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Employment opportunities are excellent for the student who completes one of the Automotive Technology Programs at Cypress College. The demand for automotive technicians is high and students trained at Cypress College have an excellent opportunity for career placement.
The automotive industry is growing at the same time many technicians are aging and retiring. New technology is also increasing the demand for technicians who can diagnose advance vehicle electronic systems and hybrid power systems. Employment opportunities exist in the following areas:
- Automotive dealerships
- Independent and franchised repair centers
- Automotive corporate and regional office based in Southern California
The automotive related job market is expected to grow
as shown in the table below:
| |
2004 Employment |
2014 Employment |
# Change |
% Change |
Annual Job Openings |
State of California |
471,100 |
548,700 |
77,600 |
15.75% |
19,150 |
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2002 Employment |
2012 Employment |
# Change |
% Change |
Annual Job Openings |
Orange County |
38,270 |
45,460 |
7,190 |
17.24% |
1,593 |
Los Angeles County |
110,770 |
117,640 |
6,870 |
6.9% |
3,500 |
Total |
149,040 |
163,640 |
14,060 |
24.14% |
5,093 |
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