Auto Mechanic Program

The auto mechanic program at Lake Region State College prepares students for careers as department store service mechanics, auto part specialists, emissions inspectors, rental car fleet mechanic, specialty shop technicians, and car test driver/mechanic. The program focuses on applying technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles. Program courses include: brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions and drive trains, and heating and air conditioning systems. Get more details below including other North Dakota colleges that offer auto mechanic program.

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Lake Region State College (UJ)

608 6th St NE, Jamestown, ND

Lake Region State College, located in Devils Lake, North Dakota, was founded in 1941 as part of the areas public school system. Originally known as Devils Lake Junior College and Business School, the institution changed its name over the years to better reflect its growing role in the community. The current name was given in 1999 after it ceased operation as a branch campus of the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks. The school is part of the North Dakota University System and is dedicated to providing education and opportunities for residents of its service area.

Academics

Lake Region State College offers programs that allow for academic transfer and programs dedicated to providing career development and training. Academic transfer is accomplished through a program that mirrors the first two years of a four year education and allows the student to apply for transfer to a college or university to continue their education and earn a bachelor's degree upon completion. Career training and vocational programs allow individuals to obtain the education and skill development necessary in order to enter the workforce in the chosen field as a qualified professional. Programs typically take between one and two years to complete, and upon completion confer a degree or certificate.

Programs offered include:

History

Accounting

Business Administration

Nursing

Automotive Technology

Admissions and Financial Aid

Individuals interested in enrollment at Lake Region State College should complete the application for admission and pay all associated fees. Additionally, students are encouraged to provide previous transcripts, standardized test scores, take a placement exam if necessary and meet with a counselor prior to registration to discuss program enrollment and curriculum. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which will be used to gauge need and determine awards. Aid must be applied for prior to each academic year.

Students Enrolled in the Auto Mechanic Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Lake Region State College has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree
• Less Than Four-Year Award

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment

Description

Install, adjust, or maintain mobile electronics communication equipment, including sound, sonar, security, navigation, and surveillance systems on trains, watercraft, or other mobile equipment.

Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles

Description

Install, diagnose, or repair communications, sound, security, or navigation equipment in motor vehicles.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, electronic equipment installers and repairers, motor vehicles employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -50.0% from 2014 to 2024

Automotive Master Mechanics

Description

Repair automobiles, trucks, buses, and other vehicles. Master mechanics repair virtually any part on the vehicle or specialize in the transmission system.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, automotive master mechanics employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.3% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).