What is NJ CAR TAP?
NJ CAR’s Technician Advancement Program is a non-profit automotive technician training program in partnership with NJ CAR and its dealership members.
The program aims to convert participating dealerships into automotive training facilities that prepare students for a lucrative career as automotive technicians.
The training includes an 18-week, hands-on boot camp where students will receive training in maintenance and light repair. Upon completion of the program, students will be prepared to enter the automotive workforce in an entry-level position with any dealership.
NJ CAR TAP Bootcamp
- No tuition cost
- 18 weeks of training
- No cost for tool kit
- Real-world instruction
- Hands-on application
- Training in dealership
- ASE preparation
- Placement assistance
Traditional Training
- Costs between $15,000 – $30,000
- 1-4 years of training
- No tools are offered; tools are paid for at individual’s expense
- Minimal hands-on instruction
- Training only
- Limited job assistance
Learn & Earn at Your Local Neighborhood New Car Dealership
One of the advantages of training in a working dealership is that students will become familiar with the environment, tools, and services they’ll need to work in a dealership service department.
Learn & Earn at Your Local Neighborhood New Car Dealership
One of the advantages of training in a working dealership is that students will become familiar with the environment, tools, and services they’ll need to work in a dealership service department.
No Student Loans: Keep Your Credit For Things That Matter
Don’t let overwhelming educational costs be an obstacle to a worthwhile career that turns interest into income. Join the New Jersey Coalition of Automotive Retailers’ Technician Advancement Program (NJ CAR TAP) to gain the knowledge and skills needed to become a qualified, entry-level auto technician. Start a rewarding career that’s in high demand.
No Student Loans: Keep Your Credit For Things That Matter
Don’t let overwhelming educational costs be an obstacle to a worthwhile career that turns interest into income. Join the New Jersey Coalition of Automotive Retailers’ Technician Advancement Program (NJ CAR TAP) to gain the knowledge and skills needed to become a qualified, entry-level auto technician. Start a rewarding career that’s in high demand.
Training is 18 Weeks, Not 18 Months: Get Trained and Start Earning Fast
The bootcamp is 18 weeks: Monday through Thursday, from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. That’s less than 5 months of training, compared to 18+ months spent at a technical school. NJ CAR TAP helps participants develop skills that pay more than the bills. Designed BY auto techs, the bootcamp is taught by a master technician currently working in the industry. After 18 weeks, graduates will have the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to become an entry-level technician.
Training is 18 Weeks, Not 18 Months: Get Trained and Start Earning Fast
The bootcamp is 18 weeks: Monday through Thursday, from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. That’s less than 5 months of training, compared to 18+ months spent at a technical school. NJ CAR TAP helps participants develop skills that pay more than the bills. Designed BY auto techs, the bootcamp is taught by a master technician currently working in the industry. After 18 weeks, graduates will have the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to become an entry-level technician.
Learn Through Hands-On Methods: Minimal Classroom Instruction
Traditional automotive technician training typically offers students classroom instruction with limited opportunities to work on vehicles directly. NJ CAR’s TAP instructor will take students through two (2) hours of classroom instruction and two (2) hours of hands-on practice with vehicles in the dealership.
Learn Through Hands-On Methods: Minimal Classroom Instruction
Traditional automotive technician training typically offers students classroom instruction with limited opportunities to work on vehicles directly. NJ CAR’s TAP instructor will take students through two (2) hours of classroom instruction and two (2) hours of hands-on practice with vehicles in the dealership.
LEARN MORE
For more information about NJ CAR TAP, please reach out to Brandon Jurakhan, NJ CAR Workforce Development Manager at [email protected].
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LEARN MORE
For more information about NJ CAR TAP, please reach out to Brandon Jurakhan, NJ CAR Workforce Development Manager at [email protected].
Click on the image below to learn more about NJ CAR TAP!