Register for the second quarter meeting of the Arkansas Trucking Association Maintenance & Technology Council to be held Thursday, June 13 at 10:30 at Embassy Suites NWA, 3303 Pinnacle Hills Parkway, Rogers, AR 72758.

Session 1: Technician Recruiting
Presented Marc Brune, Development Manger, Mentor Mentee

Within the technician shortage, fleet businesses are increasingly focusing on "growing your own" technicians. This approach not only addresses the immediate need for skilled technicians but also helps build a talent pipeline, and a significant competitive advantage. On average mentoring advances skill acquisition by 30% The catch? Building a great program demands time, commitment, and flexibility. Marc Brune from Mentor Mentee will share best practices for recruiting, retention and accelerating competency through mentoring.

Topics covered include:

• Recruiting: Opportunities to attract new talent to your organization.
• Apprenticeship vs. Technical Mentoring: Understanding the differences and benefits.
• Identifying and Supporting Great Mentors: How to find and nurture mentors who can guide new technicians effectively.
• Improving Retention with Career Pathways: Creating clear career paths to keep your technicians engaged and motivated.

Implementing Real Technical Mentoring: Practical steps to develop and integrate a successful technical mentoring program within your organization.


SESSION 2
ATA Technician Championship Committee Meeting
Presented by Technician Championship Chair Ryan Womack, McKee Foods Transportation

We are one month away from the 2024 Technician Championship. The Tech Committee will meet to run through the event schedule, review outstanding needs and discuss plans for a successful event. If you are part of the committee or would like to serve, please make plans to attend.