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• CarMax ramps up spring hiring across U.S.
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  Jan2012

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  The largest retailer of used cars in the nation has announced plans to hire more than 965 new workers for locations across the U.S.

  CarMax Incorporated said that it is looking for qualified workers with auto technician training, sales and service operators, purchasing agents and business managers for full- and part-time permanent positions. The company said that most technician positions do not require previous automotive experience.

  Pam Hill, director of selection and recruiting for CarMax, said the company provides quality careers with great benefits for automotive professionals looking to expand into retail.

  "CarMax is looking for candidates who are dependable, team oriented, possess strong customer service skills and have high integrity," Hill stated. "We also look for individuals who have a willingness to work the varied hours of a retail work environment."

  The Virginia-based company has been voted by FORTUNE magazine as one of its "100 Best Companies to Work For" for the past 8 years.

  According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment opportunities for automobile service technicians are expected to be good through 2018, and should be best for those who complete postsecondary automotive technician training.

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• Bridgestone Retail continues to create jobs with more store openings planned ...
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  Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) said it created more than 650 new jobs last year with the opening of 62 new automotive tire and service locations across the U.S.

  The company said it expects to continue to add more workers with automotive technician training and other needed skills as it will open its 2,200th location within the next six months.

  BSRO operates Firestone Auto Care, Tires Plus, ExpertTire and Wheel Works. Company president Matt Hoskins said the business is always looking for new employees to help drivers maintain their vehicles longer.

  "Our people are our strength," Hoskins added. "As we grow our business we're creating a lot of great job opportunities for people who take pride in providing world-class customer service and want to work with an organization that's on the move and where they can grow their careers. We're looking for great teammates who want to grow with us."

  According to a recent survey 70 percent of vehicle owners reported that they planned to drive their current vehicle for 150,000 or more miles.

  The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that employment opportunities for automotive service technicians are expected to be good for those with advanced postsecondary training.

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• BMW increases production, adds jobs in South Carolina
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  Car maker BMW has announced that it will increase production with a multi-million dollar investment at its South Carolina plant, a move that is expected to create 300 new jobs for those with experience in skilled trades.

  The company made the announcement during a recent ceremony in Spartanburg to commemorate the completion of 2 million vehicles since starting production in the U.S. in 1994.

  Frank-Peter Arndt, BMW group board member in charge of production, said the company will expand its X-model family line over the next several years.

  "I am delighted to announce today, over the next three years, we plan to invest nearly $900 million. With this investment, we will be able to produce 350,000 units here in the mid-term," Arndt stated. "This is one reaction to the rising global demand for our BMW X Models."

  BMW said that with the addition of the 300 new jobs this year, the plant will employ nearly 7,500 workers at the Spartanburg facility.

  The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that employment opportunities for motor vehicle and parts manufacturing are expected to be better for workers with advanced postsecondary training in the skilled trades.
   

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• Michigan looks to ramp up its skilled trades workforce for auto industry
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  As Michigan's auto industry begins to rebound from the economic downturn, industry officials look to close the skills gap in the manufacturing and high-end technology sectors.

  According to the Center for Automotive Research in Ann Arbor, the minimum education now required for an assembly-line job at a car manufacturing plant is a two-year college degree.

  Economics professor Charles Ballard told the Detroit Free Press that Michigan needs to invest in the education of its future skill trades workforce.

  "If there's any lesson that we should take away, it's that we need to ramp up the skills of our workforce," Ballard told the news agency. "All the richest states have one thing in common: They have a high proportion of college degrees."

  Michigan performs below average when it comes to producing college graduates.

  Economists are forecasting that Michigan will end this year with the first positive net increase in jobs since 2000 and predict even more job growth over the next two years.

  The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that professionals with an advanced postsecondary degree have the potential to earn $500 more per week than those with a high school diploma or less.

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• U.S. auto sales continue to rebound
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  A new report has found that those with automobile technician training may be busy in the future, as more cars have hit the road recently in the U.S.

  According to the report by the Great American Group, auto sales in the U.S. jumped 7 percent in October, with Chrysler and Hyundai leading the way.

  Mike Marchlik, national sales and marketing director for the Great American Group, told the International Business Times that the increase in car sales across the country is another encouraging sign for the auto industry.

  "We've seen this trend all year," Marchlik told the news agency. "Because if you look at the year-over-year comparison, it has to go up at this point. The previous year's numbers are really beat up. The denominator was really low. Part of the reason for recovery is the fact that this past year was really low."

  Overall, more than 1 million new cars were sold during October 2011, helping other industries, including the metal stamping market and tire sales, report record revenues as well.

  The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports job opportunities for auto service technicians and mechanics are best for those who have completed formal automotive technician training.
   

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