Auto Mechanic Program

The auto mechanic program at Otero Junior 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 Colorado colleges that offer auto mechanic program.

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Otero Junior College (Otero JC)

Carter Hall - Rm 4000, Greeley, CO

About
Otero Junior College, located in La Junta, Colorado, was founded in 1941 on the southern edge of the city. The school is considered one of the finest in the state and maintain a 97% success rate for job placement and academic transfer upon graduation. The school is a public institution supported by tax dollars and affordable tuition. The school sponsors a number of clubs and organizations, allowing students to pursue and maintain activities outside of the classroom, as well as a number of intercollegiate athletic programs.

Academics
Otero Junior College provides students with academic transfer and career training opportunities. Individuals pursuing academic transfer will complete the first two years of their four year education at OJC, followed by applying for transfer to a four year institution to complete the final two years and earn a bachelor's degree. Career training programs provide students with a hands on education in a given field or industry that allows them to enter the workforce as qualified and capable professionals upon completion. Programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a degree or certificate.

Programs offered include:

• Business Administration
• Liberal Arts
• Nursing
• Psychology
• History

Admissions and Financial Aid
Individuals interested in enrolling at Otero Junior College must be eighteen years of age or have earned a high school diploma. Enrollment is accomplished through the submission of an application and payment of fees. Providing previous transcripts and test scores is also recommended, as is participating in new student enrollment and meeting with a counselor prior to registration. Students may also be required to take a placement exam prior to their first semester. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships and are awarded based on need as determined by the information provided by the student in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Auto Mechanic Program

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

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (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

Salary & Wages

• Greeley, CO
  • Total Employment: 600
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.79
  • Average Annual Salary: $43240

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