PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Automotive is a three year program in which students learn the servicing of engines, brakes, electrical, HVAC, and safety among many other standards. The first year is about 50% classroom and 50% shop. Second year is about 75% classroom and 25% shop. The last year of the program students participate in a block schedule so most students will have it two periods a day and about 85% shop time. Students will be working towards a paid internship and job placement the end of their senior year.
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IN PROGRAM PURSUITS
Here are some of the things you can look forward to while in the program:
WORK BASED LEARNING
Career Fair
Guest Speakers
Field Trips
Job Shadow
Professional Interviews
Internships ( Every student participates in an Internship in their senior year.
We work with all local Dealerships and Pima County One Stop to offer paid internships that can lead into direct employment.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Internships for All Senior Students in Industry
100% Job Placement
Multiple ASE and Toyota Certifications
Industry Introductions and Connections
Field Trip Experiences
PROJECTS
Our automotive program emulates and dresses real work experience so outside work is utilized so students receive a varied experience with different diagnostics and vehicles.
Building a Rat Rod, combining a 1999 Ford truck frame with a 1938 International body.
COMPANION CLASSES
Auto Collision
CLUBS & ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH PROGRAM
Skills USA
RC Club
Wright Flight ( Exclusive to Andrada High School)
DUAL ENROLLMENT
Pima Community College
AUT-101 Automotive Maintenance 3 credits
Auto 105 Light line maintenance 3 Credits
Students completing this program can advance to more advanced classes in the Aviation Repair Program at PCC.
CERTIFICATIONS
ASE Student Certifications (10)
Toyota TECS Elite
Hyundai Express Lane Certification
Ford ACE
Mopar 0
SP/2 Safety
SP/2 Pollution Control
