In these trying economic times, there aren't many professions that aren't suffering. There are only a few industries that aren't being affected, and many upcoming high school graduates and anyone looking for a career path are beginning to consider longevity when it comes to choosing a career. At this point, the economy is unstable, and a career that won't suffer in a recession is becoming a major factor when choosing a future occupation.
Certainly the service industry is suffering in the area of retail and entertainment. However, there are several service industries that will remain necessary, and could in fact thrive in trying 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.
Since it is becoming harder to secure financing for new cars, many people are holding on to their older cars for longer periods of time. This of course, will lead to an increase in automotive repairs, maintenance, and towing. Employment of Auto Mechanics is set to increase 14 percent between now and 2016. Most of this will be centered around automobile dealerships and independent repair shops. Many new jobs, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, will be created, and job opportunites will be significantly higher because many skilled technicians are exprected to retire within the next few years.
Small retail operations that offer after warranty repairs will continue to grow. Jobs will decline however in gasoline service stations because it is becoming less common for them to offer repair services.
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 and problem solving skills. Formal training is needed in basic electronics and computer courses for people to develop these skills.
Recently, automotive mechanics were named in the 'Top 21 Recession Proof Jobs' by Forbes magazine. There will always be a demand for those skilled in automotive repair, and even through tough economic times, they will find their skills a valuable asset.
Certainly the service industry is suffering in the area of retail and entertainment. However, there are several service industries that will remain necessary, and could in fact thrive in trying 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.
Since it is becoming harder to secure financing for new cars, many people are holding on to their older cars for longer periods of time. This of course, will lead to an increase in automotive repairs, maintenance, and towing. Employment of Auto Mechanics is set to increase 14 percent between now and 2016. Most of this will be centered around automobile dealerships and independent repair shops. Many new jobs, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, will be created, and job opportunites will be significantly higher because many skilled technicians are exprected to retire within the next few years.
Small retail operations that offer after warranty repairs will continue to grow. Jobs will decline however in gasoline service stations because it is becoming less common for them to offer repair services.
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 and problem solving skills. Formal training is needed in basic electronics and computer courses for people to develop these skills.
Recently, automotive mechanics were named in the 'Top 21 Recession Proof Jobs' by Forbes magazine. There will always be a demand for those skilled in automotive repair, and even through tough economic times, they will find their skills a valuable asset.
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