P O R T E R C O U N T Y
CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION
1005 NORTH FRANKLIN STREET, VALPARAISO, INDIANA 46383
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CALL DEB, KELLI, KATE,
OR JON IN THE CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION OFFICE 219-531-3170
AUTO TECHNOLOGY
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 |
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