# INTRODUCING

Interested in becoming an auto technician but not sure where to start? Consider Tools of the Trade your one-stop digital toolbox filled with all the resources, insights and advice to help kickstart a promising career in the automotive trades.

## [Why Choose the Automotive Trades?](https://www.napaonline.com/toolsofthetrade/#why-choose-the-automotive-trades)

![Thumbnail](https://www.napaonline.com/toolsofthetrade/assets/thumb3-CpZy-UD1.jpg)

## [Pursue a Trade](https://www.napaonline.com/toolsofthetrade/pursue-a-trade)

Ready for a rewarding career? Hear from professionals who know what life in the trades is really like.

## [Career possibilities](https://www.napaonline.com/toolsofthetrade/career-possibilities)

Do what you love for work. Find the right career path that fits your interests and expertise.

## [Get Started](https://www.napaonline.com/toolsofthetrade/get-started)

Check out our FAQ page to get the latest info on all things from NAPA to pursuing a career.

## [SCHOLARSHIPS](https://www.napaonline.com/toolsofthetrade/scholarships)

Learning never stops as an auto tech. Check out additional training programs and resources from some of our industry partners.

### Testimonials

![Tech Yunni](https://www.napaonline.com/toolsofthetrade/assets/tech-yunni-C0SmLEkR.avif)

“*If you love cars, you'll love to learn more about all of the things that go into making them run. I enjoyed learning new skills in trade school, from the basics to advanced topics like engine rebuilds and welding without feeling intimidated.*”  
Yunni Zhai  
*#teamNAPA Technician*

![Tech Andy](https://www.napaonline.com/toolsofthetrade/assets/tech-andy-B2uvAVfR.avif)

“*You can take my route of working on these things for over a decade to learn how they work, or you can take NAPA up on their offer of apprenticeships and scholarships to make you into a real ASE technician really fast.*”  
Andy Didorosi  
*Technician*

![Tech Zach](https://www.napaonline.com/toolsofthetrade/assets/tech-zach-CpFoIucU.jpeg)

“*The career trajectory for those who are willing to put in the work is filled with unlimited possibilities in this quickly-evolving industry. I could not be happier or more comfortable in my career choice than where I am today.*”  
Zach Coccimiglio  
*Technician*

![Tech Greg](https://www.napaonline.com/toolsofthetrade/assets/tech-greg-Cv6uLHFP.png)

“*What I love most as an automotive technician is the satisfaction of diagnosing and fixing problems that improve a vehicle’s performance and safety. The hands-on nature of the work is really rewarding, and every day brings new challenges.*”  
Greg Damon  
*Technician*

### Industry Demand

The industry needs 795,000 new automotive, diesel, collision repair, aviation, and avionics technicians to meet demand over the next five years, 2023-2027 [TechForce](https://techforce.org/techforce-releases-2023-technician-supply-demand-report/).

Employment of automotive service technicians and mechanics is projected to grow by 3% from 2023 to 2033, which is about as fast as the average for all occupations [BLS](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/installation-maintenance-and-repair/automotive-service-technicians-and-mechanics.htm).

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