
“There is an unbelievable demand for skilled trades people in general. The automotive industry specifically is in dire need of service technicians.”
-Matt Snyder, Zeigler Automotive Group Corporate Technical Recruiter, quoted in a Feb. 2021 KISD School News Network article
GRCC offers many options, including a two-year associate degree
Prepare for an entry-level position, or for career advancement, with training in all areas of automotive service through extensive hands-on lab work on with highly technical and computerized cars, including CAP Local and MOPAR Chrysler training.
Take a course for personal enrichment, or earn a certificate or degree.
Pass rates
Licensure Pass Rates for Automotive Technology programs
Program Certifications and Accreditations
GRCC automotive program are certified by the Automotive Service Excellence Education Foundation and is a nationally accredited program which instructs in all eight areas listed by mechanic certification.
The State of Michigan automobile and light truck repair categories for vehicles under 10,000 pounds GVW are:
- Engine Repair
- Engine Tune-up/Performance
- Front End, Suspension & Steering Systems
- Brakes & Braking Systems
- Automatic Transmission
- Manual Transmission, Front & Rear Drive Axles
- Electrical Systems
- Heating & Air Conditioning
Want to know more?
Contact us today to learn more about Automotive programs at GRCC:
automotive@grcc.edu
(616) 234-3006
Automotive is a very broad term which may include sales, auto body, service, parts, management and many more industry fields. The automotive program at GRCC only instructs in the area of automotive service.