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The automotive retailing business offers some of today's most rewarding careers for conscientious people willing to take on challenges and responsibilities. Whether you're interested in a career in automotive retailing yourself or know someone who might be, the information you've been looking for is right here. Choose one of the links below to download information you can print and share.
A Growing Industry
There is no better time than now to begin your career in automotive retailing. In 2004, the average dealership employed 52 persons and had an annual payroll of more than $2 million. This represents almost 13 percent of the nation's total retail trade payroll at a total of $50.5 billion for all dealerships. Added to this, total dealership employment has increased by 8 percent over the past five years and is now at 1,129,600 people. Franchised dealership employees earn an average of $859 per week (national weekly average).
Automobile dealerships search for very dependable people. You will need a valid driver's license, a good driving record with no DUIs, and you must be drug-free. Background checks and drug screening are standard procedures for individuals who apply for employment.
Looking for inside information on automotive retailing careers? Review the employee case studies from dealerships across the U.S.
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Useful Information for Former Military Personnel
If you are military personnel looking to begin a successful and lucrative career using the skills you learned in the service, click here.
Useful Information for Educators and Parents
If you are a teacher or school counselor who would like to help your students learn more about their options in this exciting and profitable industry, click here.
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If you are a parent who would you like for your teen to learn more about the long-term stability and excellent compensation that a career in automotive service offers, click here.
Department of Labor's www.careervoyages.gov
Auto retailing has been identified as a high-growth industry offering high wages and a bright future for those who choose this career path. ART was the recipient of a grant to educate the public on the many available career opportunities and benefits and build a ready workforce for America's franchise auto dealerships. These careers also are featured on DOL's website www.careervoyages.gov.
Career Voyages is the result of a collaboration between the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Education and is designed to provide information on high growth, high demand occupations as well as the skills and education needed to attain them.
Other Resources
 | ACTE |
 | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) |
 | Automotive Youth Educational Systems (AYES) |
 | National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) |
 | SkillsUSA/VICA |