Transportation and Manufacturing Trades
by CourseAdvisor
Transportation of people and cargo is a huge industry with relatively steady work and increasingly sophisticated technology. Everywhere in transportation—airlines, trucking, automobiles, and pleasure vehicles—mechanics with the skills and knowledge to service and maintain the latest designs and technology are in demand.
The transportation and manufacturing industries respond differently to changes in the national economy. The need for automotive technicians remains fairly constant, but with the growing interest in hybrid cars and greater fuel economy, job opportunities for technicians skilled in new fuel technologies may also be on the rise. Currently, the small boat and motorcycle businesses are strengthened by the disposable income of older buyers. The airline industry suffered a setback after 9/11 but is slowly recovering. If you have experience in manufacturing or trucking, you can protect yourself from industry downturns by gaining the education you need to transfer your prior knowledge to a new field such as automotives or electronics.
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Source: Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-2007 Edition; Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor.
