1769 11 Automotive Technology
Automotive Technology AS Degree June 2017 Prepared by Los Angeles/Orange County Center of Excellence for Labor Market Research
Occupation Codes and Descriptions Currently, there are four occupations in the standard occupational classification (SOC) system related to automotive technology, and two emerging O*NET occupations: automotive master mechanics and automotive specialty technicians.
SOC (6-Digit) and O*Net Codes (8-Digit) 49-3023
Exhibit 1 – Occupations, job descriptions and sample job title(s) Sample of Reported Job Title Description Titles Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles.
N/A – See Automotive Master Mechanics and Automotive Specialty Technicians
49-3023.01
Automotive Master Mechanics
Repair automobiles, trucks, buses, and other vehicles. Master mechanics repair virtually any part on the vehicle or specialize in the transmission system.
Auto Technician, Automobile Technician, Automotive Service Technician, Automotive Technician, Certified ASE Master Automotive Technician (Certified Automotive Service Excellence Master Automotive Technician), Master Automotive Technician, Master Technician, Mechanic, Shop Foreman, Truck Technician
49-3023.02
Automotive Specialty Technicians
Repair only one system or component A/C Technician (Air on a vehicle, such as brakes, suspension, Conditioning Technician), or radiator. Automobile Mechanic (Auto Mechanic), Automobile Technician, Automotive Technician (Auto Technician), Drivability Technician, Heavy Line Technician,
Lube Technician, Oil Bay Technician, Quick Service Technician, Service Technician 49-3021
Automotive Body and Related Repairers
Repair and refinish automotive vehicle bodies and straighten vehicle frames.
Auto Body Man, Auto Body Repair Technician, Auto Body Repairer, Auto Body Repairman, Auto Body Technician, Autobody Technician, Automotive Painter, Body and Frame Man, Body Man, Body Technician
49-3093
Tire Repairers and Changers
Repair and replace tires.
Alignment Technician, Lube Technician, Service Technician, Tire Buster, Tire Center Supervisor, Tire Changer, Tire Installer, Tire Repairer, Tire Shop Mechanic, Tire Technician
53-6031
Automotive and Watercraft Services Attendants
Service automobiles, buses, trucks, boats, and other automotive or marine vehicles with fuel, lubricants, and accessories. Collect payment for services and supplies. May lubricate vehicle, change motor oil, install antifreeze, or replace lights or other accessories, such as windshield wiper blades or fan belts. May repair or replace tires.
Attendant, Boat Operator, Dock Attendant, Dock Hand, Fuel Attendant, Fuel Dock Attendant, Gas Attendant, Gas Pumper, Marine Fuel Dock Attendant, Service Station Attendant
Source: O*NET Online
Current and Future Employment In Orange County, the number of automotive technology related jobs is expected to increase by 5 percent over the next five years. Nearly 1,800 job opportunities in this group will be available by 2021 due to new job growth and replacement need (e.g., retirements). There are forecasted to be nearly 360 job openings each year during the five-year frame. Exhibit 2 contains detailed employment projections data for these occupations. Since automotive master mechanics and automotive specialty technicians are emerging occupations, data collection is underway and is not yet available; therefore, all current labor market data for automotive service technicians and mechanics includes data for both of these emerging occupations.
