Shade Tree to Computer Tech: Local Student Car Career
Clinton Stewart, a Summerville High School senior, moves from tinkering to tech as he apprentices at McElveen Pontiac Buick GMC. The program, backed by General Motors, seeks skilled auto technicians amid rising pay and job security. Stewart will study at Greenville Technical College and expects to own a shop in ten years.
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Outlook bright for auto technicians in changing world
The article notes auto technicians face expanding, high-skill roles with cleaner uniforms and Space Age gear. It cites salaries from about 16 582 to 38 563 in South Carolina and stresses training from high school diplomas to associate degrees, plus apprenticeships and military programs. It highlights rising demand from repair shops, dealers, and even manufacturers, and the growing importance of computer knowledge.
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