Electronics Service Technicians

If you are interested in the electronics field, you have many opportunities to explore your interests and aptitudes for this type of work. Joining a science or electronics club and participating in competitions provide hands-on activities and experiences related to different facets of electronics. You might also build electronic kits, take apart radios and television sets (be sure to work with an experienced electronics service technician when trying this), or test your repair abilities on discarded appliances. Reading electronics magazines is another way to explore the wide field of electronics and learn about specific types of technology, such as digital and telecommunications technologies.

Another way to learn about the actual work electronics service technicians do is to talk with people working in the field. Local electronics service technicians are usually willing to share their experience and knowledge with interested young people. Owners of stores or repair shops may be especially helpful with the business aspects of a career in this field. Summer employment as a helper or a delivery person can provide an opportunity to observe the day-to-day activities of technicians.

You can also request information from schools that offer training in electronics and other related fields to find out what kind of programs are available. Local chapters of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and local offices of the state employment service can also supply information about training opportunities as well as the employment outlook in a specific area.