Exhibit 2 – Five-year projections for Automotive Technology Jobs in Orange County SOC 49-3023 49-3021 49-3093 53-6031
Occupation Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics Automotive Body and Related Repairers Tire Repairers and Changers Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants TOTAL
2016 2021 Change
2016 2021 % Change
2016 Jobs
2021 Jobs
Annual Openings
6,382
6,665
283
4%
231
1,394
1,530
136
10%
61
769
751
-18
(2%)
26
709
758
49
7%
39
9,255
9,704
449
5%
357
Source: Economic Modeling Specialists International (EMSI) – 2017.2
Earnings In Orange County, the combined entry-level average wage for automotive technology jobs is $11.46 per hour, which is below the MIT Living Wage1 estimate of $14.48 per hour for a single adult living in Orange County. The average annual earnings for this occupation group in Orange County is $42,900 per year, assuming full-time employment. Exhibit 3 contains hourly wages and annual average earnings for these occupations. Entry hourly earnings is the 10th percentile wages, median hourly earnings is the 50th percentile of wages, and experienced hourly earnings is the 90th percentile of wages, demonstrating various stages of employment. Exhibit 3 – Earnings for Automotive Technology Jobs in Orange County, 2016-2021
1
SOC
Occupation
Entry-Level Hourly Earnings
49-3021
Automotive Body and Related Repairers
$12.72
$18.29
$37.24
$45,100
49-3023
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
$11.67
$20.57
$35.44
$46,200
MIT Living Wage Calculator. http://livingwage.mit.edu/
Median Hourly Earnings
Experienced Hourly Earnings
Average Annual Earnings
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants Tire Repairers and Changers
53-6031 49-3093
TOTAL
$9.42
$12.25
$18.47
$26,500
$9.34
$11.84
$20.27
$27,200
$11.46
$18.85
$33.15
$42,900
Source: Economic Modeling Specialists International (EMSI)
Employer Job Postings To identify job postings, the following SOC keywords/search terms were used: automotive master mechanics (49-3023.01), automotive specialty mechanics (49-3023.02), automotive body and related repairers (49-3021), automotive and watercraft service attendants (53-6031) or tire repairers and changers (49-3093). Top Occupations In 2016, there were 1,357 employer postings for automotive technology jobs in Orange County. Over half of the postings (59%) were for automotive and watercraft service attendants (796 job postings). There were 1,191 job postings for automotive technology jobs in 2015, and 946 job postings in 2014. Exhibit 4 – Top occupations in job postings (n=1,357) SOC/O*NET Code
Job Postings, Full Year 2016
Occupation
53-6031
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants
796
49-3023.02
Automotive Specialty Technicians
259
49-3023.01
Automotive Master Mechanics
176
49-3021
Automotive Body and Related Repairers
97
49-3093
Tire Repairers and Changers
29
Source: Labor Insight/Jobs (Burning Glass)
Top Titles The top job titles for employers posting job ads for automotive technology jobs are listed in exhibit 5. Auto technician is mentioned as the job title in nearly half (48%) of all relevant job postings (648 postings). Exhibit 5 –Job titles (n=1,357) Title Auto/Automotive Technician
Job Postings, Full Year 2016 648
Automotive Service Advisor
89
Mechanic
62
Lube Technician
49
Technician
47
Auto Body Technician
41
Shop Associate/Technician
30
Source: Labor Insight/Jobs (Burning Glass)
Top Employers Exhibit 6 lists the top employers hiring automotive technology jobs. Top employers postings job ads locally in 2016 included: Bridgestone/Firestone, Chrysler, Valvoline, Pep Boys and AutoNation. The top worksite cities in the region for these occupations were Anaheim, Irvine, Orange, Tustin and Costa Mesa. Exhibit 6 – Top employers (n=1,101) Job Postings, Full Year 2016
Employers Bridgestone/Firestone
114
Chrysler
105
Valvoline
95
Pep Boys
89
AutoNation
83
Source: Labor Insight/Jobs (Burning Glass)
Certifications and Skills Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is the most sought after job certification within the occupation group, and was included on 87% of the job posting that specified certifications. Job-specific skills desired by employers are auto repair/service, customer service, inspection and oil changes. Exhibit 7 –Job certifications (n=374) and job skills (n=1,028) Certifications
Job Postings, Full Year 2016
Skills
Job Postings, Full Year 2016
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
324
Repair/Auto Repair
1,287
Commercial Driver’s License
22
Automotive Service
277
I-Car
16
Customer Service/Contact
362
Inspection
258
Oil Changes
110
Source: Labor Insight/Jobs (Burning Glass)
Industry Concentration Automotive technology jobs are most often found in the general automotive repair industry (55% of total jobs in the industry). Exhibit 8 shows the number of automotive technology jobs in these industries in Orange County. Exhibit 8 – Industry Concentration of Automotive Technology Occupations, 2016 Occupation Group Jobs in Industry (2016)
% of Occupation Group in Industry
General Automotive Repair
2,332
25.2%
441110
New Car Dealers
1,851
20.0%
811121
Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance
1,259
13.6%
441310
Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores
643
6.9%
NAICS (6-Digit)
Industry
8111111
Source: Economic Modeling Specialists International (EMSI)
Education and Training Exhibit 8 displays the education level requested by employers in online job ads. The majority of automotive technology employers in 2016 were looking for a candidate with a high school diploma or vocational training. Approximately 62% of job postings did not specify a level of education. Exhibit 8 – 2016 online job ads with minimum advertised education requirements for automotive technology jobs 0
100
High school or vocational training
200
300
400
500
600
487
Associate's degree
9
Bachelor's degree
8
Master's degree
5
Source: Labor Insight/Jobs (Burning Glass)
