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Hiring Under 18: Lessons From a Shop That Does It Right

Hiring Under 18: Lessons From a Shop That Does It Right

Update: 2025-10-15
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John Perez, Sr. Director of Talent Acquisition at Sonic Automotive, shares how they built a junior apprenticeship program for students under 18. From earning executive buy-in to keeping kids safe in the shop, John breaks down how they’re developing the next generation of technicians by starting earlier than most.

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Hiring Under 18: Lessons From a Shop That Does It Right

Hiring Under 18: Lessons From a Shop That Does It Right

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