Auto Mechanic

The City Colleges of Chicago offer the best pathways to become an auto mechanic. You pay the tuition, but most should be covered through FAFSA. You can also reach out to local dealerships and ask if they can sponsor you while you work for them.

Timeline: 1 year. Sign up on a traditional college semester timeline.

Note: This program includes the exam needed to earn your two-year license. If you pass and work for a year, you'll be eligible to take the five-year license exam.

Morton College offers 5 certification programs related to the automative technology career: Automative Technology Career Certificate, Automative Technology Alternative Fuels Career Certificate, Automotive Technology Automotive Service Career Certificate, Automotive Mobile Electronics Career Certificate, and Maintenance and Light Repair Certificate. 

Timeline: 1 year. Sign up on a traditional college semester timeline.

Note: This program includes the exam needed to earn your two-year license. If you pass and work for a year, you'll be eligible to take the five-year license exam.

Offers free training, certification, and job placement in Auto, CDL, and Administrative/Office Staff.

The City Colleges of Chicago and Triton College offer the best pathways to become an auto mechanic. You pay the tuition, but most should be covered through FAFSA. You can also reach out to local dealerships and ask if they can sponsor you while you work for them.

Timeline: 1 year. Sign up on a traditional college semester timeline.

Note: This program includes the exam needed to earn your two-year license. If you pass and work for a year, you'll be eligible to take the five-year license exam.

Triton offers partnerships with Honda (PACT) and General Motors (ASEP) for direct job placement.

The Youth Job Center offers a number of services for individuals between the ages of 16 and 26. In YJC's Career Pathways program, participants can earn industry credentials and complete training programs in a variety of different industries through over 40 WIOA approved programs.  Pathways include construction, IT, nursing, auto mechanics, and so much more!  YJC also offers transportation services, tutoring, and financial coaching.