Academic chairs Dave Macholz and Vinnie Laverdi, discuss automotive training at the college level. Both work in the State University of New York system at community colleges. They cover the importance of soft skills in the industry, the role of mentors, and the need for industry professionals to engage with educational institutions. The episode emphasizes the sophistication of the automotive industry, the potential for growth and advancement in automotive careers and the need to incorporate electric vehicle technology into the curriculum.

Vinnie Laverdi's previous episodes HERE.
Dave Macholz's previous episodes HERE.





Show Notes:




Frustration with the perception of the automotive aftermarket as "mom and pop" businesses
Topics to be discussed: enrollment, working with high schools, A.S. degrees versus I.O.S. degrees,
Co-op programs at community colleges and their benefits
Process of changing the curriculum to incorporate electric vehicle (EV) technology
Importance of industry support and advisory panels in curriculum changes
Building relationships with high school teachers and partnerships with High School centers
Difference between AAS and AOS degrees
Importance of soft skills. Dave has a portfolio Class





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