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Overview

The Automotive Service Technology program is NATEFF/ASE certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), and is a participating school for the Automotive Youth Educational Systems (AYES). AYES is a partnership among participating automotive manufacturers, participating local dealerships and Grant Career Center. All participants work together to prepare and train entry-level automotive technicians.

This program also operates as a full-time tech prep program in which the students study a college prep academic curriculum as well as the technical training needed to continue their education upon successful completion of the program.

Junior Year Course of Study

• Orientation
• Safety
• Engine Repair
• Suspension/Steering/Alignment
• Brake Systems I
• Electrical/Electronic Systems I
• Employability Skills
• SkillsUSA Professional Development Program I

Senior Year Course of Study

• Orientation
• Safety Review
• Brake Systems II
• Steering/Suspension/Alignment II
• Electrical/Electronic Systems II
• Engine Performance
• Employability Skills
• SkillsUSA Professional Development Program II
• Chance to earn college credit: Sinclair Community College

Prerequisites

• 93% Attendance
• Junior standing with no academic deficiencies
• 2.5 GPA
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Good Work Habits
• Pride in Workmanship
• Positive Attitude

Co-Curricular Activities

• Job Shadowing Experience
• AYES Paid Summer Internship
• Early Placement During Senior Year
• Scholarship Opportunities
• Field Trips
• Greater Cincinnati Consortium College Tech Prep Showcase
• Ford/AAA Skills Contest (Regional – State – National)

Student Organization

SkillsUSA

• Leadership Development
• Professional Development
• Civic Activities
• Community Service Opportunities
• Local, Regional, State, and National Competitions

Automotive Youth Education Systems

AYES means Opportunity to you!

• Earn money while preparing for a variety of well-paying, satisfying careers:
  • Master Technicians with 3-5 years of experience can earn $30,000 –50,000 + annually
• Enjoy the challenge of integrated work/study experiences
• Class work relates to the job, and the job related to class work
• Take advantage of the career and personal guidance provided by school and workplace mentors
• Develop the kinds of professional skills that employers want and need
  • Motivation
  • Communication
  • Self-Discipline
  • Critical Thinking
  • Problem Solving
  • Goal Setting
  • Teamwork
  • Time Management
  • Customer Service
• Develop technical skills that high-tech firms want and need