New technologies are driving innovation in the workplace to meet the needs of consumers, employees and industry. The North Texas Automobile Dealers (NTXAD) Registered Apprenticeship Program for Automotive Service Technician matches qualified students enrolled at community colleges to industry partnering with new automobile franchised dealers service departments for a work-based learning experience where students can earn while they learn. The competency-based program offers new and incumbent workers enhanced skills through manufacturer’s training programs. The registered apprenticeship program is a work-based learning model that provides the setting for students to learn manufacturer standards and service protocols directly from the service team at a dealership. Registered apprentices work alongside dealership staff, giving them the opportunity to forge relationships in the workplace. The NTXAD Registered Apprenticeship program’s competency-based approach includes 364 contact hours of related technical instructional hours, 3,000 hours of on-the-job learning (OJL). The duration of the program is between 18-24 months, depending upon the knowledge and experience of the apprentice. All apprentices are required to serve three months/ninety day/500 OJL hours. Eligible candidates include full-time auto tech students and incumbent workers. Program Criteria & Requirements For Apprentices ASE Benchmark Tests Electrical (A6)Brakes (A5)Suspension (A4)Maintenance & Light Repair (G1)Current Driver’s LicenseSocial Security CardLoveTrades.org Behavioral Assessment TestCertification DocumentsJob Related DocumentsCurrent College Transcripts and Attendance Records Participating Dealerships Don Davis CDJRDon Davis FordDon Davis NissanGrubbs AcuraGrubbs InfinitiHiley HyundaiHiley MazdaHonda of DentonHuffines Chevrolet PlanoMoritz ChevroletMoritz Kia AllianceMoritz Kia Fort WorthMoritz Kia HurstFive Star Ford North Richland HillsFive Star Subaru of GrapevineSouthWest CDJR Cleburne INTERESTED IN LEARNING HOW YOUR DEALERSHIP CAN BE INVOLVED? Dealer Registered Apprenticeship Inquiry Name* First Last Dealership Name* Email* Enter Email Confirm Email Phone*Questions or Comments