SouthTech’s Automotive Technology Academy provides students with real-world automotive knowledge and practical experience in a nurturing environment. Upon graduating, students are career and college-ready.
Curriculum
Instructors train each student to industry standards and provide certification through multidimensional training in the classroom and shop. Students learn safety and accident prevention, tool identification, and proper equipment usage. Additionally, they learn to diagnose vehicle problems, plan a course of action and recommend or make repairs as needed. Juniors and seniors have the opportunity to earn the Florida Auto Dealers Association
(FADA) and Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Auto Mainte-
nance and Light Repair Industry Certifications. Graduates are
well-prepared for careers and/or post-secondary study.
Earning Power
A graduate of this academy can expect to earn a competitive wage
with unlimited growth potential. Graduates earn employment
through auto dealerships, repair franchises and independent re-
pair facilities such as Ed Morse Automotive Group, Schumacher, AutoNation,
Goodyear Tires and Snap-On Tools.
Industry Certifications
Automotive Technology Academy in the news:
https://www.wpbf.com/article/florida-southtech-academy-competing-electric-vehicle-competition/64723112
https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2023/12/08/southtech-automotive-academy-teams-with-ed-morse-to-train-future-employees/
https://youtu.be/xAVjzYRHzGE?si=RZRk0vDAWrQ6tphf
