Houston's School of Automotive Machinists build race car engines for drivers internationally.
Careers in the automotive industry include those in repair, technology and sales. According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook in 2008, the employment rate of transportation technicians is expected to grow from 11 percent to 19 percent in the areas of automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine (boats) from 2006 to 2016. Houston, Texas is the home of several technical and community colleges providing training in the field.
School of Automotive Machinists
The School of Automotive Machinists (SAM) maintains a focus in building race car engines by combining hands-on experience and coursework. Graduates of the school have secured positions with companies like NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing), NHRRA (National Hot Rod Association) and IRL (Indy Racing League). According to the school's website, graduates of SAM have also opened some of the country's top race shops. The school offers four programs in block machining, block and head machining combination, cylinder head machining and CNC machining (computer numerically controlled machines). The CNC machining program is the only one of the four to require education prerequisites and prepares students for careers specifically in the motorsports industry, rather than the automotive industry in general.
School of Automotive Machinists
1911 Antoine
Houston, Texas 77055
713-683-3817
samracing.com
Universal Technical Institute
Universal Technical Institute (UTI) is a nation-wide technical school specializing in preparing students for careers in the automotive, motorcycle and diesel industries. UTI is partnered with leading manufacturers such as American Honda Motor Company, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota Motor Sales and Harley-Davidson. According to the school's website, UTI graduates nearly two-thirds of its students, which is much higher than the national average. The Houston campus offers the Automotive Technology Training Program, Diesel and Industrial Technology Training Program and Collision Repair and Refinish Technology Training Program. Electives include Nissan Advanced Technology Training (NATT), Ford Accelerated Credential Training (FACT), EPA Certification for Refrigerant Handling and Cummins Diesel Training Elective (CDTP). UTI offers career placement assistance for students while in school, upon graduation and throughout their entire career.
UTI Houston
721 Lockhaven Drive
Houston, TX 77073
800-510-5072
uti.edu
Houston Community College
Houston Community College (HCC) emphases diversity and offers programs in over 70 disciplines, preparing students in vocational and technical training, corporate training and transferring to a four year institution. HCC is composed of six campuses in the Houston area and a distance learning campus. The Northeast College campus offers 12 career training programs, including 2 in transportation. These programs are commercial truck driving and automotive technology. The Automotive Technology Training Center provides degree and certificate programs preparing students for entry-level careers in the transportation industry. These include the A.A.S. (Associate of Applied Science) and certificate in automotive technology, diesel engine mechanic and repair certificate, auto body repair continuing education course and the light automotive maintenance technician MSA (Marketable Skills Achievement Award).
Houston Community College Northeast
555 Community College Drive
Houston, TX 77013
713-718-8300
hccs.edu
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