SCC’s Ford Automotive Student Service Educational Training Program is a two-year automotive program designed to provide Ford Motor Company dealers with highly qualified and motivated entry-level technicians. The curriculum is designed by Ford Motor Company and SCC and leads to an associate degree. The program involves attending classroom lecture and laboratory experiences on Ford products at SCC’s Milford Campus and a unique opportunity for students to work at a Ford Motor Company dealership. The total program is completed in seven quarters or approximately 21 months. Since considerable time is spent at the dealership, the program requires students to have sponsoring Ford Motor Company dealers. The main responsibility of the dealership is to provide training-related employment for the student during the work experience periods.
Location Offered: Milford only
Overview
The Ford Automotive Student Service Educational Training program is a strategic alliance between the student, Ford Motor Company, Ford Motor Company dealers, and SCC. The program was created to develop much-needed qualified dealership technicians. This program incorporates the most advanced automotive technical training with a strong academic foundation of math, reading, electronics, analytical, and technical skills. The ASSET program teaches exclusively on Ford Motor Company products, and current products, giving the students a unique edge at the dealership. This program allows the student to get on-the-job training at a sponsoring Ford Motor Company dealership. During odd-numbered quarters (1-3-5-7), students are in the classroom gaining knowledge and completing lab work. During even-numbered quarters (2-4-6), students are at the dealership gaining experience. This program is NATEF certified by Automotive Service Excellence, a nationally recognized organization that certifies technicians and automotive programs.
Mission
The mission of the Ford ASSET program is to prepare individuals for employment as high-quality, entry-level technicians with Ford Motor Company dealers.
Job Outlook
The number of jobs for automotive service technicians and mechanics is projected to grow faster than average for all occupations over the next decade. Employment growth will create many new jobs, but total job openings will be significantly larger because many skilled technicians are expected to retire and will need to be replaced.