{"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":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4660,"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.\n00:00 Lack of Professional Pathways\n09:46 Substitute Teaching at BOCES\n13:37 Reflecting on Career and Education Choices\n20:10 ASE Certification Boosts Technician Salaries\n22:58 \"AvTech: Redefining Learning Approaches\"\n27:03 Diverse Learning Styles Explored\n36:48 Rethinking Student Credentialing Methods\n42:06 Questionable Accreditation Practices\n43:04 Credentialing Standards vs. Budget Priorities\n53:19 Marketing Recognition Impacts Perception\n57:23 EV Safety Certification Overview\n01:02:13 \"Industry Lacks Essential Education\"\n01:06:12 Seeking Support for Innovative Industry Advancement\n01:14:09 Engaging Founding Supporters\n01:15:50 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}