This program addresses the scarcity of automotive technicians in today's hi-tech society and gives young adults the tools needed to build a successful long-term career with the potential to make over $60,000 a year. More than 28.8 million transmissions were serviced in 1998, driving the call for skilled technicians in this area.

The program is the first of its kind in that students will obtain specialized training by a national corporation in an environment that mirrors a real job facility. AAMCO supplies the instructor, equipment, curriculum, and expertise. The Department of Labor covers the cost of students' housing, healthcare, transportation, meals and the training facilities. If students do not have a high school diploma or the equivalent, Job Corps will prepare them to attain their GED-a requirement for all the training programs.

Using videotapes, classroom instruction and hands-on learning, the students have the opportunity to reach the second level of AAMCO's technician certification by graduation. Adding to the learning process, New Jersey dealers have donated cars, equipment and supplies for training, as well as unlimited time for students to observe work-in-progress at AAMCO centers.

Students can choose where to work following graduation, but AAMCO anticipates that many will advance to career positions at any of the 700+ centers nationwide. The Department of Labor assists with relocation expenses and AAMCO dealers pay the cost of tools provided to the students to begin their newfound careers, regardless of where they go.

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