Ford Automotive Student Service Ed Training
This program provides a balance of an Associates of Applied Science degree from Mt. Hood Community College coupled with real world on the job, paid, training with any number of local Ford and Lincoln Dealers, like Gresham Ford.
Automotive service and maintenance is a growing tremendously. The more efficient and technically evolved vehicles become the greater need for professional auto technicians. This need is also being amplified by the regular and increasing retirement of mechanics who have served the auto industry for decades. Due to their high demand status, auto technicians are well paid with performance bonuses, paid continued education, paid time off, medical and dental benifits and more.
The Ford ASSET Program spans 22 months and provides an apprenticeship experience in order to prepare individuals to work at a Ford of Lincoln dealership, like the award winning service.
The Automotive Technology: Ford ASSET degree.
The Contribute to the Community Program has a three pronged approach to serving the customers and community of Gresham Ford.
As you train to become a service technician for the existing and future automobiles of Ford Motor Company, students have the option to make money through the Automotive Student Service Educational Training program (ASSET). The ASSET program is a learning experience that combines classroom education with on-the-job training at sponsoring Ford and Lincoln dealerships and MHCC to increase the technical proficiency and professional level of the incoming dealership technician. The curriculum was created by MHCC and Ford Motor Company together, and it results in an Associate of Applied Science degree in Automotive Technology from MHCC as well as factory training qualifications given by instructors who have been certified by Ford.
The ASSET program, which is aimed at both men and women who are interested in a future in automotive technology, requires a commitment to work and study for two years, encompassing the fall, winter, spring, and summer terms.
The students enrolled in ASSET programs across the country are viewed as Ford Motor Company's "service technicians of the future". All instructional facilities are outfitted with the most modern and sophisticated professional equipment available, and the best technical schools possible have been chosen as program sites. In addition to the certainty that a significant company is investing in them by choosing them for training, ASSET students also have access to future employment prospects that are assured. Learning from Ford master-certified teachers is a requirement for admission to the Ford ASSET program.
Certified Instructors - Ford Motor Company specially certifies all ASSET Instructors to teach all Ford Technical Training Courses.
Lower Tuition - The ASSET program offers a degree and paid training at a far lower price compared to a traditional four year degree or certification at private institutions.
Competitive Advantage - For those seeking a career in a growing industry with a Ford or Lincoln Dealer, the ASSET program offers a competitive edge and entry to real Ford Dealers. Trained and certified Ford Technicians are in high demand and quickly hired.
Networking - Dealerships around the Portland Metro area happily sponsor each ASSET student and provide a minimum of one year of dealership experience. Building relationships within the industry is important no matter what career you choose to pursue.
To be eligible for this scholarship students must have completed their first semester in their Ford ASSET Program. Scholarship students must maintain full-time status and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and provide a recommendation by the an ASSET instructor. Eligibility is also contingent upon your status as an employable within the United States, maintain apprenticeship with sponsoring dealership, and possess a valid driver’s license. Each Accelerate Scholarship is award for $1,000-$2,000 towards ASSET tution.
Throughout the program, Ford or Lincoln dealerships hire and sponsor ASSET students. After graduation, ASSET students can anticipate continuing to work at their sponsoring dealership. Numerous positions, including Team Leader, Specialist, Shop Foreman, Service Manager, Parts and Service Operations Manager, General Manager, and others, are open inside the dealership. The entire automotive business offers a wide variety of other prospects.
ASE Automotive Service Excellence Accredited
Earn up to 100% of Currnet Ford Service Technician Speciality Training (STST) in classes such as:
- Gasoline Engine Repair and Performance
- Electrical Systems
- Climate Control
- Manual Transmission
- Steering and Suspension
- Automatic Transmission
- Brakes Systems
- Diesel Engine Repair and Performance
Finding a seat in a Ford ASSET Program is easy. Search Ford Auto Technician Training and Education Programs Nationwide and find the begining to your career.
The demand for Ford Auto Technicians has historically been high and is projected to provide a healthy and strong career outlook. Most senior auto mechanics make more than $77,000 per year, and superstars can make six figures.
Automotive Career Paths
- Auto Service Technician
- Auto Collision Technician
- Auto Paint Technician
- Auto Service Advisor
- Auto Parts Manager
- Auto Shop Owner
- Automotive Machinist
- Service & Parts Director
- Operations Director
Accelerated Fact Certification
The 15 week version of the ASSET program is known as the Ford Accelerated Credential Training (FACT) program. Advancing your education with this certification provides opportunities at more than 3,100 Ford and Lincoln dealerships across America in addition to more than 1,200 Quick Lane and Tire Centers nationwide. During the 15 weeks you will earn 12 specific credentials including:
- Brake Systems
- Climate Control
- Diesel Engine Performance
- Diesel Engine Repair
- Electrical Systems
- Electronic Systems
- Gasoline Engine Performance
- Engine Repair
- High Voltage Systems
- Steering and Suspension Systems