Sophisticated changes in technology have transformed the
automotive and heavy duty truck technician fields into a secure and
rewarding profession, with the need for a solid background in both academics
and technical skills.
Far from wrench turners, today's technicians work in clean, organized shops and
are highly regarded as expert diagnosticians and troubleshooters.
The demand for automotive and heavy duty truck technicians is higher than ever.
As a certified technicians you will enjoy:
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Competitive Wages
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Good Benefits
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Long-Term Security
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An Appealing Work Environment
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Opportunities for Advancement
Automotive and heavy duty truck technology are exciting career choice that
provide challenging work in an ever-evolving, high-tech environment.
About the Program
The Pennsylvania Automotive Asociation (PAA) and the Pennsylvania Truck Dealers
(PTD) sponsor the Automotive and Heavy-Duty Truck Technician Registered
Apprenticeship Programs, through the cooperation of its member dealers around
the state. The apprenticeship programs are 3-5 years in length, with required
academic and technical courses and hands-on training. Students who successfully
complete the program have a full-time job and earn credentials that position
them for lifelong career opportunities.
These programs are registered with the U.S. Department of Labor and the
Pennsylvania Apprenticeship and Training Council.
Earn While you Learn
Students in PAA's Apprenticeship Program will:
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Receive on-the-job training with the guidance of an experienced mentor
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Program total of 6,000 hours
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Work 12 - 30 hours a week during school
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Work 30 - 40 hours during the summer
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Earn a competitive wage while you train
What do Technicians Earn?
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Experienced technicians - $30,000-$50,000
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Master technicians - $70,000-$100,000
Credentials for a Secure Future
Students who successfully complete one of the technician apprenticeship programs
within five years earn credentials that all but guarantee a lifetime of job
security in their chosen field of automotive or heavy-duty truck technology.
These include:
The Industry Needs You!
Today's technicians are smart and well-educated, with a solid background in
math, science and computers, as well as good communication skills. Making the
right academic choices begins early in the academic career.
The required curriculum of both apprenticeship programs provides an important
foundation for success and advancement in the fields of automotive and
heavy-duty truck technology.
Highly-skilled, educated automotive and heavy-duty truck technicians are in
great demand. In fact, there is a serious shortage of technicians with the
proper skills to work with the sophisticated electronics and computers involved
in today's vechicles. For this reason, employers provide excellent working
conditions and long-term security for their valued technicians.
For more information on how to
apply for the Registered Apprenticeship Program,
please call Anne Shuman at 1-800-242-3745 ext. 3351 or
email.