Apprenticeships About the Program: Auto Repair Transformation is addressing the urgent technician shortage in the auto repair industry by expanding access to apprenticeship training for women, BIPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+, and low-income communities. Our program creates a paid debt-free pathway to a stable, well- compensated career while also working with industry partners to foster welcoming shop environments that retain diverse talent. By disrupting the toxic culture that has excluded marginalized groups for too long, we aim to strengthen the workforce, diversify the industry, and ensure its long-term sustainability. 2024 IMPACT In 2024, A.R.T. laid the groundwork to become a Registered Apprenticeship Program for auto technicians. We expanded our curriculum, trained multiple apprentices, added a Program Director with experience in building trades apprenticeship programs, and welcomed another Technician Mentor with teaching experience to increase capacity. A strategic plan was developed to create a pre-apprenticeship pathway to serve formerly incarcerated individuals, foster youth, and parenting youth . Graduates advanced into leadership roles, and our DEIAB training for partner shops was created to ensure more inclusive workplaces, proving that equity strengthens both businesses and the workforce.
technician mentor trained ONE
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apprentice completed 2-year track and is moving on to 4-year master tech track
tech mentor added w/ 35 years industry +instructor experience
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