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[ EMPLOYEES & TRAINING ]
T
he industry's shortage of qualified technicians is top of mind for most fleet maintenance operations. Finding and recruiting
qualified, experienced technicians has
become a daunting process, so many have
increasingly turned to a fresher segment of the
workforce: students and recent graduates. In order
to successfully recruit, hire, and retain young
technicians, it is important to have a mentorship
program in place that will assist the transition
from student to full-time employee.
Mentorships, apprenticeships, and internships
all provide opportunity to raise the bar of a graduate's qualifications. However, the implementation and execution of such a program, especially
a successful one, can be a challenge. Creating a
successful mentorship relationship for students
and recent graduates helps new technicians gain
the technical skills the industry demands of its
future workforce.
TMC's Technician
Apprenticeship Standards
The American Trucking Association's Technology
& Maintenance Council (TMC) formed the
Technician Apprenticeship Standards Task Force
to establish industry guidelines when implementing apprenticeship programs into fleet maintenance operations. The task force was formed to
help standardize these programs in an effort to
help streamline the process of on-the-job technician training.
" In a 2020 Supply and Demand Report from the
Tech Force Foundation, it said that between 2020
and 2024, there was going to be a need for 400,000
automotive technicians, " says Arica Jackson, automotive specialist at UPS and the TMC Technician
Apprenticeship Standards Task Force Chair. " The
goal is to help with that need. "
" The Apprenticeship Standards also make sure
there is a qualified bench, " Jackson adds. " It would
be a shame if we get so tight as an industry that we
are just looking for warm bodies. Men and women
are riding on our work, so wanting to keep the quality of the industry up is the reason why the apprenticeship chambers are so important. It creates a
bench of new technicians that are looking for a
career, but also makes the industry better so that
it isn't just a warm body being thrown into a shop. "
The trucking and automotive industries are not
alone in turning to apprenticeships as a solution
to the need for qualified applicants.
President Donald Trump signed the executive
order (EO) " Establishing Industry-Recognized
»Noregon's Education Program works with
post-high school diesel technician institutions to
provide them with diagnostic software resources.
Photo courtesy of Noregon Systems
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of february2021
Uptime: Will your independent parts distributor become obsolete?
Equipment: How future vehicle technologies will shape maintenance
In the Bay: Why cooling system management is more important than ever
Shop Operations: How mentorship programs can help combat the technician shortage
Drivetrain: Delivering on last-mile vehicles
Fluids & Filtration: Alternative diesel fuel options for greener fleets
Management: Explicit and implicit inspection
Economic Outlook: Points to ponder when preparing for a recovery
Fleet Parts & Components
Tools & Equipment
Classifieds
Guest Editorial: The case for internal tire balancing
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february2021 - Uptime: Will your independent parts distributor become obsolete?
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february2021 - Equipment: How future vehicle technologies will shape maintenance
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february2021 - In the Bay: Why cooling system management is more important than ever
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february2021 - Shop Operations: How mentorship programs can help combat the technician shortage
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february2021 - Drivetrain: Delivering on last-mile vehicles
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february2021 - Fluids & Filtration: Alternative diesel fuel options for greener fleets
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february2021 - Management: Explicit and implicit inspection
february2021 - Economic Outlook: Points to ponder when preparing for a recovery
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