Thanks to our Partners, AAPEX, NAPA TRACS, and Automotive Management Network This episode explores the distinctions between training and education, comparing the educational systems in the U.S. and Europe and how the automotive industry can support academic institutions. Tanner Brandt emphasizes the value of vocational training and soft skills, while Michael Ingvardsen highlights the advantages of industry collaboration and the need for engaging training resources. Tanner and Michael advocate for a cultural shift in automotive education, calling for long-term industry partnerships and a focus on continuous learning to better equip future technicians. Michael Ingvardsen, Global Technical Training Manager, Nissens Automotive Tanner Brandt, Autodiag Clinic. Tanner’s previous episodes HERE. Show Notes Watch Full Video EpisodeDiscussion on Education vs. Training (00:03:03) Carm emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between training and education in the automotive field.Tanner's Perspective on Training (00:03:53) Tanner discusses the differences between short-term training and long-term educational processes.Michael on European Training Challenges (00:04:48) Michael explains the cultural differences in training attendance between Europe and the U.S.Vacation in Denmark (00:06:26) Carm and Tanner discuss the generous vacation policies in Denmark compared to the U.S.High School Vocational Programs (00:07:25) Tanner shares insights about vocational education systems like BOCES in New York.Shop Owners and Vocational Programs (00:08:19) Carm highlights the need for shop owners to engage with vocational education centers.Challenges in Automotive Education (00:09:12) Tanner addresses misconceptions regarding the readiness of students entering the automotive workforce.Michael's Educational Experience in Denmark (00:10:56) Michael outlines the differences in educational approaches and student opportunities in Denmark.Cost of Education in Denmark (00:13:10) Carm and Michael discuss the free education system in Denmark and its implications.High School Structure in Denmark (00:14:26) Michael explains the schooling structure, including high school and vocational training paths.Career Path in Automotive for Danish Students (00:15:27) Michael describes the four-year training program for students pursuing automotive careers in Denmark.Challenges in Automotive Education (00:17:58) Discussion on why students lack education post-high school and the need for vocational training.Internships and Apprenticeships (00:21:42) Exploration of internships as a result of vocational training and the potential for hands-on experience.Industry Support for Education (00:22:07) Discussion on how companies, like Nissen's, support educational institutions continuously rather than temporarily.Transactional Nature of U.S. Education (00:23:32) Critique of the transactional approach in U.S. automotive education versus long-term support seen in other countries.Instructor Education and Training (00:24:20) Concerns about how current instructors in the U.S. are educated and the validity of their training sources....

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