Yet over 100,000 technicians per year will be hired over the next decade. The Automotive Technology program is helping mechanics make this high-tech transition. The program is offered at the Sweetwater campus.
Students learn everything about a car from bumper to bumper.
Technical subjects taught include all eight ASE Certification areas. Instructors with years of experience in the industry provide the training in a real-world environment. The two shops at the Sweetwater campus house the latest in diagnostic equipment and demonstration models. Students are taught to use computerized test equipment, both under the hood and in conjunction with on-board computers in the car. Strong industry contacts have enabled the Automotive Technology program to acquire numerous late model vehicles on which the students may train.