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"I want to do this for my
career, and this class will
look good on my college
applications."
Damion Unland:
Senior - Portage H.S.

Auto Tech in practice

Career Opportunities

• Auto Service Technician • Parts Counter Sales
• Mechanic • Auto Shop Owner
• Automotive Engineer • And Many More...

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PORTER COUNTY CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION Auto Technology



If you
enjoy having a talent that few people have and want to know how cars and light duty trucks work, then sign up for this hands-on program. This program will give you the opportunity to work on vehicles and give you a basic understanding of the new technologies and principles necessary to perform repairs on your own vehicle or to prepare for a career in the auto industry. Area businesses are eager to hire bright young people for employment and for apprenticeship programs. Many students have won scholarships for higher education as a result of participating in this program. You should have strong communication and computer skills and be task oriented to be successful in this program.

         Educational Opportunities

Specialized Factory Training Courses Nashville Auto/Diesel College
Vincennes University Northwestern Auto/Diesel Tech
Ivy Tech Community College ASE/NATEF Curriculum
Universal Technical Institute IDEM Emissions Training
Lincoln Tech Cooperative Educational Program with US Steel & Arcelor Mittal

         wages

H.S. and Career & Technical Education Graduate:   $7.25-$10.00/hr.
Additional Technical Training:   $16.00-$30.00/hr.
Grade 11,12       Credits 6-9