Shop Talk: Will new immigration policies affect workforce development? Hear our 2024 superlatives.
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Josh, Elliott, and John talk about any potential changes to immigration policy, the quest for good talent, and their top headlines of 2024.
1:04 - John believes workforce development is the single biggest headwind to the industry
5:20 - Josh looks for the silver lining if contractors have labor shortages
7:11 - John shares that 25% of mechanics are 55 and older and other retirement statistics
12:12 - John talks about success stories from the ARA job board
17:15 - Elliott talks about his optimism for the future and Gen Z and Gen Alpha's propensity for the circular economy
19:00 - Josh weighs in the future as well
20:45 - John asks Josh and Elliott what stands out to them about 2024
25:22 - Elliott begins the discussion about what he's most excited about in 2025
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