Tighter emissions regulations may be signaling the eventual demise of diesel, but in the meantime, demand for technicians who can work on the nation’s leading workhorse powertrain remains very strong.
Wyoming-based WyoTech continues to see a big demand not only for diesel techs but for the other trades as well.
“The need for technicians and skilled trades is huge right now,” said WyoTech President Jim Mathis. “I don't care if you're a plumber, electrician, mechanic or technician, people need tradespeople.”
WyoTech had a record turnout of companies at their February job fair looking to hire their graduates to fill jobs in diesel, automotive and collision. Ninety-six companies conducted a total of 907 interviews.
Demand is highest for WyoTech’s diesel and automotive techs who are ready for a hot job market in less than a year.
“There is no better sense of accomplishment for the team at WyoTech than seeing our graduates get hired by these great organizations after as little as nine months of training," said Ashley Chitwood, WyoTech’s vice president of marketing.
