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Yuba College is located in Marysville, California. With the right training, you can have a career that is rewarding and pays well. Our staff in the Applied Arts, Science and Technology Division looks forward to helping you obtain immediate entry-level job skills or upgrading the skills you already possess. Yuba College offers a range of programs, including Automotive Technology, Electronics Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Metalworking/Welding, and Precision Metals/Robotics. Over 80 percent of Applied Technology students find employment in their field within one year after completing a certificate program.

Contact Information

Primary Contact

Dr. Edward B. Davis

Business, Social Science & Humanities
Career Technical Education, Outreach
2088 North Beal Road
Marysville, CA 95901
Email: edavis@yccd.edu
Phone: (530) 741-6853
Fax: (530) 634-7763

Additional Contact

Michael Morse
Professor, Automotive Technology
2088 North Beal Road
Marysville, CA 95901
Email: mmorse@yccd.edu
Phone: (530) 741-6921
Fax: (530) 634-7707

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NAFTC National Training Center Profile

Rio Hondo College (RHC), located in Southeast Los Angeles County near the intersection of the 60 and 605 freeways, enrolls over 20,000 students each semester. Rio Hondo College is fully accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The college serves students from a variety of educational backgrounds, including recent high school graduates, people seeking new skills or careers, and lifelong learners wanting to add to their knowledge base. Rio Hondo College’s Automotive Technology Program meets strict industry standards and is NATEF/ASE “Master” certified. Nationwide, only a small percentage of educational institutions achieve this certification in all eight automotive specialty areas.

Contact Information

Primary Contact

Mike Slavich
Instructor/Coordinator
3600 Workman Mill Road
Whittier, CA 90601-1699
Email: mslavich@riohondo.edu
Phone: (562) 463-7368
Fax: (562) 463-4603

Additional Contacts

John Frala
Automotive Technology
Alternative Fuels Instructor
3600 Workman Mill Road
Whittier, CA 90601-1699
Email: jfrala@riohondo.edu
Phone: (562) 692-0921 ext 3912

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NAFTC National Training Center Profile

Fresno City College, California’s first community college, is a comprehensive learning community offering innovative instructional programs in anticipation of, and responsive to, the lifelong learning needs of our diverse population.

The college provides a wide variety of supportive services to assist our students in achieving their educational goals. Moreover, we are dedicated to working collaboratively with our community to enhance the economic and social development of the region.

In today’s constantly changing world of automotive technology, there is a continual need for trained, qualified men and women who are capable of diagnosing and repairing the variety of modern, computerized systems that are part of every late model car and truck. The School-to-Career initiative guarantees a current and up-to-date program. Fresno City College and our local automotive community work together to ensure our curriculum is on the leading edge of technology. Your commitment now will ensure a successful career in the automotive field.

Contact Information

Primary Contact

Martin Kamimoto
Instructor/Coordinator
1101 E University Avenue
Fresno, CA 93741
Email: martin.kamimoto@fresnocitycollege.edu
Phone: (559) 442-4600 x8526

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The automotive technology program prepares students for employment in the field and provides upgrade opportunities for currently employed personnel. By completing the degree or certificate requirements, the student will gain proficiency in safety practices, automotive service, testing, troubleshooting, brakes, suspension, wheel alignment, engine tune-up, electrical systems, fuel systems, emission systems, transmissions, drive trains, engine repair, engine rebuilding, automotive machining, or air conditioning.

Competencies will be assessed regularly in accordance with Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) standards. A student completing degree or certificate requirements may expect to enter industry as a technician in automotive service, repair, tune-up, or automotive air conditioning.

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Contact Information

Primary Contact

Eldon Davidson
13430 Hawthorne Blvd
Torrence, CA 90520
Email: edavidson@elcamino.edu
Phone: (310) 973-3158