What skills, traits, or preparatory classes would be helpful for the Automotive Technology Program?
• Positive Attitude • Good reading, writing, & math skills • Ability to work accurately • Ability to evaluate and make decisions • Mechanical aptitude • Manual dexterity • Basic computer skills What kind of career can an Automotive Technician expect? The automotive industry has undergone massive changes in recent years. Computers now control almost all 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. Is there a demand for Automotive Technicians? – The international Automotive Technician Network (ATN) asked its members in an online poll to predict what their employment situation would be five years in the future. An alarming 22 percent of the members said they would either be retired or working in an industry other than the automotive industry.
