Pennsylvania is a state made up of big cities and small towns, which gives you a wide range of options when it comes to emerging in a career as an Auto Mechanic. There are schools in Philadelphia, Exton, Pittsburgh, and more. All give you different options such as becoming an Automotive Service Technician, working on Auto Body & Glass Repair, or even becoming a Diesel Engine Specialists. There are many options in Pennsylvania, so you really get the freedom to consider many locations, tuition costs, financial aid, specializations, learning environments and housing options.
You actually aren’t required to hold a license or have post-secondary training to become a mechanic in Pennsylvania, but most companies do require it, nevertheless. It also looks better that you are taking the time to get this education when you don’t have to, you’re looked at as a more valuable asset. Pennsylvania has one of the top five employment rates for auto mechanics in the United States and there are many different routes you can take, most in which can start anywhere from $30,000 – $50,000 a year depending on experience and even more on if you received that education.