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Shop Owners, do you have an apprenticeship program at your shop? If not, why not? With so many shops looking for techs these days, perhaps one of the best ways is to grow your own. On of the best programs out there is the NAPA Apprenticeship Program. https://member.napaautocare.com/getmedia/3f59adca-04c7-4be1-9f79-c551a25f0065/1-AutoCare-Apprentice-Program-Handbooks.pdf?ext=.pdf I know, I know, you may have immediate needs for a tech, I get that. But if we all start today to hire an apprentice, we are building for the future. And with the right program, you can get a tech up to speed in a lot less time than you think. Plus, how long have you been looking for that tech you need? I would like to hear from shop that have an apprenticeship program, and how it's working for them.

The International Automotive Technicians Network (iATN) announced the launch of iATN Auto Pro Careers, a new service that allows industry professionals to create profiles and search for new jobs, while also giving employers the opportunity to post open positions and search for qualified candidates. By the way, if you do not belong to the IATN, you should join. It's a great resource for technical information. Here's a link for more information: http://www.searchautoparts.com/motorage/references-service-information-service-repair/new-iatn-auto-pro-careers-service-simplifies-