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PARTNERSHIP
for AUTOMOTIVE
CAREER EDUCATION
(PACE)
| The Partnership for Automotive Career Education (PACE) prepares students for entry-level automotive technician jobs. PACE is a collaboration involving AACA, the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts, Sullivan Tire, Bridgestone Firestone, Village Automotive Group, Direct Tire and Auto, Madison Park Vocational High School and Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology. Funding is provided by SkillWorks and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. |
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Are you interested in working as a automotive
mechanic ? Apply to PACE. Program is free of charge for low-income residents
who qualify. - PACE is looking
for committed students who will attend this program for one year and who are serious
about an automotive career. Classes take place on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
evenings 6:00pm - 9:00pm each week plus every other Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm.
- Students
receive technical training in autoshop safety, tire service, wheel balancing,
maintenance service, electrical/electronic systems, brakes and suspension.
- PACE
also provides the support of a career coach, English, math and computer instruction
as well as workplace communication skills (teamwork, customer service), interviewing
skills and resume preparation.
- Class
cycles are 12 months, with job placement after six months into the program.
- Class
cycles start in August and January each year.
Requirements
to be a student in this program: - Commitment
to one full year of training.
- Have
a valid driver's license
- 7th grade
level English & 6th grade level math.
- An
interview with a selection committee, including an employer partner.
- Provide
a copy of your income tax forms.
- Apply
for public financial aid or an Individual Training Account.
- High
School diploma or GED (or ability to obtain a GED).
- Must be eligible to work in the US.
Annual Capacity:
pre-employment - 40 students per year total
incumbents workers - 200 students per year total
For Information, please contact:
Emily Damiano
(617)426-9492
emilydamiano@aaca-boston.org | | ABOUT AACA
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