ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY

GENERAL CONTACT INFORMATION

AUTOMOTIVE

We're located in the

Career Technology Center (CTC)

Kirtland Community College

10775 N. St. Helen Road

Roscommon, MI  48653

Phone:

(989) 275-5000, ext. 329

Fax:

(989) 275-6770

Department Web site

 

PRIMARY CONTACT

Richard Bonk

Automotive Program Director

Phone:

(989) 275-5000, ext. 329

Email:

bonks@kirtland.edu

EARN GOOD MONEY AS AN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN

The demand for automotive service technicians has never been greater. Men and women who have been trained to repair and maintain today's challenging vehicles are in high demand. They can find good paying jobs with excellent benefits in just about any region of the country.

The Kirtland Automotive Technology program is unique in that it is nationally certified by ASE/NATEF in all eight major areas of training. Automotive technicians who have trained at Kirtland -- whether they specialize in certain areas or complete the entire program -- are sought after by employers. 

Kirtland's Automotive program is included in the June 2008 issue of Speedway Illustrated.

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AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES

  • Automotive Chassis Specialist, SC
  • Automotive Diesel Service Specialist, CC
  • Automotive Electrical Systems Specialist, SC
  • Automotive General, SC
  • Automotive Powertrain Specialist, SC
  • Automotive Technology, AAS
  • Automotive Auto Body Specialist, CC
  • Automotive Technology Master Certification, CC

SPECIFIC COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND CATALOG INFORMATION

Specific information about our Automotive Technology Program can be found in our College Catalog.  Get information about our partnership programs with four-year colleges and universities.

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SOME OF THE JOBS PURSUED BY STUDENTS FOLLOWING THIS PROGRAM:

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Get general and transfer information on specific colleges and universities.

IS AN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY CAREER FOR YOU?

The automotive technology program at Kirtland Community College is for you if:

  • You have a good mechanical aptitude.
  • You enjoy solving problems and hands-on work.
  • You like to keep up-to-date with the latest automotive technology.
  • You want to apply what you learn in math and science courses.
  • You're looking for a good paying "recession-proof" job.
  • You want a career that offers the options of promotion and relocation

Why choose Automotive Technology as a career, and is it for you?

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