Toyota T-Ten

Intern with Toyota while you earn your degree

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    Program Duration: 2 Year Program
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    Degree Type: Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)
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    Total Credit Hours: 70
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About This Program

Begin working with the largest car manufacturer in the world while you complete your degree with this unique program—the only one offered in the region. As one of the first programs to be hosted at the brand-new Career and Advanced Technology Center, this opportunity is part of the College’s goal to set a new precedent for innovation in automotive education in Philadelphia.

Students will work through a specialized course sequence created in partnership with Toyota T-TEN (Technician Training and Education Network) which focuses on skills necessary for repairing Toyota and Lexus vehicles. With 640 hours of internship work included in the program’s graduation requirements, students will reach a skill level that would typically take five years to reach.

This selective program is only available to full-time students, and requires that students apply for admission to both the program and an internship with local a Toyota dealer. Students must be accepted to the internship with the local dealer to gain acceptance into the program. Applicants must currently hold a valid driver's license and pass a drug test.

Attention, women interested in auto tech, you're not alone! Did you know the College has specialized services to help women break into this high-paying field? Our faculty can help you access scholarships and community-based support.

Ready to take the first step? Visit our Women in Automotive Technology page today to see women like you, and get started in this rewarding career!

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Launch Your Career with Toyota

  • Automotive Body and Related Repairers – est. salary  $74,738
  • Automotive Engineering Technicians – est. salary  $54,503
**EMSI Data, 2022; The greater Philadelphia region; a percentage of people in these jobs may have a bachelor's degree or higher

Career Outlook

$54,503

Median Salary of an Automotive Engineering Technician

20,610

Number of Jobs in the Region

+4%

10-year Job Outlook in the Region for Automotive Engineering Technicians

Featured Career

Automotive Engineering Technician

Direct and coordinate financial activities of workers in a branch, office, or department of an establishment, such as branch bank, brokerage firm, risk and insurance department, or credit department.
Starting Pay: $34,917

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Typical Tasks

  • Document test results, using cameras, spreadsheets, documents, or other tools.
  • Set up mechanical, hydraulic, or electric test equipment in accordance with engineering specifications, standards, or test procedures.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, work specifications, drawings, or charts.
  • Inspect or test parts to determine nature or cause of defects or malfunctions.
  • Monitor computer-controlled test equipment, according to written or verbal instructions.
  • Analyze test data for automotive systems, subsystems, or component parts.
  • Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery.