Automotive schools may have been concerned over the longevity of the industry at the beginning of the financial crisis, but now car manufacturing has experienced one of the biggest recoveries that is currently happening amidst a number of cutbacks.
Detroit was one of the most affected areas during the recession in the beginning, helping to make Michigan the state with the highest unemployment rate. However, CNN reports that the area is now facing a comeback that is giving hope to those in the automotive industry.
Some of the strides the city has made recently include General Motors (GM) filing for one of the biggest public stock offerings in the nation”s history and Chrysler hiring on new workers. Some analysts have called Detroit a bright spot in the economy, but many recognize there is still a long way to go in terms of restoring the market to what it was prior to the recession.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the sector is expected to see a 5 percent growth in job opportunities through 2018.
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.
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.
A new organization has launched a website along with a challenge to consumers in the U.S. to buy products that are "Made in America."