Ever wonder what it’s like to be an automotive technician? How much do they make? How and where do they get trained for the job? Whether it’s a career you might want to pursue?

WorkingNation, along with Scripps News, debuted two short documentaries highlighting what goes into becoming an automotive technician and offering an insider’s view of the job featuring SPC student Jordan Draughn this week. Check them out to be guided down a training pathway that involves virtual reality auto maintenance in the classroom, hands-on training, and, finally, actual work in an automotive repair shop – the start of a potential career trajectory aimed straight at the American Dream.

“A Day in the Life of a Firestone Automotive Technician” follows Jordan Draughn, an auto technician for Firestone in Minnesota. It highlights the urgent need for skilled, entry-level technicians in the automotive industry and showcases the career’s potential for significant income, job security, and growth.

“From Struggles to Middle-Class Success with Auto Tech Training” follows Draughn’s journey from a challenging upbringing in St. Paul, Minn., to becoming an aspiring auto shop owner, showcasing how the Goodwill Automotive training program and his work at Firestone have helped him gain the skills, stability, and confidence to pursue his dreams.

Both films were made possible through funding by Google.org. Go behind the scenes of the videos with director Melissa Panzer on Scripps News.