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Automotive & Transportation

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Careers Moving Ohio Forward

Be Part of the Movement that Transports and Sustains the Automotive and Logistics Industries

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Automotive Service Technician

Drive Ohio’s Future—Start Your Automotive Caree

Train to become a certified technician and support Ohio’s transportation and manufacturing industries.

Master core automotive systems through hands-on training and classroom instruction. Develop skills in diagnostics, repair, and service across engine systems, transmissions, brakes, electronics, and HVAC. Prepare for ASE Entry-Level Certification and begin a high-demand career maintaining the vehicles that move Ohio’s economy forward.

Ohio is a national leader in transportation equipment manufacturing—skilled technicians are critical to its continued growth.

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Program-Specific Details

  • August 31, 2026 – June 14, 2027

    Days and Times of Program - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday - 4:00 - 9:30 PM

  • Tuition – $6,675.00 

    Textbook – $225.00 
    Modern Automotive Technology 10th Edition. Text/Work Book Bundle ISBN #978 1 6456 691 4 

    Hours – 600 hours 

  • Automotive Service Technician Cost Sheet 2026

  • ASE Certification

    Occupations Associated with Training: Occupations Associated with Training

     

  • Graduate Rate = 100% 

    Total Completion Rate = 100%

    Graduate Placement Rate = 57%

    Industry Credential Passage Rate = N/A

    *There were no program graduates during time period for the annual report. Based on the Council on Occupational Education Annual Report 2025 for Reporting Period 01/01/2024-12/31/2024.  The placement rate is based on those completers who are employed in a field related to their job training program.  Actual number of students who are employed after graduation may be higher.

  • This program is eligible for the Adult Diploma pathway. 

  • This is a Career Development (CD) program that is approved by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE).

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CDL

Earn your CLASS A CDL license and step into a high-demand driving career.

Ohio’s freight economy depends on CDL drivers, and truck driving is projected to have --237,600 openings per year nationally, signaling strong demand that impacts Ohio’s supply chain. Our program follows a 160-hour training model that combines classroom, range, and on-road driving that prepares students for license exam.

Ohio is projected to have about 8,470 annual openings for heavy & tractor-trailer truck drivers, underscoring steady demand for Class A CDL talent statewide.

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Program-Specific Details

  • Day Time                                                                                    Night Time

    April 13, 2026 – May 13, 2026                                       April 20, 2026 – June 15, 2026

    May 26, 2026 – June 25, 2026                                      Mon – Thurs - 5:00PM - 10:00 PM  

    Days and Times of Program:                                        

    Mon – Fri - 7:00AM - 3:00 PM – 1st week of class            

    Mon – Thurs - 7:00AM - 3:00 PM – 2-5 weeks of class

  • Tuition – $5,000.00 for April classes only! $6,000 after April classes.

    Textbook – N/A

    Hours – 160 hours 

  • CDL Pre-Enrollment Checklist

    CDL Cost Sheet

  • CDL Class A

    Occupations Associated with Training: Occupations Associated with Training

  • Graduate Rate = N/A * New Program as of Spring 2026

    Total Completion Rate = N/A * New Program as of Spring 2026

    Graduate Placement Rate = N/A * New Program as of Spring 2026

    Industry Credential Passage Rate = N/A * New Program as of Spring 2026

    *There were no program graduates during time period for the annual report. Based on the Council on Occupational Education Annual Report 2025 for Reporting Period 01/01/2024-12/31/2024.  The placement rate is based on those completers who are employed in a field related to their job training program.  Actual number of students who are employed after graduation may be higher.

  • This is a Career Development (CD) program that is approved by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE).

     
     
     

Take the Next Step Towards an Automotive or CDL Career

Launch your next career that moves through and beyond Ohio

Register for Career Night and begin the onboarding process with LCJVS, learn more about the programs, structure, and instructors. 

 

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