Creating Auto Career Pathways. Driving Futures.

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Automotive Service Career Pathway Programs

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  • Industry professionals and teacher introduce 9-12 grade automotive students to career opportunities. Students explore how to join the quickly evolving auto industry, career paths, and CA Community Colleges that provide training. Click here to see more.

  • Designed to increase the reach of training programs for clean vehicle technicians in California and advance youth grades 9-12 into apprenticeship. Click here for more information

Career Awareness

  • Let us help you FIND YOUR NEXT HIRE!

    • CNCDA Foundation recruits & screens a standout student recommended by their auto instructor.

    • Hands on experience is side-by-side education, guided by your trusted technician. During the semester, instructor will meet with mentor and oversee positive progress.

    • Students earn school credit during the unpaid 7‑week internship* (2 days/week) at your dealership. Student liability insurance is assumed by the college.

    To register, please complete the form on this page.

Career Choice

  • A brighter future through skills development and training drives greater employment demand and income potential without the typical obstacles to achieving automotive career goals. Our goal is to introduce new talent and help solve a decades-long tech shortage that is impacting the industry.

    This earn-and-learn training model is an alternate path to a career with zero debt!

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Career Training

  • One coordinated voice for automotive education and workforce needs. Click Here for more information.

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Want your brand seen by thousands of aspiring automotive students?

Partner with us on our Auto Technology Career Days.

These high-energy events bring together professionals across the auto industry who are excited to introduce students to excellent career opportunities. Thousands of students will explore how they can be a part of a quickly evolving industry, a career path, and learn about the certificate and degree opportunities at local colleges.

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