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Published: May 21, 2024, 4:15 a.m.

Thanks to our Partner, NAPA Auto Care\n\nJim Sennett from AAA focuses on the significance of maintenance in reducing roadside events, the impact of battery and tire issues, and the importance of regular vehicle inspections. He dives into AAA's role in roadside assistance, battery sales, the importance of education in the industry, and the need to shift perception to attract more talent to the skilled trades.\n\nJim Sennett, National Repair Programs Manager, AAA National\n\nShow Notes\n

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• The importance of testing and replacing vehicle batteries (00:01:00)\xa0Discussion about the high number of roadside events AAA responds to each year and the need for proper training and education in the automotive industry.
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• The significance of testing batteries in safety inspections (00:01:59)\xa0Highlighting the need to test batteries during safety inspections and the impact of seasonal changes on battery performance.
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• Partnership with NAPA to sell AAA batteries (00:03:45)\xa0Discussion about the partnership between AAA and NAPA to sell AAA batteries in NAPA stores and the benefits for AAA members.
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• The need for proper battery testing and maintenance (00:06:32)\xa0Emphasizing the importance of testing batteries, especially with the increasing use of technology in vehicles, and the upcoming program "Test Every Vehicle" with NAPA.
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• Promoting the automotive industry as a rewarding career path (00:10:15)\xa0Encouraging students to consider automotive technology programs as a rewarding career path and the evolution of training programs in the automotive industry.
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• Addressing the shortage of skilled technicians (00:15:20)\xa0Discussion about the shortage of skilled technicians and the importance of promoting skilled trades as a valuable career choice for future generations.
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• The importance of skilled trades (00:16:09)\xa0Discussion on the need to eliminate the stigma around trade careers and advocate for skilled trades as a rewarding career path.
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• Challenges of traditional education (00:16:53)\xa0Reflection on the value of traditional college education and the need to rethink the education system's approach to learning and career preparation.
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• Apprenticeship programs and earning while learning (00:19:50)\xa0Discussion on the benefits of apprenticeship programs, earning while learning, and the potential for launching apprentice programs in partnership with NAPA.
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• Industry challenges and opportunities (00:21:04)\xa0Insights into the automotive industry, the need for more technical expertise due to technological advancements, and the potential for growth in the field.
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• Role of independent repair shops and competition (00:28:26)\xa0Discussion on the importance of independent repair shops, the role of competition, and the significance of customer relationships in the automotive industry.
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• Engaging with students and education initiatives (00:30:20)\xa0The importance of engaging with high school students, promoting automotive careers, and the need for industry involvement in educational initiatives.
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