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The robotics career path is one that’s rewarding, fulfilling, and well-compensated. Better still, it’s incredibly secure. 

You see, the manufacturing industry is rapidly integrating robots and automation for increased productivity, among other benefits, and that means the demand for skilled robotics workers continues to grow. This demand isn’t anywhere near being met, and forecasts are showing that there just aren’t enough workers to fill the roles as robotics jobs continue to open. 

This is great news for you, though. It means that there has never been a better time to change careers and start working with these technologically spectacular robots. 

Sounds great, right? But now you’re wondering how you can actually go about making the change to robotics. 

Luckily, that’s why we are here! 

How Do I Switch Careers With No Experience?

A lot of people think that you need an expensive 4-year degree, or an even higher degree, to work in robotics. This simply isn’t the case, especially for an entry level position as a robotics technician. 

Technicians generally only require education along the lines of an associate’s degree or a trade school certification. That means you can possibly even find a way to complete your education while staying at the job you already have! 

Many of the necessary skills to work with robots as a technician will come from hands-on training and job experience, which is why the educational requirements aren’t as demanding as you might have thought. 

The pay, on the other hand, is excellent. The average salary of a robotics technician is around $56,000 a year, and there is a lot of room for growth and advancement. 

How Do I Find the Best Training/Education for Me?

Good news! If you’re reading this on RoboticsCareer.org, you’re already in the best place to find the perfect robotics program to get your career started. 

When the ARM Institute created this site, we set out to connect as many people as we could to the programs that would help them start their new careers. In order to accomplish that mission, we created a search tool that provides easy access to programs from all around the country. 

To find a program near you, simply navigate to the home page and find the search tool located at the top. You can search from thousands of programs and narrow it down by location. You can also apply filters for program format (online, in person, or hybrid), type of credential earned, program length, and audience. 

Essentially, we’ve made it as easy as possible for you to find the program that’s the best fit for your circumstances. 

How Do I Change Careers at 30, 40, or 50? 

We understand that changing careers can be difficult at any age. After all, change is never easy, even when it’s a change for the better. 

If there’s one thing that shouldn’t be holding you back, though, it’s age. You’re never too old to start something new, and a career in robotics could be just the thing you need to reinvigorate that passion and joy you felt when you first entered the manufacturing workforce. 

In life, there are things you can’t control. Aging is one of those things. However, something that is 100% in your power to control is your career, so why not take charge and change your career for the better? Take those first steps today, and you’ll be a part of the robotics workforce of tomorrow.