Automotive Technology

Career Opportunities

There is a great demand for qualified auto technicians in service stations, small repair shops and new car dealerships. Graduates may pursue further training at technical colleges and seek associate degrees in automotive technology. Job growth is an estimated 17.2 percent (Monster.com). This is faster than average when compared to other industries. Positions such as automotive technician, service technician, front end specialist, service manager, service writer and shop specialist are just a few that are available for today’s technician.

Work Experience Opportunities:

Barry Tech and GC Tech are two New York State high schools selected to be an Automotive Youth Educational System (AYES) Training Center. Our automotive program has passed the rigorous industry standards established by ASE. Students who fulfill the competencies of the program are fully qualified as entry-level technicians. Local dealers have partnered with us to give students who demonstrate a commitment to high standards an opportunity for paid summer internships between their junior and senior years. The SnapOn Tool Company offers a scholarship as part of this internship experience, which may lead to a high-tech, well-paying automotive position. Students who meet all eligibility requirements may participate in supervised, real-world, work-based learning offerings that include clinics, shadow days, internships, or paid Co-Op experiences at workplace sites such as: 

• Advantage Nissan
• Anchor Audi
• Auto World Kia
• Country Parkway Mobil
• Gregoris Motors
• Jiffy Lube
• Legacy Infinity
• Millenium Honda
• Millenium Toyota
• Paul Conte Chevrolet
• Rallye Motors - BMW (Roslyn)
• Westbury Toyota
• NATEF (National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation)

Uniform Requirements

You are preparing for college and a career. Students are expected to be in uniform each day and are responsible for purchasing their own uniforms. If your family is experiencing economic hardship, please contact the main office for assistance.

Students who are not in uniform will not be able to participate in the hands-on component of the lesson or enter a shop area. Additionally, not wearing the program-specific uniform will negatively impact a student’s work ethic grade.

All students are required to have black dress pants, a white button-down dress shirt (Oxford style) with a collar, closed-toe black shoes (loafers or ballet flats), black socks, and a black tie (for male students) for SkillsUSA competitions, school-wide events/competitions, and interview events.

Please review the list of program-specific uniform requirements below. Note that the Amazon links are provided for reference only. All items listed can be purchased from the most convenient source—there are many equivalent brands to choose from.
 

Automotive Technology

• Dark blue button-down long or short sleeve work shirt
• Dark blue or black work pants or coveralls
• Black oil resistant soled shoes
• OSHA approved safety glasses