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School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering and Computer Science

Accelerate your career in the ever-growing automotive industry. Gain hands-on experience and cutting-edge skills to diagnose, repair and maintain electrical, fuel, emissions and mechanical systems. Our programs combine classroom learning, lab work and real-world training to prepare you for success. This coursework prepares students for the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification tests. All program curricula are certified by the ASE Education Foundation in all eight ASE categories at the MAST (Master Automobile Service Technology) level.

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Mercedes-Benz Launch Event at the Advanced Automotive Technology Center on Dec. 4, 2023

Mercedes-Benz Launch Event at the Advanced Automotive Technology Center on December 4, 2023
Mercedes-Benz Launch Event at the Advanced Automotive Technology Center on December 4, 2023
Mercedes-Benz Launch Event at the Advanced Automotive Technology Center on December 4, 2023
Mercedes-Benz Launch Event at the Advanced Automotive Technology Center on December 4, 2023
Mercedes-Benz Launch Event at the Advanced Automotive Technology Center on December 4, 2023
Mercedes-Benz Launch Event at the Advanced Automotive Technology Center on December 4, 2023
Mercedes-Benz Launch Event at the Advanced Automotive Technology Center on December 4, 2023
Mercedes-Benz Launch Event at the Advanced Automotive Technology Center on December 4, 2023
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Auto Tech Open Houses

are at the Western Campus on Saturdays from 9 - 11 a.m.

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Tri-C President, Dr. Michael A. Baston, greets GM ASEP student Toriawn Jenkins in the first episode of Momentum, Oct. 2022

How to reach us

Advanced Automotive Technology Center
216-987-5330
11000 Pleasant Valley Road
Parma, Ohio  44130

Melissa Koenig, Program Director
216-987-5722
melissa.koenig@tri-c.edu

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"Employment of automotive service technicians and mechanics is projected to grow 9% from 2012 to 2022, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Job opportunities for qualified jobseekers should be very good."

U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics: Automotive Technology

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