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Palo Verde College
1 College Drive
Blythe, CA 92225
Contact: Artemiza Lujano
pvc.jobfair@gmail.com

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Artemiza Lujano

Job Placement Specialist/Nursing Placement & Clinical Site Coordinator, Apprenticeship Coordinator

Since 2021, Artemiza Lujano has been the Job Placement Specialist/Nursing Placement and Clinical Site Coordinator, as well as the Apprenticeship Coordinator at Palo Verde College in Blythe, CA.

Program 1/1
Automotive Technician & Mechanic (Automotive Industry Sector) Apprenticeship Program
24 months to complete the program
Access to this program is typically open to:
- Current employees
  
  Incumbent workers referred to the program by their employer
- Current Students
  
  Students enrolling in the program needing placement with an employer
- Entry-Level Job Seekers
  
  Entry-level job seekers with no previous experience
- General
  
  Workers with experience in the industry prior to apprenticeship
  Individuals who previously completed specified apprenticeship or pre-apprenticeship
The courses required

The courses required to complete the program are listed here. Many other courses of Related Instruction are also available and subject to apprenticeship waiver of fees.
- AUT-100 Intro to Automotive Technology
- AUT-101 Basic Technician Skills
- AUT-102 Engine Analysis Tune-Up
- WEL-102 Basic Gas Metal Welding
- AUT-103 Suspension, Steering and Alignment
- AUT- 110 Brake System
- AUT-111 Automotive Electrical System
- AUT-200 Engine Diagnosis/Overhaul
Are there pre-conditions for entry into the Program or for apprentice job placement in this Industry Sector?
- Must have a California drivers license
- Must complete an introductory course at the school
- Employers may require drug test and background check
- Entry into Apprenticeship Program may require a long time
- Entry into Apprenticeship Program includes conditions
- Must be 18 or older
- Students must receive a B or better in the automotive principles intro course and must maintain a minimum of 87% class attendance