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CIHS - Automotive Technology

Automotive Career Technical  Education Pathway

The Road to Your Career

The Channel Islands High School Automotive Technology Pathway gives students the opportunity to repair, build, and work on cars in an effort to jumpstart their automotive career. Students gain hands-on experience working with brake systems, heating and cooling systems, engines, electrical systems, steering systems, and transmissions. In general, they learn how to install, maintain, repair, and replace automotive parts. This integrated, immersive, and work-based learning gives students experience while also teaching them the latest in automotive technology. This pathway imparts knowledge that will help them prepare for college as well as their careers – providing students with a competitive advantage in the job market.

Career Pathways help students explore their talents and use their experiences in the classroom to help select career paths they’re passionate about.

Prepare in the
Classroom

Build a strong foundation with A-G approved courses and prepare yourself for an exciting new automotive career. Classes include:

  • Transportation Technology CTE
  • Transportation Technology 3 CTE
  • Transportation Technology 4 CTE

Get Real
Exposure

Take what you learned out into the real world and see first-hand what awaits you in the field of automotive. Hands-on, in-depth immersive experiences may include:

  • Visiting Industry Sites
  • College Visits

Valuable Training for Exciting Careers

Advance your college journey and get a head start on your career with the help of our academic instruction and industry insight. Potential career paths these programs help prepare you for include:

  • Automotive Technician
  • Automotive Electrical Technician

Industry Average: $45,000 - $80,000+/Year
Projected Growth in Field: 5% to 9%

Automotive Technology Pathway for CIHS - Pathway Logo

Ready to Get Rolling?

Contact your college & career technician for availability. 
Programs are subject to change.

CTE Teacher:
Jonathan Throckmorton
(805) 385-2787
Jonathan.Throckmorton@oxnardunion.org

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