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On this Saturday, we get to recap the Greater Charlotte Automobile Dealers Association Auto Tech Competition that brought over 300 high schoolers to Charlotte Motor Speedway to compete on diagnosing issues in a high-stakes timed challenge. Students also participated in mock job interviews, connected with industry pros, and explored career paths in an industry that’s actively seeking fresh talent.

We're joined by our good friend Todd Caputo, Ahmad Halawi from the GCADA and George Arrants from ASE to talk about how the technician shortage is a national concern with a local solution, and how they built a competition that fosters recruitment.

Join Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.

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