Automotive Technician Apprenticeship Program
About the Program
The Classic Motor Museum of St. Michaels has an innovative automotive apprenticeship program called ATAP, the Automotive Technician Apprenticeship Program. ATAP, which is certified by the Maryland Department of Labor, provides the apprentice with all of the practical skills and technical knowledge required to obtain certification in the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) standard which can lead to a successful career as an automotive service technician.
ATAP students work full-time in a local automotive shop to receive their on-the-job training. In addition, they receive weekly classroom instruction on a certified online curriculum, supported by an experienced instructor at the Museum. After one year into this 3-year program, the apprentice has the education needed to qualify to start taking the prestigious Automotive Standard of Excellence tests to obtain the individual ASE Certificates. At the end of the program the graduate will receive a Maryland Department of Labor Certificate of Completion.
Apprentices are provided with the technology needed to participate the online instruction, and after 3 months in the program, they are eligible for up to $4,500 toward the purchase of tools.
CMM’s ATAP began in 2023 and is fully certified and registered with the Maryland Department of Labor and its Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Program.
The program is perfect for adults searching for long-term career opportunities in the automotive industry. Military veterans are eligible for the VA benefits if they chose to become an apprentice.
Interested in Applying?
Potential apprentices interested in this new program are encouraged to contact the Director of Education at the Classic Motor Museum at 410.745.8979 or email for additional information.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old, hold a valid driver’s license, have a high school diploma or a GED, and pass the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Drug Test.
Automotive repair and maintenance service facilities interested in employing an ATAP apprentice are also asked to contact the Director of Education. The State of Maryland and the Museum provide several benefits to automotive shops that join this program.
