Fixing the Talent Gap in America’s Auto Service Bays

In this episode, I examine the talent gap that is hampering automotive service bays at car dealerships nationwide. The National Automobile Dealers Association’s (NADA) new apprenticeship program—developed with the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and approved by the U.S. Department of Labor—offers paid training, mentor-led rotations, and a structured skills checklist that truly builds competence. It creates a sustainable pathway into a high-demand, debt-free career—especially meaningful for rural communities working to develop local talent as vehicles incorporate more software and electronics every year.