• General


• ASEP (General Motors)


• ASSET (Ford)


• CAP (Chrysler)

Each program is designed to prepare students for employment as automotive technicians. Instruction is given in both the theoretical and practical aspects of automotive operation, maintenance, and service. Directed laboratory activites provide experience in transmissions, differentials, fuel systems (both conventional and electronic), brakes, air conditioning, autmotive electricity/electronics diagnosis, emission control, engine service suspension, and steering systems. Modern, fully equipped facilities provide students with excellent opportunities for pre-employment experience.

The General Program is a non-factory sponsored program. This program is designed for students who may wish to work in an independent repair facility as well as those who simply want to broaden their automotive repair skills. This program allows students to take courses at their own pace. Students may choose to follow a recommended schedule for completing the program or may choose classes at his/her convenience.

There is no specific time frame for completion of this program. Classes for students in the general program are offered at various times including days, evenings, and weekends.

The Automotive Service Educational Program (ASEP) combines Glendale Community Colleges Automotive Technology AAS degree program with General Motors dealership experience.

The Automotive Student Service Educational Training Program (ASSET) combines Glendale Community Colleges Automotive Technology AAS degree program with Ford dealership experience.

The Chrysler Dealer Apprentice Program (CAP) combines Glendale Community College Automotive Technology AAS degree program with Chrysler dealership experience.

• You will work full-time as a PAID technician apprentice for eight (8) weeks of each college semester, during the break between semesters and during the summer, beginning right after high school graduation. The income potential within two years of graduation is $35,000 - $40,000 per year.

• You attend college eight (8) weeks each semester.

• The technician apprenticeship position becomes a full-time automotive technician position with your sponsoring dealership upon graduation form GCC with a domestic car dealership sponsored AAS degree in automotives.

• The intent of these programs is for students to remain with the same dealership throughout the two year program as well as after graduation.

• To register for this degree program, students must be hired by a dealership as a technician apprentice (we will help potential students with the interview process and steer them to dealerships that have already agreed to sponsor apprentices).

• Remember, this opportunity provides you with the skills necessary to launch a successful career in the automotive industry and provides you an income potential of $50,000 to $75,000.

Note: Students sponsored through ASEP/ASSET/CAP programs may be required to take additional classes.