Engaging Young Minds in Diesel

Beyond the Wrench

Ray Clark, Director of Training and Development for Truck Country and Stoops Freightliner, shares insights on the industry's need to collaborate with schools. He emphasizes the importance of building relationships with students starting in middle school, discusses challenges in getting counselors to advocate for the trades, and highlights key elements for conducting effective advisory committee meetings.
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About Our Guest:
Ray Clark
Director of Training and Development, Truck Country and Stoops Freightliner
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About Our Host:
Jay Goninen
Co-Founder & President, WrenchWay
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Chapters

1. Engaging Young Minds in Diesel (00:00:00)

2. Truck Country & Stoops Update (00:01:38)

3. Building Middle School Relationships (00:17:31)

4. Challenges with Counselors (00:29:06)

5. School Donations (00:40:20)

6. Advisory Committee Meetings (00:43:27)