Tech schools need further support to bolster the technician career path

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Written By Jennifer Joslyn

A growing technician shortage has many scrambling to figure out how to fill spots in repair shops as the previous generation leaves or retires. According to a panel at the Fall 2022 HD Repair Forum, technical schools are the key and these programs should be heavily promoted.

Once students are enrolled in these programs, they need further support. Transitioning students into technicians is no easy task, and encouraging students to cultivate skills like adaptability and critical observation will come in handy when they officially enter the workforce.

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