Based in Glendale, the school's programs prepare students for careers in automotive servicing. Some programs focus on certain areas, such as diesel technology, heating and air conditioning, and welding. Graduates receive job placement assistance, and the school helps current students find part-time jobs in their field. The automotive service technology program provides enough training to prepare students for entry-level jobs in automotive fields. The school focuses on electrical systems, fuel and ignition systems, brakes, steering, suspension and diagnostics. Arizona Automotive Institute is eligible to receive federal financial aid, and it has accreditation from the Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. The school's training services also are approved by the Arizona Department of Vocational Rehabilitation.
Arizona Automotive Institute
6829 N. 46th Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85301
888-209-8264
aai.edu
With 11 campuses in the United States, the Universal Technical Institute (UTI) prepares students for careers in the automotive industry. UTI operates from two Arizona campuses. The Avondale campus opened in 2004 and covers more than 287,000 square feet. In addition to a basic automotive training program, UTI offers diesel training and collision repair training. In the general automotive program, students learn how to diagnose, service and repair domestic and foreign cars and how to build high-performance engines. UTI also offers optional courses that provide training on vehicles from a specific manufacturer. The automotive technology program lasts 51 weeks.
Universal Technical Institute
10695 W. Pierce St.
Avondale, AZ 85323
800-510-5845
uti.edu
The Maricopa County Community College District operates 10 different colleges and additional education centers in the county that provide college education to students interested in technical careers. Seven of the 10 colleges offer programs for individuals interested in pursuing careers in the automotive field. The college's Automotive Technician program teaches students to diagnose, adjust, repair and overhaul vehicles. The college offers both certification programs and associate degree programs for individuals interested in automotive careers.
Maricopa Community College
2411 W. 14th St.
Tempe, AZ 85281
480-731-8000
maricopa.edu