Techstination interview: GM tackling automotive skilled trades shortage

Techstination interview: GM tackling automotive skilled trades shortage

May 6, 2026 · 9 min

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The episode discusses GM's efforts to address the shortage of automotive skilled trades workers in the U.S. through educational initiatives.

There is a shortage of thousands of automotive skilled trades workers in the U.S. today. And the demand for those workers is growing. GM has ramped up educational efforts to tackle the shortage. How? Technician Excellence Manager Maria Thomas chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

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