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Rocket Scientist or Auto Mechanic? The Distinction Is Blurring

People who know cars know that it’s getting tougher to find skilled mechanics. Cars have become increasingly complex, and require the kind of specialized training that teenagers can’t pick up hanging around the local gas station, according to The New York Times.

Although these students are part of the video-game generation and are comfortable around computers, automotive experts said many teenagers were unwilling to undertake the training for jobs that don’t initially pay much, when they can learn similar skills to enter higher-paying professions that get more respect.

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