Student completion data was compiled for California community college (CCC) programs that train students for these occupations. Exhibit 9 shows the typical entry-level educational requirement for the occupations of interest, along with the typical on-the-job training requirements, and percentage of workers in the field who hold a community college award or have completed some postsecondary
courses. One-third of current automotive service technicians and mechanics have completed some community college education. Exhibit 9 – Education and training requirements (2015-2020) SOC
49-3023 53-6031
Occupation Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants
Typical entry-level education
Typical on-thejob training
% of Community College Award Holders or Some Postsecondary Coursework
Postsecondary nondegree award
Short-term onthe-job training
33%
No formal education
Short-term onthe-job training
30%
49-3021
Automotive Body and Related Repairers
High school diploma or equivalent
Long-term onthe-job training
26%
49-3093
Tire Repairers and Changers
High school diploma or equivalent
Short-term onthe-job training
22%
Source: Economic Modeling Specialists International, Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections (Educational Attainment)
Currently, there are 5 CCCs in Orange County that train students for programs related to automotive technology. Exhibit 10 displays the headcount and annual average community college awards for each of the colleges training in this field. Between 2012-2015, the total annual average community college awards conferred was 376 (22 associate degrees and 354 certificates) across the program. Headcount is the actual number of students enrolled, regardless of credit hours. It is also important to note that an award is not equivalent to a single person in search of a job opening, since a student may earn more than one award (e.g. an associate degree and a certificate). Table 10 – CCC Student Awards (by TOP and College)
TOP Code
0948.00
Program
Automotive Technology
College Cypress Fullerton Golden West Saddleback Santa Ana
2012 – 2015 Annual Average CCC Total CCC CCC Associate Average Headcount Certificates Degrees CC Awards 437 5 187 192 395 4 4 8 395 3 34 37 459 4 22 25 419 6 107 113
Source: California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office MIS Data Mart
Regional supply data shows that there is a supply of students who have completed program(s) at nonCalifornia Community College institutions. The following institution awarded the following: California Career School: 247 Average Annual Awards (0 associate degrees and 247 certificates) Student Outcomes Student outcome information is based on the TOP code(s) relevant to the occupation group. 0948.00 Automotive Technology programs in Orange County for academic year 2013-14
The median annual wage after program completion is $20,165 26% of students are earning a living wage Course completers reported a wage increase of 57% 70% of students are employed within six months after completing a program Source: CTE LaunchBoard
Program Recommendation This report was compiled by the Los Angeles/Orange County Center of Excellence to provide regional labor market data for the program recommendation of Automotive Technology. This report is to help determine whether there is demand in the local labor market that is not being met by the supply from programs of study (CCC and non-CCC) that align with this occupation group. Based on the data, the COE has mixed findings regarding the automotive technology degree. Reasons include:
Automotive technology jobs are forecasted to increase by 5% in the next five years, resulting in approximately 357 job openings annually On average, 376 community college awards and 247 non-CCC awards were conferred annually between 2012-15, which signals an oversupply Automotive technology jobs range from requiring a postsecondary nondegree award to no formal education; for a middle-skill job such as an automotive service technician, 33% of the workforce has completed some community college education
Sources O*Net Online, Labor Insight/Jobs (Burning Glass), Economic Modeling Specialists International (EMSI), MIT Living Wage Calculator, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Education Attainment, California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office Management Information Systems (MIS) Data Mart, CTE LaunchBoard, Statewide CTE Outcomes Survey, Employment Development Department Unemployment Insurance Dataset
Lori Sanchez, Director Center of Excellence, Los Angeles/Orange County Region
Notes Data included in this analysis represents the labor market demand for positions most automotive technology. Standard occupational classification (SOC) codes were chosen based on the national education level required for employment (associate degree and postsecondary certificate) as well as the proportion of current workers who hold a community college award or have had some community college training. This selection process narrows the labor market analysis to the most relevant employment opportunities for students with community college education and/or training. Traditional labor market information was used to show current and projected employment based on data trends, as well as annual average awards granted by regional community colleges. Real-time labor market information was used to provide a more nuanced view of the current job market, as it captures job post advertisements for occupations relevant to the field of study. Job postings should not be used to establish current job openings, because the numbers may include duplicate job postings or postings intended to gather a pool of applicants. Real-time labor market information can signal demand and show what employers are looking for in potential employees, but is not a perfect measure
Occupation Codes and Descriptions Currently, there are four occupations in the standard occupational classification (SOC) system related to automotive technology, and two emerging O*NET occupations: automotive master mechanics and automotive specialty technicians.
