In this episode, our hosts Mike Nelson and Derek Foster interview Matthew Perry from the Auto-Body Program at Hudson Valley Community College! Matt highlights for us that there need not always be a line between a college degree and trade schooling; sometimes, you can have both!

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Matthew Perry - Hudson Valley Community College

00:16 - Introduction

07:13 - HVCC’s Auto-Body Program: What it Offers and Where It Can Take You

15:41 - Who Can Benefit From the Program? Anybody!

19:28 - Evolving Car Technology: Keeping Up With the Times

25:49 - Student Success: An Uplifting Track Record!

30:39 - Hailstorms: A (Car) Roofer’s Best Friend

32:46 - A Golden Chance: Come in Early, Stay Longer, Work Smart, and Make a Mint!

36:15 - Work is What You Make of It!

38:05 - Enrollment: Easy Options Galore!

40:39 - How to Know if Auto-Body Would Be a Good Career Path For You

42:24 - How to Get in Touch and Closing Thoughts