AUTOMOTIVE

COLLISION REPAIR

The Automotive Collision Repair Program at Parkland College is your pathway to rewarding careers in the collision industry. This innovative program combines a guided apprenticeship with top collision repair facilities, allowing you to gain real-world skills while pursuing an AAS degree. Throughout the five-semester program, you'll engage in a mix of classroom learning and hands-on experience. Each semester entails eight weeks of classes followed by eight weeks of apprenticeships, providing invaluable insights and industry-relevant skills that enhance your employability. By completing this program, you'll earn industry-recognized credentials, I-CAR certifications, and ASE certifications, positioning you as a highly qualified candidate in the job market.

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Life at Parkland

As a student, you'll have access to a well-rounded college experience with something to offer everyone. We have over 20 student organizations and 8 athletic teams, providing you with endless opportunities to get involved and make new connections. And outside of the college, you'll find yourself in a vibrant college town with a variety of restaurants, parks, museums, and entertainment venues like Memorial Stadium and State Farm Center. Throughout the year, the community hosts numerous recreational and cultural events, providing you with even more opportunities to engage with the world around you.

The opportunities are
endless

Are you ready to join the next generation of highly skilled, motivated and passionate collision repair professionals? Follow the links to find the opportunities that await you with Collision Engineering.

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

The Collision Engineering Program is looking for people with passion, a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn. Upon Admission, students must obtain an apprenticeship with a qualified collision repair center. The majority of employers will require a valid driver's license and clean driving record, a clean drug test and a high school diploma or equivalent.

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Jesse

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The program doesn't give you the job but it gives you the opportunity to learn and grow and become a better tech than when you came in. Just working in a shop is an amazing opportunity in and of itself.

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Cinthia

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There are many routes you can take, whether you own your own shop, restore cars, or become a painter, by earning additional certifications. You are not really stuck doing one thing. There are multiple different roads you can go down.

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Karina

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I got into collision because I wanted to be able to work on my own car. The internship program really helped me get into the industry and allowed me to learn how everything works. Every day you learn something new.

New people. New passion.
New skills. New tech.
Lifelong learning &
love for what you do.

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Contact Us

Johnathan Ross

Faculty Chair
jross@parkland.edu