This program is designed to develop and maintain a workforce of trained and competent technicians. Completers of the program will take and pass multiple ASE exams as well as the required company and manufacturers required online training modules during the two-year training program. Students in the program can also be trained to complete the Maryland State Inspection exam for certification upon completion of the course.

The program cost to the student would be paid for in full under a company scholarship program as long as the student meets all of the obligations under the training contract.

The course will have a maximum of 14 students and will have a duration of 84 weeks that will consist of six eight-week courses that will be taught utilizing a ratio of approximately 50% in class time and 50% of hands-on shop training. Students will alternate with 8 weeks of in person class, Monday through Thursday and eight weeks of paid dealership internships. Students will also do paid internships on Fridays and Saturdays. During the eight-week dealership internship period another class of 14 students will begin instruction, bringing total enrollment in the program to 28 students.

Students may also elect to take a seventh course, which would prepare them for the Maryland State Inspection License certification if they choose.

Students will be provided with a $1500 tool set that the company will remain the owner of until the three-year employee contractual commitment is completed. Ownership of the tool set will transfer to the student upon completion of all contractual obligations. The tool set inventory and condition must be maintained and is the responsibility of the student and will be used both during the in classroom and internship training.

Students will be held accountable for their learning through evaluation of both written and performance assessments, as well as attendance during the training period. Students that do not meet the minimum requirements of the program will be dismissed from the program and will be held accountable as per the terms of the training contract.