hands-on learning are preparing students across New Jersey for rewarding automotive careers
At Magic Lube & Rubber, we understand that as a parent, you want your child to explore career paths that are rewarding, secure, and full of opportunities to grow. Recently, we had the honor of participating in the Skilled Trades & Apprenticeship Fair at Mount Olive High School, an event hosted in partnership with the Workforce Development Board of Northwest New Jersey. Students from all over the state were bused in to learn about exciting career options in skilled trades—including the automotive industry!
Connecting Students to Real Career Opportunities
Our team, including Will and Brendan, met with students to show what a modern automotive career looks like. They demonstrated the tools and technology used daily in our shops, including scanners, borescopes, thermal imagers, coolant pressure testers, and professional-grade cleaning systems. Many students—and parents—were surprised to see that today’s auto repair field blends mechanical skill with advanced technology, problem-solving, and continuous learning.
We also explained that there are multiple ways for students to enter the automotive field. Some pursue technical schools such as UTI or Lincoln Tech, others begin with community college programs, and many start through apprenticeship programs like ours. No matter your child’s experience level or preferred learning style, there’s a pathway that can help them grow into a skilled professional.