Numbers: Are Shops Keeping Techs Longer?
Shop owners reported in the 2023 Ratchet+Wrench Industry Survey that despite the technician shortage, they are holding on to their techs longer. On the other side of that equation, the need for techs has led 26% of shop owners to create an apprenticeship program to solve their labor shortage challenges.
Tech Tenure (in years)
- <1: 3%
- 1-2: 11%
- 3-4: 23%
- 5+: 63%
Does Your Shop Have an Apprenticeship Program?
- Yes: 26%
- No: 74%