Automotive Training Center

by Amanda Fornecker
Carburetor, camshaft, intake manifold, transmission. Do you know what these words mean? If you do, then maybe an automotive technology career is for you. And if you don't recognize these terms, then an automotive technology school can teach you all of the basics to begin a lucrative career; one such school being the Automotive Training Center, with locations in Warminster and Exton, PA.

The Automotive Training Center was first established in 1917 in Philadelphia as a division of Spring Garden College. As the years went on, the programs started to fill up quickly and the Philadelphia campus was soon at its capacity. The Automotive Training Center later went on to establish its own campus in 1971, about 30 miles away from Philadelphia, comprised of a 25,000 square foot facility, with 10 specialized shops and classrooms located on five acres of land.

Some of the programs offered at the Automotive Training Center include automotive technology, marine service technology, and collision reconditioning/repair. The experienced faculty at the Automotive Training Center ensures that students get the most relevant instruction, coupled with hands-on training. Typically, classes at the Automotive Training Center last anywhere from 40 to 80 weeks. In addition to certifications that students earn upon completion of their programs, students also earn their PA State Inspection License, PA State Emissions Inspector License, and MACS Air Conditioning Certification.

The Automotive Training Center is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career School and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT). Students at the Automotive Training Center also have a distinct advantage over other students pursuing an automotive technology career because this school partners with big companies like Ford, Mercury Marine, and Honda Marine to get the right training for their students. Oftentimes, these companies look to recruit students directly out of a school like the Automotive Training Center.

Prospective students looking to begin their automotive technology career at the Automotive Training Center can expect a fairly simple admissions process. The school requires that students have at least a high school diploma or GED to begin their coursework. However, if a student does not have either, they may have significant scores on the Automotive Training Center Ability to Benefit Test that meet requirements set by the U.S. Department of Education. These students will be encouraged by the Automotive Training Center to obtain their GED. In addition, students take a tour of the school, have a personal interview, and must be older than the compulsory high school age.

There is financial aid available at the Automotive Training Center to students meeting the specified requirements. Also available are scholarships that will help exceptional students pay for their automotive technology education. Once part of the Automotive Training Center student body, students can be assured of a supporting staff that can assist in employment and other career counseling services.




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