About the Program
Our NY state certified automotive program trains students in general auto mechanics. Highly Skilled Auto mechanics are needed to work on today’s modern vehicles. Our students graduate career and college ready equipped to fill the existing supply gap due to the current labor shortage throughout the U.S. There is a high employment demand! The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported that the automotive industry will need about 46,000 more technicians nationwide by 2026.
Course Sequence
- Safety & Fundamentals (9th Grade)
- Engine Construction (9th Grade)
- Brake Repair (10th Grade)
- Steering and Suspension (10th Grade)
- Electrical & Electronics (11th Grade)
- Engine Performance (11th Grade)
- General Maintenance & Light Repair (12th Grade)
Student Certifications
- OSHA’s S/P2 Automotive Service Safety
- Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
- General Maintenance and Light Repair (G1)
Internships
- Students have the opportunity to attend a paid automotive internship that can lead to possible employment with the following organizations:
- NYPD
- FDNY
- MTA
- Sanitation
- Dealerships