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Would it really improve my chances of getting an auto mechanic job if I take an Automotive Technician program at my local college? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 3 weeks ago by Fried15793@lemmy.ml to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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So, I live near Toronto, Ontario, Canada and I have been thinking of getting a job as an auto mechanic and I saw that my local college has an Automotive Technician program available with a co-op option.

It is also important to note that Canada is now in a bad recession (and not really because of Trump's tariffs, but rather the very high taxes, regulations, and lots of wasteful government spending). However, I did hear that the automotive mechanic trade is pretty recession-proof (because people will still need their cars fixed even in a recession and will be less likely to buy a new car).

I just thought that taking the Automotive Technician would really improve my chances of getting into the trade because I just don't have any previous work experience. I also live in an area where the unemployment rate is amongst the highest in my province.

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[–] Grimy@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

More education is always a good thing. Diplomas are probably a requirement for high end luxury shops that pay better. I had a friend who worked in a Ferrari dealership as a mechanic, he made good money.

You can look up average starting salaries online coming out with different diplomas and compare them. Trade schools will have the info usually somewhere on their website. Might give you a better idea.

Another quick tidbit but it's a good time to ask yourself if you want to work on cars badly enough that you are willing to drive a shit car to do it. There are much much better salaries in aviation for essentially the same type of jobs. It's better to be working on planes for a living so you can afford to work on cars as a hobby.

[–] CanadaPlus@lemmy.sdf.org 3 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

More education is always a good thing.

I mean, it's not free in multiple senses. Presumably OP is hoping to make money, not just have more credentials for their own sake at great cost.

But also, yes, ~nobody is hiring mechanics off the street in Canada.