Auto Mechanic Named As Top Recession Proof Career
The service industry is suffering in the retail and entertainment areas. There are however, several service industries that will remain necessary and in fact thrive in down times. One of these is the automotive repair industry. Highly trained and skilled, auto mechanics will be able to ride out the recession better than most.
The service industry is suffering in the retail and entertainment areas. There are however, several service industries that will remain necessary and in fact thrive in down times. One of these is the automotive repair industry. Highly trained and skilled, auto mechanics will be able to ride out the recession better than most.
It is becoming harder and harder to secure financing for new cars, and so many people are keeping their older cars for longer and longer periods of time. This will lead to an increase in automotive repairs, maintenance, and towing. Employment for Auto Mechanics is set to increase 14 percent between 2006 and 2016. Most of this growth will be concentrated in automobile dealerships and independent repair shops. The Bureau of Labor Statistics, www.bls.gov, reported recently that jobs for automotive service technicians and mechanics is expected to grow faster than average despite the economic downturn. Many new jobs in the industry will be created, and job opportunities will be significantly higher because many skilled technicians are expected to retire within the next few years.
Jobs will decline however in gasoline service stations because it is becoming less common for them to offer repair services. Small retail operations that offer after warranty repairs will continue to grow.
A majority of these new job prospects are geared towards qualified people who complete high school or postsecondary automotive training programs. Mechanics with a certificate through the Institute of Automotive Service Excellenence (ASE) will be able to demand higher paying jobs.
Auto Mechanics are expected to have good diagnostic skills and problem solving abilities. Formal training in basic electronics and computer courses will have the best opportunities for employment. Formal training is needed due to the high competition for entry-level jobs.
There will always be a demand for skilled automotive repair specialist, and even in times like these, they will find their skills a valuable asset. Auto Mechanics were recently named in the ‘Top 21 Recession Proof Jobs’ by Forbes magazine.
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Posted: April 11th, 2011 under Automobile.
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