[Author: Tom Junge, 07.17 | Keywords: Iowa Field Director, Technicians] Where can I find a tech? This is a question Iím frequently asked by dealers. As a matter of fact, one day in early June I heard it from not one, but three dealers. Finding technicians has been a problem for years and I donít see that changing anytime soon. It may even get worse as more baby boomers retire. While there is no easy answer, some dealers have found success when it comes to recruiting and retaining techs. Hereís a look at what has worked for them. Retention I cannot… Read More »
BEATRICE – The Southeast Nebraska Career Academy Partnership is growing, and so is the level of college credit courses being taken by high school students. Director of SENCAP, Dr. Randy Nelson says of 44 high schools in the service area of Southeast Community College, only a handful don’t participate in the project. Nelson says SENCAP has put together information on the career academy and the dual credit advantage program, over the past five years. Nelson, meeting with the SCC Board in Milford Tuesday, said the SENCAP program has registered a 139% growth in student participation over the past five years,… Read More »
