Automotive occupations are among the most common aspirations of young people
Computer scientist, professional athlete or car mechanic: these are the three most common desired professions of young men aged 15, as a recent survey shows. Automotive professions offer future prospects with interesting and attractive development and promotion opportunities.
Automotive professions such as automotive mechatronics technician, automotive specialist or automotive assistant: These are in demand among young people. In addition, there are basic training programs in the commercial and retail sectors. Around 3,000 school leavers take up an apprenticeship in a garage every year.
Attractive car professions
A recent study also underscores the attractiveness of automotive professions. Researchers Irene Kriesi and Ariane Basler from the Swiss Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training examined, among other things, how the desired professions of young people between the ages of 15 and 21 develop and what factors influence them. The analysis showed that at age 15, young men most often want to become computer scientists, professional athletes or car mechanics. The results are based on data from the Swiss Children and Youth Survey COCON and are presented in the 23rd issue of the journal Social Chance in Switzerland.
Depending on the post-compulsory education
The study shows that the status of the desired occupations is closely linked to the type of post-compulsory education. Young people who go to high school want occupations with a higher social status than young people in a vocational apprenticeship. But this is precisely where automotive professions can show their full strength: They offer future prospects with interesting and attractive development as well as promotion opportunities. After completing basic training, there is a wide range of promising further education options, and thanks to permeability, professionals from the automotive industry have the same opportunities as graduates of a secondary school.
The fascination of the car still works
The desire for individual mobility of the still growing Swiss population as well as the technological development in the field of drive technologies and driver assistance systems contribute to the attractiveness of the automotive professions. The Auto Gewerbe Verband Schweiz (AGVS) and its education partners are committed to excellent quality in education and training and thus ensure that the automotive industry has well-trained professionals with up-to-date technical knowledge and skills.
Source: AGVS
