Schools have been forced to reevaluate their recruitment efforts and become more creative in placing students into their programs. Industry alliances have been helpful. The participating TechSmart schools report level or increasing enrollment. All agree that work still needs to be done. The good news is that jobs are plentiful within the Diesel Industry.
Most students graduate already employed.
The bad news is that with the few graduates entering our industry, our members are finding it hard to compete against other Diesel Industry related companies who have better ties to the school. Participating schools are listed and the student is referred to either the school or A.D.S. Headquarters for more information. Costs to be shared by A.D.S. and the schools. Development of a recruiting video with the same message as the brochure. Production to be provided by one of the participating schools using a compilation of available industry video that's personalized to TechSmart.