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About Ford ASSET
The Ford ASSET program combines classroom instruction, hands-on laboratory training, and paid dealership experience to prepare students for careers in modern automotive service and repair.
Offered through a partnership between Ford Motor Company, participating Ford and Lincoln dealerships, and CMCC, the Automotive Student Service Educational Training (ASSET) program provides students with advanced technical training focused on today’s increasingly computerized automotive systems. Students develop skills in diagnostics, electrical systems, drivetrains, engine performance, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC systems, and computer-controlled technologies used in modern vehicles.
A defining feature of the program is the alternating schedule of classroom learning and paid field experience at a sponsoring dealership, allowing students to apply technical knowledge in real-world service environments throughout the program. Graduates earn an Associate in Applied Science degree while gaining valuable dealership experience and industry preparation aligned with Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) standards.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the Ford ASSET program different from a traditional automotive program?
The Ford ASSET program combines classroom and laboratory instruction with paid dealership experience through sponsoring Ford and Lincoln dealerships. Students alternate between campus learning and real-world automotive service environments throughout the program.
Do students get paid during the program?
Yes. Students complete paid field experiences with sponsoring dealerships throughout the program and may have the opportunity to earn approximately $30,000–$35,000 during their two years in the program.
Do I need a sponsoring dealership to participate in the program?
Yes. Students must secure a sponsoring dealership before participating in the field experience portions of the program. Sponsoring dealerships may require background checks, driving record reviews, drug testing, or other employment-related screenings.
Does the program prepare students for ASE certification?
Yes. The program is aligned with Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) standards and prepares students with the technical skills and hands-on experience expected in professional automotive service careers.
What kinds of vehicles and systems will I learn to work on?
Students train on Ford and Lincoln vehicles while developing skills in modern automotive technologies, including electrical systems, engine performance, drivetrains, computer-controlled systems, HVAC systems, brakes, suspension, steering, and electric powertrain technologies.
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