SOC (6-Digit) and O*Net Codes (8-Digit) 49-3023
Exhibit 1 – Occupations, job descriptions and sample job title(s) Sample of Reported Job Title Description Titles Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles.
N/A – See Automotive Master Mechanics and Automotive Specialty Technicians
49-3023.01
Automotive Master Mechanics
Repair automobiles, trucks, buses, and other vehicles. Master mechanics repair virtually any part on the vehicle or specialize in the transmission system.
Auto Technician, Automobile Technician, Automotive Service Technician, Automotive Technician, Certified ASE Master Automotive Technician (Certified Automotive Service Excellence Master Automotive Technician), Master Automotive Technician, Master Technician, Mechanic, Shop Foreman, Truck Technician
49-3023.02
Automotive Specialty Technicians
Repair only one system or component A/C Technician (Air on a vehicle, such as brakes, suspension, Conditioning Technician), or radiator. Automobile Mechanic (Auto Mechanic), Automobile Technician, Automotive Technician (Auto Technician), Drivability Technician, Heavy Line Technician,
Lube Technician, Oil Bay Technician, Quick Service Technician, Service Technician 49-3021
Automotive Body and Related Repairers
Repair and refinish automotive vehicle bodies and straighten vehicle frames.
Auto Body Man, Auto Body Repair Technician, Auto Body Repairer, Auto Body Repairman, Auto Body Technician, Autobody Technician, Automotive Painter, Body and Frame Man, Body Man, Body Technician
49-3093
Tire Repairers and Changers
Repair and replace tires.
Alignment Technician, Lube Technician, Service Technician, Tire Buster, Tire Center Supervisor, Tire Changer, Tire Installer, Tire Repairer, Tire Shop Mechanic, Tire Technician
53-6031
Automotive and Watercraft Services Attendants
Service automobiles, buses, trucks, boats, and other automotive or marine vehicles with fuel, lubricants, and accessories. Collect payment for services and supplies. May lubricate vehicle, change motor oil, install antifreeze, or replace lights or other accessories, such as windshield wiper blades or fan belts. May repair or replace tires.
Attendant, Boat Operator, Dock Attendant, Dock Hand, Fuel Attendant, Fuel Dock Attendant, Gas Attendant, Gas Pumper, Marine Fuel Dock Attendant, Service Station Attendant
Source: O*NET Online
Current and Future Employment In Orange County, the number of automotive technology related jobs is expected to increase by 5 percent over the next five years. Nearly 1,800 job opportunities in this group will be available by 2021 due to new job growth and replacement need (e.g., retirements). There are forecasted to be nearly 360 job openings each year during the five-year frame. Exhibit 2 contains detailed employment projections data for these occupations. Since automotive master mechanics and automotive specialty technicians are emerging occupations, data collection is underway and is not yet available; therefore, all current labor market data for automotive service technicians and mechanics includes data for both of these emerging occupations.
