F asten Y our S eatbelts! Career Prep Meeting April 24, 2015.

Fasten Your Seatbelts! Career Prep Meeting

April 24, 2015

The Automotive Industry• Forecasted to remain a growing industry• Job growth for auto technicians predicted to reach

17% through 2020• The demand for auto technicians will continue to

increase by 6%; 9% in the U.S.• Driving the demand is a growing population that will

buy and drive more vehicles• The median wage for Automotive Service Technicians

in WI is $35,100 annually; potential to earn $65,000+

• Green Bay Area Public School District Auto lab at WHS is now Bay Link Manufacturing Small Engines is offered at EHS, PHS, and WHS Vehicle Service 1 is offered at EHS and PHS Vehicle Service 1, 2 and 3at EHS

Dual Enrollment = 3 NWTC credits In process of completing NATEF Certification Continued interest in career pathway related to

automotive industry (250% increase in last 5-years)

Pathways: Mobile Equipment Maintenance; Transportation Systems, etc.

Three-year program at East High School Certification NATEF Maintenance & Light

Repair Dual credit/NWTC Remodel – Summer 2015 Grand Opening - Fall 2015

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College• NWTC’s role in the partnership with Green Bay

Area Public School District• Alignment to post-secondary pathways • Labor market trends and feedback from

industry leaders

The Automotive Industry• The Importance of the Partnership • The Role of the Automotive Industry• The Impact of City Stadium Automotive on the

Industry• Developing the future work force

Where We Are Today

Fall 2015

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