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Dominic
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Should I go to a trade school to learn auto mechanics?
I will be graduating high school in May of 2021. I want to get into the career of auto mechanics and I'm not sure where to start. Should I go to a trade school to get started, or apply for a job at a shop and learn from other mechanics? #jobs #career #autotech
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Peter Trench
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Hi Dominic,
You should try to go to Trade School if you want to become an auto technician. If you already have some knowledge it is possible to get a job as a mechanic now, but the trade school will help you earn more money. There is a shortage of auto techs (mechanics) at New Car dealerships and the pay is good. Most vehicles have a lot of electronics that factor into the repair. Once you get a job at a New Car Dealership, they will offer more training in the vehicles they sell.
I hope this helps.
Talk to you soon.
You should try to go to Trade School if you want to become an auto technician. If you already have some knowledge it is possible to get a job as a mechanic now, but the trade school will help you earn more money. There is a shortage of auto techs (mechanics) at New Car dealerships and the pay is good. Most vehicles have a lot of electronics that factor into the repair. Once you get a job at a New Car Dealership, they will offer more training in the vehicles they sell.
I hope this helps.
Talk to you soon.
Josh Scott
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Atlanta, Georgia
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Hi Dominic,
If trade school is something you can do, then I would definitely recommend it (for any trade). This will help you to get promotions and earn more in your trade. It shows an employer that you are very serious about your craft when applying in a competitive field. It will also help you to learn the business side of things if you decide to one day open your own shop. Education is key! It would give you a leg up. Not to say you can never do it or be successful without trade school, it would just be a huge help. I hope this helps.
If trade school is something you can do, then I would definitely recommend it (for any trade). This will help you to get promotions and earn more in your trade. It shows an employer that you are very serious about your craft when applying in a competitive field. It will also help you to learn the business side of things if you decide to one day open your own shop. Education is key! It would give you a leg up. Not to say you can never do it or be successful without trade school, it would just be a huge help. I hope this helps.