Exhibit 2 – Five-year projections for Automotive Technology Jobs in Orange County SOC 49-3023 49-3021 49-3093 53-6031
Occupation Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics Automotive Body and Related Repairers Tire Repairers and Changers Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants TOTAL
2016 2021 Change
2016 2021 % Change
2016 Jobs
2021 Jobs
Annual Openings
6,382
6,665
283
4%
231
1,394
1,530
136
10%
61
769
751
-18
(2%)
26
709
758
49
7%
39
9,255
9,704
449
5%
357
Source: Economic Modeling Specialists International (EMSI) – 2017.2
Earnings In Orange County, the combined entry-level average wage for automotive technology jobs is $11.46 per hour, which is below the MIT Living Wage1 estimate of $14.48 per hour for a single adult living in Orange County. The average annual earnings for this occupation group in Orange County is $42,900 per year, assuming full-time employment. Exhibit 3 contains hourly wages and annual average earnings for these occupations. Entry hourly earnings is the 10th percentile wages, median hourly earnings is the 50th percentile of wages, and experienced hourly earnings is the 90th percentile of wages, demonstrating various stages of employment. Exhibit 3 – Earnings for Automotive Technology Jobs in Orange County, 2016-2021
1
SOC
Occupation
Entry-Level Hourly Earnings
49-3021
Automotive Body and Related Repairers
$12.72
$18.29
$37.24
$45,100
49-3023
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
$11.67
$20.57
$35.44
$46,200
MIT Living Wage Calculator. http://livingwage.mit.edu/
Median Hourly Earnings
Experienced Hourly Earnings
Average Annual Earnings
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants Tire Repairers and Changers
53-6031 49-3093
TOTAL
$9.42
$12.25
$18.47
$26,500
$9.34
$11.84
$20.27
$27,200
$11.46
$18.85
$33.15
$42,900
Source: Economic Modeling Specialists International (EMSI)
Employer Job Postings To identify job postings, the following SOC keywords/search terms were used: automotive master mechanics (49-3023.01), automotive specialty mechanics (49-3023.02), automotive body and related repairers (49-3021), automotive and watercraft service attendants (53-6031) or tire repairers and changers (49-3093). Top Occupations In 2016, there were 1,357 employer postings for automotive technology jobs in Orange County. Over half of the postings (59%) were for automotive and watercraft service attendants (796 job postings). There were 1,191 job postings for automotive technology jobs in 2015, and 946 job postings in 2014. Exhibit 4 – Top occupations in job postings (n=1,357) SOC/O*NET Code
Job Postings, Full Year 2016
Occupation
53-6031
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants
796
49-3023.02
Automotive Specialty Technicians
259
49-3023.01
Automotive Master Mechanics
176
49-3021
Automotive Body and Related Repairers
97
49-3093
Tire Repairers and Changers
29
Source: Labor Insight/Jobs (Burning Glass)
Top Titles The top job titles for employers posting job ads for automotive technology jobs are listed in exhibit 5. Auto technician is mentioned as the job title in nearly half (48%) of all relevant job postings (648 postings). Exhibit 5 –Job titles (n=1,357) Title Auto/Automotive Technician
Job Postings, Full Year 2016 648
Automotive Service Advisor
89
Mechanic
62
Lube Technician
49
Technician
47
Auto Body Technician
41
Shop Associate/Technician
30
Source: Labor Insight/Jobs (Burning Glass)
Top Employers Exhibit 6 lists the top employers hiring automotive technology jobs. Top employers postings job ads locally in 2016 included: Bridgestone/Firestone, Chrysler, Valvoline, Pep Boys and AutoNation. The top worksite cities in the region for these occupations were Anaheim, Irvine, Orange, Tustin and Costa Mesa. Exhibit 6 – Top employers (n=1,101) Job Postings, Full Year 2016
Employers Bridgestone/Firestone
114
Chrysler
105
Valvoline
95
Pep Boys
89
AutoNation
83
Source: Labor Insight/Jobs (Burning Glass)
Certifications and Skills Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is the most sought after job certification within the occupation group, and was included on 87% of the job posting that specified certifications. Job-specific skills desired by employers are auto repair/service, customer service, inspection and oil changes. Exhibit 7 –Job certifications (n=374) and job skills (n=1,028) Certifications
Job Postings, Full Year 2016
Skills
Job Postings, Full Year 2016
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
324
Repair/Auto Repair
1,287
Commercial Driver’s License
22
Automotive Service
277
I-Car
16
Customer Service/Contact
362
Inspection
258
Oil Changes
110
Source: Labor Insight/Jobs (Burning Glass)
Industry Concentration Automotive technology jobs are most often found in the general automotive repair industry (55% of total jobs in the industry). Exhibit 8 shows the number of automotive technology jobs in these industries in Orange County. Exhibit 8 – Industry Concentration of Automotive Technology Occupations, 2016 Occupation Group Jobs in Industry (2016)
% of Occupation Group in Industry
General Automotive Repair
2,332
25.2%
441110
New Car Dealers
1,851
20.0%
811121
Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance
1,259
13.6%
441310
Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores
643
6.9%
NAICS (6-Digit)
Industry
8111111
Source: Economic Modeling Specialists International (EMSI)
Education and Training Exhibit 8 displays the education level requested by employers in online job ads. The majority of automotive technology employers in 2016 were looking for a candidate with a high school diploma or vocational training. Approximately 62% of job postings did not specify a level of education. Exhibit 8 – 2016 online job ads with minimum advertised education requirements for automotive technology jobs 0
100
High school or vocational training
200
300
400
500
600
487
Associate's degree
9
Bachelor's degree
8
Master's degree
