I can see both sides of the argument. I don't need a diploma to work in automotive. A few years ago I thought I wanted to get out of automotive and ended up taking night classes at the local state college. I thought id do something with computers it's easier on the back, I can type fast and everyone I know that works with computers makes good money. After I got my AA I started taking engineering classes got to calculus and figured I'm not cut out for engineering or really computers at all, actually I hate computers! So I switched my degree to a basic degree in business. I don't need a degree in automotive but when a big chain garage was looking for a new manager they saw my degree and it gave me a leg up on other candidates. My degree isn't required but it's open some doors up earlier or me then others in my field.

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