Decline in trained mechanics could cost you time and money

HONOLULU (KHON2) — There is a growing need for mechanics of all kinds across the country, including here in Hawaii. If that need isn’t filled, it could negatively impact us all.

“The automotive program is still flourishing, really well, also like the diesel program,” Honolulu Community College diesel program instructor Bobby Salvatierra said.

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According to Salvatierra, his classes have been full in recent years but added that there is a need for more people to go into the trades.

“We could use a lot more technicians of course,” he said. “I mean all the graduates almost always finds a job, so you know its not a saturated environment.”…

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