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Automotive Tech Youth Apprenticeship

Automotive Tech Youth Apprenticeship

Pre-Apprenticeship (High School)
High School Programs
  • IT17 Automotive Service II
Certifications
  • ASE and MLR Student Certification
  • Safety Certification
  • Pollution Prevention Certification
On-the-Job Learning
  • Orientation to Parts and Service
  • Customer Service
  • Oil and Filter, Tire, Brake Inspection, and Battery Service
  • Steering and Suspension Inspection
Paid On-the-Job Learning
  • Minimum of 120 hours
  • Automotive Technicians and Mechanics
High School Graduation
Apprenticeship (College)
Community College Program
  • Community College Certificate Diploma or Associates
    • Associates in Automotive Systems Technology
    • Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology Diploma
      • Automotive Fabrication Certificate
      • Non-structural Repair Certificate
      • Paint and Refinishing Certificate
      • Structural Repair Certificate
Paid On-the-Job Learning
  • Minimum 2000 hours paid work
Complete

Options for Students Who Complete Youth Apprenticeship

Full Time Employment

Youth apprentices can start careers with valuable industry knowledge and experience.

Full-time Education

Youth apprentices can enroll full-time at postsecondary institutions to build on their college credits.

Employment & Education

Youth apprentices can continue working and enroll in college courses to complete a degree.

Learn more about

Automotive Technicians and Mechanics

Automotive Body and Related Repairers

For more information, contact Elizabeth Standafer, Career Development and Work-based Learning Consultant at the Office of Career and Technical Education, at Elizabeth.Standafer@dpi.nc.gov.

Partners

NCBCE
NC Governor Roy Cooper
NC Department of Public Instruction
NC Community College System
NC Department of Commerce
NCWorks
Apprenticeship NC
LEAD NC
Charlotte Executive Leadership Council
PAYA