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Demand and wages are skyrocketing for skilled professionals who can run and maintain
complex
machines, robots and computer systems. CCAC’s Skilled Trades programs encompass a
wide range of
these strong wage-earning professions. The 25 certificate and degree offerings in
the skilled trades and
energy technologies—which include numerous apprenticeship programs—prepare college
students for
rewarding careers in these highly-skilled sectors.
Skilled Trades Career Programs at CCAC
Automotive Technology
These programs prepare students for accelerated careers servicing and repairing today’s
high-tech automobiles. Students
become trained in the latest automotive service technologies and methods— including
emerging green technologies,
such as hybrids, plug-in electrics and natural gas-powered vehicles. Academic courses included
in the associate degree program provide students with the necessary background for
effective communication and increased opportunities for
career advancement.
CCAC’s automotive curriculum prepares students to take the tests necessary to earn
Pennsylvania Safety and Emission
Inspection licensing and Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification. All CCAC
instructors are ASE Certified
Master Technicians with years of industry experience.
For individuals who wish to specialize and get on-the-job training, CCAC offers two-year apprenticeship and degree programs in conjunction with area dealerships. These manufacturer-certified programs, identified as GM ASEP, Ford ASSET and FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) MOPAR CAP, combine classroom and lab work with a paid on-the-job training program at a participating dealer or repair shop, preparing students for careers as automotive service technicians in General Motors, Ford or Fiat Chrysler dealerships. As apprentice technicians, students gain the technical competency and skills to diagnose, service and maintain vehicles using recommended procedures, special tools and service information.
Automotive Technology Programs at CCAC
If you would like to learn more about these programs click on the links below to go to the CCAC Online Catalog.