Automotive Technology

North Orange County Community College District

Board of Trustees: Ryan Bent Stephen T. Blount Jeffrey P. Brown Dr. Barbara Dunsheath Ed Lopez Molly McClanahan Jacqueline Rodarte Cheryl A. Marshall, Ed.D., Chancellor JoAnna Schilling, Ph.D., President, Cypress College

The North Orange County Community College District, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State laws, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, religion, disability, sex, or sexual orientation in any of its policies, procedures, or practices. The District is also committed to maintaining campuses that are free of harassment, drugs, and alcohol. A copy of the District’s full policy on nondiscrimination, sexual harassment, sexual assault treatment and counseling, and maintenance of a drugs-free environment is available in the District’s Human Resources Office.

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Cypress + CYPRESS COLLEGE Career Technical Education Automotive Technology 9200 Valley View St. Cypress, CA 90630-5897 (714) 484-7000

TOYOTA T-TEN Cypress College offers our automotive students the Toyota Technician and Education Network (T-TEN) course track. This program begins with AT 109C, introduction to Toyota during the summer session. Students successfully passing AT 109 are advanced into a two year cohort of cooperative education, work experiences that begin in the Fall semester. Seniors begin with a paid internship at a dealer during their first year. Contact Michael Klyde for an application and to set up an interview appointment.

Automotive Technology

Program Information: (714)484-7004 careers.cypresscollege.edu General/Subaru Program: Marty Orozco (562)484-7485 lorozco@cypresscollege.edu High School Special Admit Students: Toyota/Lexus T-TEN: Michael Klyde (562)881-4780 mklyde@cypresscollege.edu General Automotive Program: Jane Jepson (CTE Counselor) (714)484-7228 jjepson@cypresscollege.edu

Toyota/Lexus T-TEN

Subaru Technician

General Automotive Technology Electric Vehicle/Hybrid Technology

Bronze Star: The Cypress College Automotive Technology program earned a bronze star from the State Chancellor’s office. Our students achieved an 89% increase in their income after program completion.

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GENERAL PROGRAM Have a passion for cars? Looking for an “in-demand” career? Our general automotive program offers classes for women and men that lead to employment in the automotive industry. Certificates are earned in the core areas of electrical, brakes, steering/ suspension, engines, engine performance and transmissions/drivelines. We also offer certificates for the service and business side of the dealer and aftermarket companies that are part of SEMA (Specialty Equipment Marketing Association).

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FINANCIAL AID

Community Colleges are very affordable at just $46 per unit for California residents.

For students needing additional financial support, financial aid may be available through grants, loans or high school district partnerships. Students are advised to apply for aid via the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid at www.fafsa.ed.gov) or CADAA (California Dream Act Application at http:// www.csac.ca.gov/california-dream-act).

The faculty at Cypress College know that our courses are the start of an automotive career.

One in seven jobs in the U.S. is tied to the automotive industry. At Cypress College you have many career options. Our graduates have careers in the following areas: • Independent shop repair technician • Toyota/Lexus technician • Subaru Technician • Tesla Technician • Advanced vehicle technology technician (Hybrid, Electric Vehicles, Clean Fuel Tech) • Service consultant • Shop foreman • Service manager • Parts and vehicle sales • Franchise or specialty repair business owner • Automotive Management • SEMA aftermarket company positions • Engineering • Research and development • Automotive Education Your quality education can continue beyond Cypress College by transferring your fully accredited units to other institutions doing exciting work in advanced technologies. These include the “CARS” programs at Stanford University, California State Polytechnic University Pomona, UC San Diego, and UC Davis, each of which participates in the Society of Automotive Engineers Formula ASE Challenge. See a counselor for transfer information.

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High school students can attend college free through Cypress College’s “Special Admit” program. Get a jump start on your college career with AT 105 Electrical 1 and/or AT 110 Fundamentals of Automotive. These courses are conveniently offered from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM two nights a week during our Fall and Spring semesters.

Accelerate your education and career. Apply now at www.cypresscollege.edu!

Are there jobs in the automotive Industry?

Parents and students alike always ask this question, and the answer is a resounding YES! While we cannot guarantee every student a job, there is a huge demand for skilled technicians. Past graduates have excelled as Master Diagnostic Technicians at dealerships such as, Toyota, Subaru, and Jaguar/Land Rover. They have also been successful working at independent repair shops and their own automotive businesses.

How much can an Automotive Technician earn? The Automotive Technology program at Cypress College has a stellar reputation in the automotive industry. The practical knowledge and skills gained through this program translate to a high-skill high-wage career.

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