Automotive Technology Update

Automotive
Technology
Program
June 25, 2015
Perkins FY2015
Saylor-Beall
7 ½ Horsepower Air Compressor
 Alternates pump usage for longer
life.
 Will be able to supply
Automotive and the CNC lab
simultaneously.
Perkins FY2015
 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt
Perkins FY2015
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2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
Perkins FY2015
 Women’s Car Care Class
Did you know…?
Automotive Technology students built
an alternative fuel truck that runs on
propane, E-85 ethanol and gasoline
for use in the Alternative Fuels class
and for recruitment use in the
program.
Did you know…?
Automotive instructors have custom built
some of our cutaways and training aids in
order to better explain automotive
concepts to students.
Student Success
Some of the companies currently requesting to hire our students:
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Buss Ford – McHenry (2)
Sunny Side Dodge – McHenry (1)
Platinum Auto Services – LITH (1)
Cassidy Tire - Crystal Lake (2)
R.A. Adams Trailer – McHenry (1)
Courtesy Buick GMC - Crystal Lake (1)
B&B Auto Repair – McHenry (1)
Elite Autosport Inc. – Woodstock (2)
E.D.I. Auto Repair – LITH (2)
Harvard Ford – Harvard (3)
Street Legal Audio Inc. – LITH (1)
Ultimate Performance – McHenry (2)
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AAMCO Transmissions – Crystal Lake (1)
Harvard Chevrolet – Harvard (2)
M’Lady Nissan – Crystal Lake (1)
Northtown Auto Service – McHenry (1)
Kunes Country Ford – Antioch (1)
Wickstrom Ford – Barrington (3)
Bull Valley Ford – Bull Valley (1)
Good Year Auto Tech Ctr – Crystal Lake (1)
Firestone – McHenry (1)
Brilliance Honda – Crystal Lake (1)
DeLorean Motor Co. – Crystal Lake (1)
Vintage Sports Car – Woodstock (2)
Student Success
Automotive Technology Degrees and Certificates 2012 - 2015
Automotive Technology AAS Degree
6/1
(# of degrees earned and received/# of degrees earned
and not received)
Automotive Technology AAS Degree,
Management Option
6/2
(# of degrees earned and received/# of degrees earned
and not received)
Automotive Maintenance Technician
Certificate
40/3
(# of certs earned and received/# of certs earned and not
received)
Advanced Automotive Technician
Certificate
27/6
(# of certs earned and received/# of certs earned and not
received)
Student Success
Automotive Technology Completion Improvements
Working on two new 12 credit certificates.
First, an electrical certificate made up of the three first semester classes.
Second, a chassis certificate made from the three second semester
classes.
Scholarship assistance: Opportunities for a multitude of automotive
aftermarket scholarships ranging from $100 to $5000.
Award credit for field experience to satisfy internship requirements.
Automotive
Technology
Program
Thank you &
Questions?