{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Changing The Industry Podcast","title":"Episode 215 - Upending Automotive Credentials With The AVTECC Initiative With David Macholz","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/9e1f74c7\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4928,"description":"In this episode, Lucas and David welcome David Macholz, the President and CEO of AVTECC (Advanced Vehicle Technology Education and Credentialing Coalition), to discuss the evolution of the automotive education industry. David shares his journey from a career in education to leading a company focused on reimagining vehicle technology education. The conversation highlights the need for performance-based certification to address the industry's skills gap. David also emphasizes the importance of moving beyond traditional testing to ensure technicians have the competencies necessary for today's advanced automotive technologies.00:00 Lack of Professional Pathways09:46 Substitute Teaching at BOCES13:37 Reflecting on Career and Education Choices20:10 ASE Certification Boosts Technician Salaries22:58 \"AvTech: Redefining Learning Approaches\"27:03 Diverse Learning Styles Explored36:48 Rethinking Student Credentialing Methods42:06 Questionable Accreditation Practices43:04 Credentialing Standards vs. Budget Priorities53:19 Marketing Recognition Impacts Perception57:23 EV Safety Certification Overview01:02:13 \"Industry Lacks Essential Education\"01:06:12 Seeking Support for Innovative Industry Advancement01:14:09 Engaging Founding Supporters01:15:50 Gratitude for Industry Support","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/TmFutVBA2CXrbhzBSzhfJLpfqgewMMYGUnLcyfdNyvc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM3ODY2LzE2NzQw/ODM5MjItYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}