales, various unionized trades … these choices rate higher than our industry. Just look at attendance at various vo-tech schools. More class space is allocated to other career choices, and more students attend classes for other career choices than they do for autobody repair.

Body Bangin’: Recruiting Young People with Kurt Lawrance

Live from the Southeast Collision Conference, Micki Woods interviews Kurt Lawrance of KTL Restorations about a unique program he and his wife created to recruit young people to the automotive industry.

AASP/NJ Reconnects at Annual Meeting

The meeting consisted of a board of directors election, a special awards ceremony and an education session from CCC.

The Tech Shortage: Understanding Young People’s Career Choices

WIN and BodyShop Business partnered on an exclusive, first-of-its-kind survey to try to get to the root of young people’s feelings about a career in collision.

In Search of a Good Technician

All too often, an owner’s solution to low production is to hire more people. However, if the shop is not properly organized for production, more employees will only add to the confusion and adversely affect your income.

Pro Spot Announces First i4Ever Spot Welder Trade-Up Promotion

Pro Spot announced that it is offering their loyal customers who currently have an i4 Spot Welder a trade-in credit to use toward the purchase of a brand-new i4s Smart Spot Welder

New Vehicle Electronics: Are You In or Are You Out?

Vehicle technology is changing at an unprecedented rate. So you will need to decide: are you in or are you out?

‘Extremely Exciting Times’ for Auto Body Program at Greene County Career and Technology Center in Southwestern Pennsylvania

The program has upgraded its equipment and re-engaged with the local business community, and is considering expanding its body shop.

Collision Students Vying for Trip to SkillsUSA State Competition Featured in Dayton Daily News

Voss Collision Center in Dayton, Ohio, recently hosted a qualifying round for the SkillsUSA state competition.