Archive for April 2024
Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Decreased in the First Half of April
At CmySkills, we are always up to date on the latest trends and news in the automotive industry. The recent Collision Weekly report shows that used car prices continued to decline in April 2024. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index dropped 13.7% year-over-year in the first half of April. This is the first time the…
Read MoreCultivating Expertise: The Value of Technician Apprentice Programs According to CmySkills’ Community
Navigating the Technical Terrain: The Role of Subletting in ADAS Services In the ever-evolving landscape of the automotive industry, the importance of nurturing new talent cannot be overstated. CmySkills, a community deeply invested in the growth and support of auto service professionals, conducted a survey among its 400k+ followers on Instagram to gauge the prevalence…
Read MoreSteering Towards Success: The CmySkills Community Endorses Careers in Automotive Repair
As we navigate through the job market, guidance for the youth is more crucial than ever. We recently asked our 400,000 members CmySkills Instagram community: Would you recommend a career in Automotive Repair to a young person entering the job market? An emphatic 80% said yes, signaling confidence in the field. Affirmation for Automotive Careers…
Read MoreNavigating the Technical Terrain: The Role of Subletting in ADAS Services
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) represent a leap forward in vehicle safety and performance. At CmySkills, we’re aware of these challenges and their impact on the automotive repair industry. We surveyed our 400,000 Instagram followers, focusing on the prevalence of subletting ADAS services. Subletting: A Common Response to Specialized Demands The survey revealed that 80%…
Read MoreCultivating Expertise: The Value of Technician Apprentice Programs According to CmySkills’ Community
In the ever-evolving automotive industry, nurturing new talent cannot be overstated. CmySkills, a community invested in support of auto service professionals, surveyed its 400k+ followers on Instagram to gauge the prevalence of apprentice programs in their workshops. A Resounding Endorsement for Apprenticeships An overwhelming 84% of respondents confirmed the presence of a technician apprentice program…
Read MoreThe Preferred Pathways of Tomorrow’s Technicians: Insights from CmySkills’ Community Survey
An Instagram survey conducted by CmySkills among their 400k followers, who are automotive enthusiasts, revealed interesting preferences regarding their future careers in the automotive industry. Collision repair (49%) was the most preferred sector, followed by general repair and maintenance (30%) and dealership service (21%). This indicates a desire for careers that are not just jobs…
Read MoreThe Preferred Pathways of Tomorrow’s Technicians: Insights from CmySkills’ Community Survey
When faced with the crossroads of career decisions, the compass of choice among the automotive enthusiasts of CmySkills’ robust Instagram community of over 400k followers points decisively toward the sectors that promise not just a paycheck, but passion and personal fulfillment. Collision Space: The Leading Preference A striking 49% of respondents envision their future amidst…
Read MoreThe Toolbelt Generation: How Gen Z’s Vocational Vigor Bolsters the Auto Repair Industry
You know CmySkills is onto something with its first of its kind skills-based platform for both technicians and shops, with both sides using our unique 2-tiered skills profile to show and seek the right fit. WSJ – 4/1/24 – https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/gen-z-trades-jobs-plumbing-welding-a76b5e43?mod=djem10point The narrative of success for the newest generation entering the workforce is being rewritten. Gen…
Read MoreGen Z Chooses Tools Over Textbooks: The Rise of the Toolbelt Generation
Gen Z is rejecting traditional college paths and embracing skilled trades like auto repair. This “Toolbelt Generation” values hands-on work, avoids student debt, and enjoys job security in a growing field. CmySkills is a platform that connects these technicians with shops, using a unique skills-based system to ensure a perfect fit. Here’s why Gen Z…
Read MoreEmbracing the Tools of Tomorrow: How Gen Z’s Shift to Trade Skills is Reframing Success
The employment landscape is shifting, with Generation Z gravitating towards skilled trade careers over traditional ‘desk jobs’. CmySkills.com, a community of over 500,000 members, is at the forefront of this change, championing the move away from the four-year degree and towards vocational education. The Rise of the New Collar Worker Young professionals are choosing vocational…
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