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TURN YOUR TINKERING INTO A SATISFYING, STABLE CAREER

Do you like to take apart things like computers, appliances, and cars, just to see how they work? Are you the person that your family and friends bring their broken devices to because you can usually figure out how to fix them? If you’re in the Twin Cities, maybe it’s time to consider enrolling in the Auto Mechanics Training program at Newgate School.

Newgate School’s tuition-free Auto Mechanics Training Program will prepare you for a well-paying, secure career in the auto industry. And if you qualify, you won’t pay one penny in tuition or fees. Newgate training gives you a way to lift yourself and your family out of the cycle of dead-end and low-wage work. Learn how to apply today.

A YEAR OF EDUCATION, A LIFETIME OF OPPORTUNITY

It takes about a year to complete the training program. Graduates have a wide array of career opportunities to look forward to, including:

 

• Auto Service Centers

• Automotive Dealerships

• Specialized Repair Shops

• Auto Parts and Supplies

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Training is 100% hands-on instruction, repairing donated vehicles. You’ll gain real-world experience working on a variety of cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs, and upon graduation, you will be qualified to work as a general service technician. As you work through the Auto Mechanics Training program, you will learn:

 

• Automobile construction and diagnostic techniques

• How to use hand and electric tools

• Comprehensive knowledge of all critical car systems

• Regular vehicle maintenance

• Automotive safety shop procedures and environmental practices

LET US SET YOU UP FOR SUCCESS

Newgate School helps young adults from disadvantaged communities in and around Minneapolis build knowledge and skills for lifelong success. Students gain the talent and confidence needed to work in jobs and paid apprenticeship programs in the area. Newgate partners with many dealerships, shops, and businesses to create opportunities for graduates who apply themselves to obtain the required skills. Applying is easy, and our staff are happy to answer any questions you have about the training program. Contact us today and set up a time to visit.