5
Source: Labor Insight/Jobs (Burning Glass)
Student completion data was compiled for California community college (CCC) programs that train students for these occupations. Exhibit 9 shows the typical entry-level educational requirement for the occupations of interest, along with the typical on-the-job training requirements, and percentage of workers in the field who hold a community college award or have completed some postsecondary
courses. One-third of current automotive service technicians and mechanics have completed some community college education. Exhibit 9 – Education and training requirements (2015-2020) SOC
49-3023 53-6031
Occupation Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants
Typical entry-level education
Typical on-thejob training
% of Community College Award Holders or Some Postsecondary Coursework
Postsecondary nondegree award
Short-term onthe-job training
33%
No formal education
Short-term onthe-job training
30%
49-3021
Automotive Body and Related Repairers
High school diploma or equivalent
Long-term onthe-job training
26%
49-3093
Tire Repairers and Changers
High school diploma or equivalent
Short-term onthe-job training
22%
Source: Economic Modeling Specialists International, Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections (Educational Attainment)
Currently, there are 5 CCCs in Orange County that train students for programs related to automotive technology. Exhibit 10 displays the headcount and annual average community college awards for each of the colleges training in this field. Between 2012-2015, the total annual average community college awards conferred was 376 (22 associate degrees and 354 certificates) across the program. Headcount is the actual number of students enrolled, regardless of credit hours. It is also important to note that an award is not equivalent to a single person in search of a job opening, since a student may earn more than one award (e.g. an associate degree and a certificate). Table 10 – CCC Student Awards (by TOP and College)
TOP Code
0948.00
Program
Automotive Technology
College Cypress Fullerton Golden West Saddleback Santa Ana
2012 – 2015 Annual Average CCC Total CCC CCC Associate Average Headcount Certificates Degrees CC Awards 437 5 187 192 395 4 4 8 395 3 34 37 459 4 22 25 419 6 107 113
Source: California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office MIS Data Mart
Regional supply data shows that there is a supply of students who have completed program(s) at nonCalifornia Community College institutions. The following institution awarded the following: California Career School: 247 Average Annual Awards (0 associate degrees and 247 certificates) Student Outcomes Student outcome information is based on the TOP code(s) relevant to the occupation group. 0948.00 Automotive Technology programs in Orange County for academic year 2013-14
The median annual wage after program completion is $20,165 26% of students are earning a living wage Course completers reported a wage increase of 57% 70% of students are employed within six months after completing a program Source: CTE LaunchBoard
Program Recommendation This report was compiled by the Los Angeles/Orange County Center of Excellence to provide regional labor market data for the program recommendation of Automotive Technology. This report is to help determine whether there is demand in the local labor market that is not being met by the supply from programs of study (CCC and non-CCC) that align with this occupation group. Based on the data, the COE has mixed findings regarding the automotive technology degree. Reasons include:
Automotive technology jobs are forecasted to increase by 5% in the next five years, resulting in approximately 357 job openings annually On average, 376 community college awards and 247 non-CCC awards were conferred annually between 2012-15, which signals an oversupply Automotive technology jobs range from requiring a postsecondary nondegree award to no formal education; for a middle-skill job such as an automotive service technician, 33% of the workforce has completed some community college education
Sources O*Net Online, Labor Insight/Jobs (Burning Glass), Economic Modeling Specialists International (EMSI), MIT Living Wage Calculator, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Education Attainment, California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office Management Information Systems (MIS) Data Mart, CTE LaunchBoard, Statewide CTE Outcomes Survey, Employment Development Department Unemployment Insurance Dataset
Lori Sanchez, Director Center of Excellence, Los Angeles/Orange County Region
Notes Data included in this analysis represents the labor market demand for positions most automotive technology. Standard occupational classification (SOC) codes were chosen based on the national education level required for employment (associate degree and postsecondary certificate) as well as the proportion of current workers who hold a community college award or have had some community college training. This selection process narrows the labor market analysis to the most relevant employment opportunities for students with community college education and/or training. Traditional labor market information was used to show current and projected employment based on data trends, as well as annual average awards granted by regional community colleges. Real-time labor market information was used to provide a more nuanced view of the current job market, as it captures job post advertisements for occupations relevant to the field of study. Job postings should not be used to establish current job openings, because the numbers may include duplicate job postings or postings intended to gather a pool of applicants. Real-time labor market information can signal demand and show what employers are looking for in potential employees, but is not a perfect measure
