It takes more than keys to make a car run, and Auto Technology will teach you how. This class will give you the skills you need to fix a car from the inside out—from suspension to breaks, electrical to exhaust, you’ll understand it all. You even get to work on real cars donated by manufacturers, so get ready to get your hands dirty.
Program Description
The Auto Technology program prepares students to enter one of the most demanding and technologically challenging fields in the country. Graduates of the program will be entering a field that has a great demand for skilled employees.
Skilled technicians can earn an average of $35,000 a year. Master technicians earn between $70,000 and $100,000 a year. The Auto Technology program at the Career & Tech Center has been certified by NATEF, which means that it is one of the best automotive training programs you can choose.
Automotive Service jobs are expected to increase by 14 percent in the next 6 years (U.S. Dept. of Labor). Technicians earn an median of $16.24 an hour (U.S. Dept. of Labor).
Program Benefits
- Students will have the chance to buy Snap-On tools at a discounted price
- Students will have the opportunity to job-shadow and intern with professionals in the area
- Students will take field trips to local colleges and businesses