DON AADSEN FORD TECHNICIAN SPOTLIGHT ON WOMEN IN THE INDUSTRY As a part of our ongoing series, we highlight exceptional women in the industry. There is a misconception that the auto industry is only for men, and it is time to break this stereotype. The most effective way to encourage women to explore career opportunities is by highlighting the success stories of women who have achieved success in the industry. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, women comprise approximately 12% of all automotive technicians in the U.S. This figure, combined with an ongoing skilled labor shortage and a projected need for around 76,000 new technicians each year over the next decade to account for retirements and new job growth, highlights the importance of addressing this issue. One way to fill that gap is to increase the number of women in the automotive technician field. In this issue of Montana Auto Dealer, we are featuring Yetta Folsom, an automotive technician at Don Aadsen Ford. Yetta loves riding dirt bikes, snowmobiles and surfing. She has one daughter and lives life to the fullest. We recently sat down with Yetta and discussed her career, her experiences in the industry and what can be done to encourage other women to choose this career path. The following are excerpts from our conversation. Yetta Folsom, 28 MONTANA AUTO DEALER
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