Wisconsin Automotive & Truck Education Association
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Career Training & Development
Looking for a stable, good-paying job that won’t be outsourced? Explore the following opportunities for ideas to get yourself on the path to working in the transportation industry!
College Training Programs
Check out the different transportation industry training programs available from our technical college partners:
Fast Forward Grant Fast Lane to Industry Ready Techs
These FREE to attend classes will offer comprehensive training in a variety of topics including General Vehicle System Repairs, Advanced Diagnostics, and Hybrid/EV vehicles by accredited instructors through NAPA Autotech.
Graduates will earn a Certificate of Completion through NAPA Autotech for each class completed. Class lengths range from half days to intensive 3 day "bootcamps".
The 2026-28 program will run from September 2026-June 2028. If you are interested in attending any of the classes please have your employer contact WATEA.
Email WATEAFast Forward Grant Sponsored Technical Training for Automotive & Transportation
These FREE to attend classes offered comprehensive training in ADAS, Advanced Diagnostics, Programming, and Hybrid/EV vehicles by accredited instructors through the Carquest Technical Institute.
Graduates earned a Certificate of Completion through the CarQuest Technical Institute for each class completed.
The 2024-26 program ran from May 2024-February 2026.
Auto Collision Fundamentals Certificate
This FREE 7-credit, 3 class training program uses a hands-on, real-life approach to teach students the skills they need to enter the collision repair industry. Classes are taught on a work- and family-friendly schedule that allows students to balance work and personal life while pursuing their education.
Graduates earn an Auto Collision Fundamentals Certificate through Northcentral Technical College. WATEA will assist students with setting up job interviews with regional collision businesses during and/or after completion of the program.
The 2025-26 program just finished and ran from October 2025 through May 2026. If you are interested in attending a course in the future, contact WATEA.
For more information: Visit NTC's Collision Program Info Page Email WATEARegistered Apprenticeship (RA)
As a Registered Apprentice, employees receive most of their training on-the-job, while earning a good wage from an RA-program-approved employer. Learn more about the RA program here:
Learn moreA BRAND NEW Diesel Mechanic Registered Apprenticeship program was launched in Spring 2022 through a partnership between WATEA and the WI Dept. of Workforce Development (DWD). If you are interested in participating in this program, you can get more information here:
NTC's Diesel RA ProgramWATEA is currently working with the Wisconsin DWD to create more new Registered Apprenticeship programs in the following areas:
- Automotive Technician
- Automotive Collision & Repair
- Service Writer
If you are interested in being a part of any of these RA programs, contact WATEA to get more information.
Job Search Support
Do you need some assistance getting ready to apply for a job in this industry? We encourage you to contact our job training partners. The below organizations can provide support with creating resumes, applying to jobs, and completing interviews: