From Las Vegas: Efforts are underway to increase the number of women working in the auto repair industry. According to federal labor data, women make up only about 1.8% of mechanics. This underrepresentation is expected to become more pronounced as many older workers retire, with around 70,000 job openings predicted by 2034.

The industry is taking steps to recruit and train more women to fill these openings. Some women, like a service manager at a Midas shop, have already found success in the field, citing their ability to relate to customers as a key factor.

Further details on these efforts and the experiences of women in the auto repair industry are available from the source.