Automotive Technology
Automotive Technology
Diagnose it.Fix it.Prove it.
Work on real vehicles in a full shop, from brakes and suspension to electrical systems and engine performance. ASE is how the industry measures technicians, and you can start building your record here by testing for up to eight ASE Entry-Level certifications.
$50,620 median
What automotive technicians earn nationally. The top 10% earn more than $81,790.
2 Years
Junior and senior year. A senior-only option is available, but you'll miss a full year of shop time and credential prep.
No Tuition
Lab fees are typically a few hundred dollars. Payment plans are available.
College Credit
Earn college credit toward a degree while you are still in high school.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics, May 2025 wage data. Pay depends on experience, certifications, and employer.
ASE Entry-Level Certifications
Every certification below is earned by passing the test. We get you ready. The score is yours.
3
Under the Hood
- Engine Repair
- Engine Performance
- Electrical/Electronic Systems
2
Under the Car
- Brakes
- Suspension and Steering
3
Service and Systems
- Maintenance and Light Repair
- Heating and Air Conditioning
- Automobile Service Technology
Real Cars. Real Problems.
Modern vehicles run on computers, and fixing them takes someone who can read the data and turn the wrench. You'll do both.
- Computer diagnostics and troubleshooting
- Brake systems
- Suspension, steering, and alignment
- Electrical system repair
- Engine performance and repair, including engine removal and reinstallation
- Automatic transmission, manual drivetrain, and axle repair
- Heating and air conditioning
- Cost estimating, and rebuilding or replacing parts
In the shopYou'll train on multiple lifts, an alignment rack, and a Snap-on stocked tool room — the same equipment you'd find in a working shop.
Why WCCC
Customer work, not just classroom work
You'll work on real vehicles for district and community partners, applying what you learned the same week you learned it.
Keep your home school
You're still part of your home high school. Graduate with your class, and keep playing sports, going to prom, and showing up for homecoming.
Steady demand
Nationally, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects about 66,200 openings for automotive technicians each year through 2035, with the field growing faster than the average for all occupations.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2025–2035 projections.Where This Can Lead
This program is a head start, not the finish line. When you graduate, you'll have real options:
Start working
Entry-level roles in dealerships, repair shops, and parts stores
Keep training
College, technical school, or manufacturer training programs
Keep building
More certifications and experience open up more advanced work, and higher pay, over time
Take a Look Around
Applications open December 2.
See the shop before you apply.