Corey Smith interviews Arnold Gacita, president of Petra Automotive Products. They discuss their podcast and what the title of the episode will be. They also talk about the tech shortage in dealerships and ways to retain technicians. Additionally, they touch on how profits can create goodwill. Arnold shares his 32-year history in the automotive industry and how he started his own company. Finally, they discuss Petra's culture and their work with OES while being in 38 countries with over 360 products available at around 4200 dealerships nationwide. Arnold Gacita talks about the charity called Petra Cares that he and his team started. They aimed to help foster kids exiting the foster care program, who are mostly homeless or dead in jail within three years of leaving the program. The charity provides free training as level one mechanics for these disadvantaged youths, and dealerships offer them jobs once they graduate from the seven-week course. This initiative aims to change lives not only for those individuals but also for their future generations by providing them with purpose and hope. Arnold Gacita discusses the impact of showing love and support to foster care children through vocational training. The initial program is for automotive technicians, but the plan is to expand into other industries such as dental and medical assistants. The shortage of skilled workers in these Felds is attributed to a focus on four-year universities over trade schools, which has resulted in an aging workforce that is retiring faster due to COVID-19. To address this issue, Arnold's foundation offers free tuition, transportation, childcare services, and $150 weekly stipends for students attending their programs. Donations are welcome to help fund more classes and expand into additional industries. Arnold Gacita discusses the need for more vocational programs in high schools and mentoring opportunities within dealerships. He emphasizes the importance of looking outside oneself, helping others, and offering retention bonuses to encourage master technicians to stay longer. The impact of their work on foster kids has even affected non-believers, causing them to question their beliefs. The conversation ends with plans for a three-way call with Dante and Corey Smith.