QuestionI'm 18 years old, finished high school not long ago, starting college, planing to go in to the automotive service management program, is an Associate degree. After that where can i go to get more education on automotive? I originally plan to study Business for a second major, so Later on in my life i can start up my own shop and manage things my self. Im not sure if my choice is correct, and I wanted to find out more bout the automotive career? what are some sources I can go to?
Thank you for your time
Sincerely yours
Yao
Answer You impress me as an ambitious, hard working person who really wants to to do something with their life, and I know in my heart you're going succeed even beyond your expectations. You pose a very good question, you're answers though won't be found on the internet.
Ask around and find out which auto shops in your area have been established for years, give the manager of these places a call and make an appointment with them, and ask this very same question.
My experience would offer this opinion; an automotive service management program would be an excellent choice, along with a degree from the school of hard knocks (an old saying meaning, to learn from life experience). You should seek a job at an auto shop, and don't be afraid to start from the ground up. About a million years ago (actually 37 years ago) I couldn't find a job in any shop because the economy was tight, so I offered to sweep up floors and take out trash in exchange for hanging around an automotive dealer and watching what was going on. It wasn't long before it turned into a paying job. Some mechanics are eager to share their knowledge, some not. Soon I was turning wrenches, even sent to a couple manufacture's factory training courses. My life turned a different direction when I enlisted in the Air force and became an aircraft maintenance crew chief, but as for you, school would be an excellent choice, but really, take up a part time job turning wrenches, preferably at an automotive dealership, and don't be afraid to run for parts, sweep up or put tools away. This experience will make you an excellent leader because you'll know what it's like for all the people you'll be leading.
I hope this helps, best of luck. I envy you, at the start of your life and full of ambition and hope. I'll be around for a while, and hope to hear from you. Take care.
