Academy of Automotive Service & Repair

The Academy of Automotive Service & Repair (Auto Tech) at Ballou HS gives students knowledge of the major automotive systems and the principles of diagnosing and servicing these systems. With a hands-on curriculum, rigorous classroom learning, and the opportunity to earn the ASE industry certification, the program prepares students for a varied automotive industry that requires skills in math, science, communications, and technical abilities. After three years of coursework, students will be prepared for growing careers in the automotive repair industry, which is expected to have a 30 percent growth rate through 2020.