AUTOMOTIVE TRAINING

Our Automotive Training prepares participants for careers in the automotive industry by combining hands-on learning, career exploration, job readiness training, and direct connections to employers. Participants build technical and professional skills, receive individualized support, and gain exposure to industry career pathways.

• Schedule:
  
  • Six weeks: Wednesdays 6:00pm – 9:00pm and Saturdays 9:00am – 4:00pm 
    
    
• Location:
  • Canal Alliance Headquarters
    711 Grand Avenue
    San Rafael, CA 94901
    
    
• Partner Organizations:
  • Lime Foundation 
  • College of Marin 
  • Marin Transit 
  • Vivalon 
  • City of San Rafael 
    
    
• Requirements:
  • 18 years of age or older
  • Authorized to work in the United Statea
  • Interest in pursuing a career in the automotive industry
  • Commitment to completing the training program
  • Ability to participate in classroom instruction and hands-on learning activities
  • Conversational English 
    
    
• Skills Taught:
• • Automotive career exploration: technicians, mechanics, sales, admin, oil and tires, detailing, etc. 
  • Basic automotive systems and maintenance
  • Workplace safety
  • Professionalism and workplace communication
  • Customer service
  • Resume development and interview preparation
  • Job readiness and career planning
  • Teamwork and problem-solving
  • Industry exposure through guest speakers and employer site visits