Automotive Training & Career Opportunities

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Looking for the right career for talented students – men and women – who excel in problem solving and computers? Spark their interest in automotive sales and service, one of the fastest growing industries today.

Automotive technicians must have analytical skills and the aptitude for an extensive knowledge of advanced electrical systems in cars, trucks and other motorized vehicles.

In exchange, today's high tech automotive industry provides high wages – averaging $40,000 starting salary for technicians with two years of training and certification – with the potential for unlimited career advancement and ongoing professional training.

Master technicians with current experience who are well trained and fully certified can earn $70,000 to $100,000 per year or more.

Career Advancement

Share the unlimited ways beginning and trained automotive workers can progress with the Automotive Career Ladders (PDF) and Career Moves (PDF) charts. There are endless possibilities for technicians to move into Management, Marketing, Customer Service, Sales, Finance and Insurance, Training – all of which offer advancement and variety in the automotive industry. Get more Automotive Industries information for excellent career development.

Entry-level Training

Students can start with General Service Technician Training which offers evening and weekend courses as well as coursework tailored for ESL students.

Automotive Technician Training

Students may also enter specific programs in Automotive Service Technology and ASE Certification.

Courses focused on Alternative Fuel Vehicles / Advanced Technology Vehicles prepare technicians with the latest in biofuels, hybrid technology and other advances in automotive technology. Contact Mark Hankins for more information.