There will always be a need for qualified auto mechanics, which is why some young women from Smoky Hill High School toured Groove Mazda and Ford on Arapahoe Wednesday and learned what it takes to be a mechanic.
Growing up, Smoky Hill junior Emily Flynn never thought about becoming an auto mechanic.
“Absolutely not. I thought I would get into something with animals or something like that,” said Flynn.
But her family encouraged her to take auto class to learn basic car maintenance.
“When I finally got into class, I started really enjoying it,” said Flynn. “As soon as I got into cars, I was like, ‘oh, actually, this is what I enjoy.”‘
That is kind of what happened with Sierra Jones.
“So, when I was in high school, I wanted to be a veterinary technician. That didn’t end up happening,” said Jones. “One of my mom’s good friends actually knew the general manager at the time at Mazda. He said, ‘hey, I have this opportunity open for you to come and do service to sales. Talk to customers, get them in new cars.’ I thought, ‘I guess I’ll give a shot.”’