Kia technician training program for veterans helps dealership boost productivity

A dealership worker looks at a car. — Kia America’s Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program helped catapult Caleb Samsel from his job as a lube tech/used-car technician to a certified master technician. (GENERATION KIA)

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Julie Walker

May 16, 2025 04:00 PM

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