The Automotive Technology Program is designed to provide students the working knowledge and skills necessary for employment in the fast growing, high technology world of automotive mechanics. The Certificate of Completion is a one year program.
Courses are also available for upgrade training.
The U.S. Department of Labor notes the future job opportunites for automotive mechanics are expected to be plentiful for persons who complete automotive training programs. Most persons who enter the occupation may expect steady work because changes in economic conditions have little effect on the automotive repair industry. Students who plan to transfer to another college or university should check with that institution for transfer information. Students who have sucessfully completed automotive technology courses in high school may receive college credit for some work providing they enroll at VRJC and meet articulation requirements. Counselors at both the secondary and post-secondary schools should be consulted for this type of credit.