The Auto FastTrack program is taking applications for students to begin in January. This program offers hands-on project-based training in a real-world, industry environment. Students will earn wages through employment in the field three to four days per week while attending college two days per week. Sixteen students will be selected by the partner employers. Beginning on day one of the program, students will put the skills learned in the classroom directly to use in the workplace, earning credit for the skills acquired on the job.
Sponsoring employers include Don Moore Automotive Group, Champion Ford, Pogue Automotive, Henderson Chevrolet, Harley Automotive, and Expressway Automotive Group. Employer partners will assist with recruiting and selecting the students and providing mentoring at the job site.
Students will be required to successfully complete at least 70 percent of program competencies and maintain a 90% attendance rate to be successful. They will “clock in” for class, just as employees do in a real work setting, reinforcing employer expectations. FastTrack incorporates strategies to increase the student’s awareness of accountability, communication, and teamwork.
The program will lead to eight certificates that coincide with the requirements of the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF), which accredits automotive training programs in the United States. Students will be prepared to take the eight core Automotive Service Engineer (ASE) certifications.
A free student information session will be held at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 12 at OCTC’s Southeastern Campus, located at 1901 Southeastern Parkway. For more information about the program or to become an employer partner contact Ceary Thomas at [email protected] or call 270-686-4623.