Automotive Technician Programs in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Projects more than 31,000 job openings for automotive service technicians by 2030¹

Lincoln Tech opened its Philadelphia campus in 1962 with one goal: to educate talented students in the much-needed skill of automotive repair. Pennsylvania and New Jersey are home to over 22 million residents, and our campus is located near the border between these two heavily populated states². The number of automobiles on the road in the region translates into significant opportunity for trained automotive technicians to begin and maintain busy careers.

Two Automotive Skill Areas to Choose From

Automotive Service Technology - For those who want to diagnose and repair automobiles, we offer this in-depth technical program. The student will learn automotive theory, troubleshooting, and repair of every major system in a modern automobile. This 1,200-hour program consists of 3 foundation courses and 7 core courses, each of which is designed to maximize the student’s understanding of a specific topic. The result is a knowledgeable graduate ready to begin their career as an automotive technician.

Automotive Service Management - With 1,920 hours of instruction, this program is a combination of hands-on technical training, and service shop management procedures. Graduates of this program earns an Associate degree in Automotive Service Management. It is available in day and afternoon schedules. Graduates can use this valuable knowledge to diagnose the concerns of the automotive customer, and then estimate and arrange repair with the technician. This role is a crucial link in the customer-dealership relationship.

Lincoln Tech Partners with area Automotive Groups

Lincoln Tech partners with leading regional employers like Carvana and Reedman Toll Automotive Group. This relationship can lead to possible employment opportunities for automotive students who graduate from any one of our three automotive programs.

¹ National Center for O*NET Development. Pennsylvania Employment Trends: 49-3023.00 - Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics. O*NET OnLine. Retrieved December 22, 2022, from https://www.onetonline.org/link/localtrends/49-3023.00?st=PA&g=Go

² US Census Bureau at https://www.census.gov/popclock/ Based on July 2022 data.