Automotive Technology. A One-Stop, One-of-a-Kind Program in Northern Michigan.

Mechanics Keep Progress Moving Forward. We Want Mechanics!

More than ever, automotive mechanics and technicians are needed and in HIGH demand. With more vehicles on the roads than ever, positions are open nationwide for those educated and passionate about the automotive trade. 

Whether working for a dealership or an automotive garage, mechanics and technicians are the backbone of our transportation system.

We need more mechanics and technicians.

Career Best Fits: Passionate, Hard Working, and Team-Oriented

For those seeking a career working with your hands and not behind a desk, automotive technology is a field worth exploring. More than wrench turning and dirty clothes, this field requires those with a strong passion for the automotive trades. 

You will keep America’s transportation infrastructure moving through your dedication, attention to detail, and skills. 

Be Fully Equipped to Learn on Day One

You’ll find in our brand-new facility that we do not play around when it comes to providing you with the tools to succeed here at Kirtland. 

Through our partnerships with Snap-on, MAC, and other industry-leading tool manufacturers, you will be provided with EVERY tool needed to maximize your automotive learning while at Kirtland.

Purchase the tools you work with. During your time in Kirtland’s automotive technology program, you can purchase tools directly from our vendors at a HUGE DISCOUNT. Leave our program with all the knowledge and tools needed in the automotive world. 

Kirtland’s Automotive Technology Program: A Second-to-None Education

At Kirtland, we pride ourselves in the quality of education we provide to every student that walks through our doors. This is especially true when looking at our Automotive Technology program. 

Being the only college with an Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Master accredited program in northern Michigan, we provide learning to our automotive students, which no college in the north can compete with.

Upon graduating, you WILL be prepared for the Michigan Bureau of Automotive Regulation Mechanic Certification and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Technician Certification tests.

Meet Your Instructor

Our Automotive Technology instructors are industry-leading professionals, currently working automotive mechanics and technicians and state-wide recognized educators.  

Bob Oakes, the lead instructor for Automotive Technology, has over 33 years of experience in the automotive industry and is ASE master certified in all areas of light vehicle repair and advanced ASE certified in three additional categories.

Above all else, our instructors carry the ‘student first’ mindset. They understand the passion for cars and bring it into the shop for you to learn. They are committed to creating an educational experience that will prepare you for a great career in the automotive industry.