Automotive Technical Services - Chrysler - Hudson Valley Community College

Automotive Technical Services - Chrysler from Hudson Valley Community College is a Campus Associate Automotive degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. The Automotive Technical Services: Chrysler College Automotive Program is an extended term variation of the Automotive Technical Services Program. This program is jointly sponsored by Hudson Valley Community College and the Chrysler Corporation's Chrysler College Automotive Program (CAP). Students will enroll at Hudson Valley Community College and be sponsored by a participating Chrysler dealership. Hudson Valley's Automotive Department will assist students in obtaining a Chrysler sponsor. This partnership between education and industry is designed to train tomorrow's technician today. Lectures and laboratory work will be reinforced by hands-on, cooperative work experience of equal time at a sponsoring dealership. The program's Admission Committee, which is composed of representatives from industry and education, carefully screen each applicant. Minimum admission requirements are: high school diploma or the equivalent; evidence of automotive interest, and scores from a Hudson Valley Community College placement test. Since the number of applications greatly exceed the positions available each year, meeting only the minimal requirements may not be sufficient. Possessing one or more of the following will strengthen the application: more than one term of high school level automotive training; military automotive training; dealership work experience; one year of college. Retention in the program at the conclusion of each term is not automatic. The performance record of each student is reviewed at the end of each term by the Admissions Committee, which is composed of representatives of both the college and Chrysler. The committee's approval is required to pass from term to term, phase to phase, and to certify graduation. Entering students must possess a valid New York State driver's license and a professional tool set as prescribed by the Automotive Department. In addition, students must wear uniforms, purchase required manuals, and adhere to the attendance policy of the department. Attendance is mandatory. View more details on Hudson Valley Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Automotive courses.