Apprenticeship Program
Future-Proof your shop with ASTA’s Automotive Apprentice Program
Investing in the future of your business is crucial to its success, especially in the aftermarket industry. The North Carolina Automotive Apprenticeship Program is an excellent way to do just that. By participating in this program, you can mentor and develop the next generation of automotive technicians while benefiting from their part-time work at your shop.
Benefits for Your Business
As a part of the program, you can have one of your skilled technicians serve as the apprentice’s mentor, helping them learn and grow as professionals. By doing so, you’ll invest in the long-term success of your business by grooming your own skilled and trained employees. Moreover, this program provides opportunities for your current employees to advance their careers through mentorship.
No Cost to You
The best part? Participating in the program will not cost you a thing. The only requirement is that your shop maintains a membership in good standing with the ASTA.
How to Participate
High school seniors interested in the program must register and be placed with an approved shop before graduation. If you’re a shop owner interested in participating in the North Carolina Automotive Apprenticeship Program, you can contact ASTA for the form to become an approved apprentice host-shop. The ASTA staff will work with you to find an apprentice in your area. Once you have an apprentice in mind, you can interview potential apprentices to see if they are a good fit for your team.
Registering as an Approved Apprentice Host-Shop
Details on how to register as an approved apprentice host-shop with the ASTA, including requirements and contact information.
Interviewing Potential Apprentices
Tips on how to conduct effective interviews with potential apprentices to find the best fit for your shop.
Shop Benefits
Participating in the North Carolina Automotive Apprenticeship Program can benefit shops in several ways, including:
Access to skilled and trained apprentices who can support your business operations and help increase productivity.
Opportunity to shape the skills and expertise of the next generation of automotive technicians to meet the needs of your business and the industry.
Potential for reduced turnover and recruitment costs as apprentices tend to be loyal to their host-shops and are more likely to stay with the business after completing their apprenticeships.
Enhanced reputation as a business that invests in the development of its employees and contributes to the growth of the automotive industry in North Carolina.
Access to resources and support from the ASTA and the NC Apprentice Program to help ensure the success of the apprenticeship program and your business.
Apprentice Benefits
Participating in the North Carolina Automotive Apprenticeship Program can benefit shops in several ways, including:
Hands-on training: Apprentices get practical, on-the-job training in automotive repair and maintenance from experienced professionals.
Paid work experience: Apprentices are paid while they learn, so they can earn a living while building their skills.
No student debt: Apprenticeship programs do not require students to take on student loans or incur debt, unlike traditional college programs.
Professional certification: Upon completion of the program, apprentices receive a nationally recognized industry certification and a Journeyman’s card, which can lead to higher-paying job opportunities.
Career advancement: The skills and experience gained through the apprenticeship program can open up opportunities for career advancement and higher wages in the automotive industry.
Steps to ASTA’s Automotive Apprenticeship Program
Shape the future of the automotive industry and your business? Don’t miss this chance! Take the first step today and contact ASTA to start shaping the future of the automotive industry!
Host-Shop Approval Form
Contact ASTA for the form to become an approved apprentice host-shop.
Local Apprentice Placement
The ASTA staff will work with you to find an apprentice in your area.
Candidate Interviews
Interview potential apprentices to see if they are a good fit for your team.
Compatibility Assessment
Interview potential apprentices to see if they are a good fit for your team.
Participation Agreement
The shop owner and the apprentice sign an agreement to participate together in the program, outlining the requirements and expectations from both sides.
Take the First Step!
Apprenticeship Program Documents
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