Ford CEO Says There Aren't Enough Mechanics. Then a Mechanic Responds

Re:Ford CEO Says There Aren't Enough Mechanics. Then a Mecha... by reop2whiskey on Tuesday October 07, 2025 @02:29PM (#45506872)

Its not that there is not enough education, its that there is too many regulatory barriers preventing licensing. It should be more like the DMV where anyone can take a test and get licensed if they pass. Forced experience and education requirements are touted as essential but are truly nothing more than regulatory moat building.

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Re:Ford CEO Says There Aren't Enough Mechanics. Then a Mecha... by akoboldfrying on Tuesday October 07, 2025 @04:08PM (#45508183)

Maybe a test should be sufficient, but that test should be comprehensive, i.e., passing it should mean you had to do the education (formally or informally).

(Would you want someone performing surgery on you who "passed a test" but didn't have any formal education or training experience?)

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Re:Ford CEO Says There Aren't Enough Mechanics. Then a Mecha... by cafard on Wednesday October 08, 2025 @10:12AM (#45516408)

I don't know about "not ... not enough education". Have a look at https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/04/us/politics/army-recruiti...

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