Transportation

This pathway trains students on the maintenance and repair of vehicles and heavy equipment, including diesel engines, trucks, and automotive systems. Students learn to diagnose and service engines, transmissions, and electrical systems using modern diagnostic tools.

Get a handle on this statistic: One in 16 Texans is employed by the trucking industry. That means a career in diesel equipment technology could be a good career choice. And with 22 million registered vehicles in Texas, learning auto collision and management technology or automotive technology is a good bet. With so many cars, there will surely be a need for good repair technicians.

Partnerships with manufacturers provide specialized training and strong opportunities for you to land a job upon graduation.

Transportation Mechanic123
4%
Projected growth for diesel mechanics
8%
Projected job growth

(2021–2031)

Heavy vehicle and mobile equipment service technicians

Bureau of Labor Statistics

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Get under the hood and behind the wheel, keeping Texas drivers safe with repairs that keep cars on the road.
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Train hands-on with diesel engines for on and off highway pathways in the Diesel Equipment program.
Auto Collision & Management
You could breathe new life into damaged automobiles. Utilize your eye for detail to start a new career.
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Professional Bus Driving
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Professional Driving Academy
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$150
Krystal Johnson 325-738-3315 Joann Flores 346-239-3301 Janeth Robles 956-364-4567 Alexis McKaig 903-923-3425 Casandra Russell 254-867-2633 Jake Whitley 325-734-3659 Rebecca Mortensen 325-738-3332 Jennifer Martinez 956-364-4552
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