Erik Ulintz is a World Class Technician and one of the best of the best at Toy Barn in Dublin, OH. He’s a member of the most elite technician fraternity in our industry. We talked with Erik about his journey to achieve this impressive status and what it means to him, his employer, his peers and his customers. Listen in to hear all about Erik’s thoughts on how to succeed as a technician, the need for ongoing training and what’s next for Erik and the industry he has come to love:

• How Erik got into the industry and why he became a technician.
• The background and training that helped him succeed.
• The educational opportunities for those aspiring to be a technician.
• What is the World Class Technician program and how to qualify.
• What qualifications you need to achieve WCT status.
• What it means to employers, customers and other technicians.
• The importance of continuous learning for technicians and how online training can help keep up with a changing industry.
• What’s next in preparing for what’s to come in automotive technology.

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