The TechForce Foundation released its 2022 Transportation Technician Supply & Demand Report.
The report revealed that the supply of incoming automotive technicians from post-secondary programs dropped 11.8 percent last year.
Additionally, the supply of program graduates slipped 2.6 percent and 0.4 percent, respectively, in the diesel and collision repair segments but has fallen by a combined 17 percent over the past five years.
According to a press release, TechForce estimates demand for new entrant automotive/diesel/collision repair technicians - for new positions, replacements for occupational separations, and unfilled positions from prior years - will reach 232,000 in 2022 and total well over 900,000 through 2026.
“This year’s report underscores not only the challenges we face in attracting, training, and retaining technicians but also the boundless opportunities for talented young people to build successful, rewarding careers in one of the world’s most dynamic and technology-intensive industries,” said TechForce Foundation CEO Jennifer Maher in the press release. “The solution to this crisis lies in industry, nonprofit, education and government partners working together to build awareness, curiosity and interest in these careers among our youth.”
To view the full report, click here.
