The future of the auto industry is electric. Will mechanics be out of work?

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The Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts 'little or no change' from 2021 to 2031 for automotive service technicians. But change is coming.

Retooling the trade

"Older technicians are just not that interested in making that change and retooling their toolbox," he added. Favre says an introduction to electric vehicles class is now mandatory for all transportation students at Wake Tech, and about 1 in 4 choose to continue EV-specific training.

 

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