We love to hear from repairers who make the effort to get out into their community to promote careers in the industry and attract fresh talent and new apprentices.
Kate Presnell of Kate Presnell Bodyworks in Launceston said: "The purpose of our participation at Agfest 2024 was to demonstrate an automotive career exhibition which we found to be a resounding success, showcasing the breadth and depth of opportunities within the automotive industry.
Through engaging interactive offerings of virtual reality spray painting (courtesy of Axalta), demonstrations of vehicle dismantling and reassembling and state of the art tooling which led to engagement and insightful conversations with children, students, parents, career guidance professionals and attendees.
"Valuable insights were gained into the exciting career pathways available locally and globally. Our presence at Agfest reinforced our commitment to nurturing talent and driving the future of automotive excellence. We look forward to continuing to inspire and enpower the next generation of automotive professionals."