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TECHNICIAN AND SKILLED TRADES JOB OPPORTUNITIES AND OUTLOOK

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Technician and Skilled Trades JOB OPPORTUNITIES AND OUTLOOK

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1.2 MILLION+ TRANSPORTATION TECHNICIAN JOB OPENINGS PROJECTED BY 2026

According to projections from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, technicians for the transportation industry are in high demand.12 Additionally, many younger workers are choosing jobs outside the trades, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. Shortages loom in the blue-collar sector as the current workforce approaches retirement. That creates opportunity for our graduates.

TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGY ARE JUST THE BEGINNING

Find out more about the core programs and manufacturer-specific training programs that Universal Technical Institute offers to help you prepare for an in-demand career as a technician.

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1) UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary.

2) For important information about the educational debt, earnings and completion rates of students who attended this program, and to review the applicable Gainful Employment disclosure, visit www.uti.edu/disclosures.

5) UTI programs prepare graduates for careers in industries using the provided training, primarily as automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians. Some UTI graduates get jobs within their field of study in positions other than as a technician, such as: parts associate, service writer, fabricator, paint and paint prep, and shop owner/operator. UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary.

12) Based on data compiled from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections (2016-2026), www.bls.gov, viewed October 24, 2017. The projected number of annual job openings, by job classification is: Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics, 75,900; Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists, 28,300; Automotive Body and Related Repairers, 17,200. Job openings include openings due to growth and net replacements.