Service repair industry faces skills gap

摘要

Vehicles are becoming increasingly complex, and America needs a new generation of skilled, trained technicians to service these vehicles. But the skills of auto repair technicians are failing to keep up. And data shows that the sector is facing demands from both growth and the retirement of current technicians. The Association of Private Sector Colleges and Universities took a look at the skills gap currently facing the automotive industry. The country's growing dependence on automotive technology means the demand for highly skilled auto and die-sel truck technicians will continue to rise. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that employment in the automotive repair sector will increase 9 percent from 2012 to 2022; and diesel mechanic demand will grow by 12 percent. One report projects that we could witness 120,000 new job opportunities in the transportation technician sector over this decade.