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What Kind of Career Can You Expect?
The automotive industry has
under-gone massive changes in recent years. Computers now control
most automotive systems and the aspiring technician is taught to
effectively identify, test, and repair these high-tech systems. The
influx of technology is what makes an automotive career today more
interesting, challenging, and rewarding than ever.
Automotive technicians find work in dealerships, service stations,
automotive sales, independent shops, and specialty shops.
What is the Outlook for Job Opportunities and Pay?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there is a shortage of about 60,000 automotive technicians nation-wide today. A high-tech career in this field offers mobility and job security.
95% of our auto tech graduates are currently working in the field and many techs can make great money in this field. Many techs are paid on a commission rate. Opportunities for employment, high wages, and career advancement have never been greater in the automotive field.
What Skills, Traits, or Prep Classes Would be Helpful?
– Mechanical aptitude
– Manual dexterity
– Computer skills
– Good reading, writing, & math skills
– Willingness to work in a dirty, greasy, and potentially hazardous environment
– Ability to lift heavy objects
– Ability to evaluate and make decisions
– Ability to work accurately
* Students with prior experience or high school training in automotive or diesel technology will receive advanced placement in the program.
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