Many preconceived notions about career and technology have been discredited by the COVID-19 epidemic. Particularly, the demand for transportation technicians is on the rise since transportation technicians (mechanics are) have been declared essential workers by government.
Many people, including students and professionals, don’t realize the possibilities and potential success in transportation technology and repair.
Oft underestimated “blue collar”Or “grease monkey”Transport technicians are highly-tech jobs “new collar”Jobs that require computer skills and proficiency with digital engineering are highly sought after. Transportation technicians are critical for maintaining and restoring America’s economy after the pandemic. These skilled workers are essential to America’s continued success. They ensure that food and medicine trucks get to their destinations quickly and that emergency vehicles transport them safely and securely.
Many people choose to repair and maintain their older vehicles rather than buying new ones. This increases the need for skilled transport technicians.
Recent surveys have shown that there is a greater interest in transportation technology, both among young students and career changers who may have lost their jobs or been furloughed due to the pandemic. A survey of high school students shows that more than half want to do something else than a four year degree and 70% want to choose their own educational path.
“Despite record rates of unemployment, there continues to be strong demand for our graduates,”Jerome Grant is the CEO of Universal Technical Institute. “Employers need skilled technicians to fill essential jobs and, as many in our nation look for new paths to prosperity, we’re seeing growing interest in our programs and in technical careers.”
Transportation technology is a great choice for hands-on learners who are interested in the latest engineering and have a passion for it.
“A NASA space shuttle has approximately 400 thousand lines of code, but a modern car has approximately 100 million lines of code,”Mike Pressendo is chief marketing and strategy officer at TechForce Foundation. This non-profit organization supports students in their educational journey to a successful career as professional technicians. “These are skilled, well-paying, technical jobs.”
TechForce Foundation provides a career guide at www.techforcefoundation.org to help both students and job changers. techforce.org/careerguide, and “Because I’m a Tech”Promotional campaign in which technicians share stories about their successful and secure careers as skilled technicians.
You can find more information about the secure and rewarding careers in transportation technology at www.transportationtech.com techforce.org.
