
Automotive Technology in New Jersey
New Jersey predicts almost 17,000 job openings in the field through 20281
New Jersey predicts almost 17,000 job openings in the field through 20281
There are plenty of automotive technical schools in New Jersey to choose from – but only one name has been in the state for 75 years. That’s Lincoln Tech – and our New Jersey campuses have the facilities, equipment, and instructors you need to turn your passion for cars into a career that won’t feel like “work” every day.
Lincoln Tech's Mahwah and Union campuses are located in the heart of the New Jersey/New York Metropolitan area. This region features the highest employment level in Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in the United States2. And neighboring New York State predicts almost 39,000 job openings in the field through 20283."
At Lincoln Tech’s automotive technical schools, students receive instruction in:
- Engine repair
- Performance tuning
- Electrical systems
- Diagnostics
- Transmissions and A/C systems
- Brakes, steering systems and suspensions
You can also take advantage of specialized manufacturer training programs available through Chrysler and Volkswagen; take part in student race teams; attend special on-campus car shows and more. Fully-equipped auto bays allow you to really experience life “on the job” as an auto tech, and career services specialists can help connect you with local shops and dealerships looking for candidates like you.
After graduation you can also continue your education by applying for BMW STEP (Service Technician Education program)4. Call or visit one of our New Jersey campuses today. Programs vary by campus.
1 National Center for O*NET Development. New Jersey Employment Trends: 49-3023.00 - Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics. O*NET OnLine. Retrieved January 13, 2022, from https://www.onetonline.org/link/localtrends/49-3023.00?st=NJ&g=Go
2 Based on Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in the NY-NJ Metropolitan area, found at https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes493023.htm Retrieved January 7, 2022.
3 National Center for O*NET Development. New York Employment Trends: 49-3023.00 - Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics. O*NET OnLine. Retrieved January 7, 2022, from https://www.onetonline.org/link/localtrends/49-3023.00?st=NY&g=Go
4 This program is offered at the Grand Prairie, TX campus. Please speak with an admissions officer for additional details and eligibility requirements.
Mahwah–NJ
- Automotive Mechanics (View Course Descriptions)
- Automotive Technology (View Course Descriptions)
- Automotive Technology with MOPAR® CAP (View Course Descriptions)
- Automotive Technology with Volkswagen Education Partnership (View Course Descriptions)
Union–NJ
- Automotive Mechanics (View Course Descriptions)
- Automotive Technology (View Course Descriptions)