Drive Your Future Forward:
Free Automotive & Auto Body Technician Training
Are you ready to shift your career into high gear?听Don鈥檛 miss this opportunity to build a better future鈥�at no cost to you.
*Must be a Rhode Island resident
Train for a career that drives your passion and fuels your success with two specialized training tracks available.听
Both programs are designed to prepare participants for immediate employment in the automotive industry, with a strong emphasis on practical skills, safety, and professionalism.
Automotive Technician (AMT) Training
Learn to diagnose, maintain, and repair modern vehicles using advanced tools and technology.
Automotive technicians are the backbone of vehicle maintenance and repair. This program covers:
- Engine diagnostics and repair
- Brake systems, suspension, and steering
- Electrical systems and computerized diagnostics
- Safety procedures and customer service
Physical Requirements of Automotive Technician Training (AMT):
- Lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs
- Stand, walk, bend, and twist for extended periods
- Use jacks, hoists, and power tools
- Strong manual dexterity and coordination
- Good vision, hearing, and cognitive skills
Auto Body Technician (ABT) Training
Master the art of restoring and refinishing vehicles after collisions, including welding, sanding, and painting.
Auto body technicians restore vehicles to their pre-accident condition. This program includes:
- Collision repair and frame straightening
- Glue dent repair and scan tools听
- Sanding, priming, and painting
- Cosmetic detailing and refinishing
Physical Requirements of Auto Body Technician (ABT) Training:
- Lift up to 80 lbs and perform repetitive motions
- Work in crouched or kneeling positions
- Use sanders, grinders, and spray-painting tools
- Tolerate fumes, dust, and temperature extremes
- Wear protective gear and follow safety protocols
Cost听
There is absolutely no cost to participate.
This training is fully funded by the State of Rhode Island through Real Jobs RI and RI DLT.
All materials, instruction, and support services are provided free of charge.听
Program Schedule听
- Start Date: August 2025听听
- Schedule: Monday through Thursday, with occasional Saturdays听听
- Session Length: Up to 5 hours per day, starting at 3:00 or 4:00 PM听听
- Location: 看片狂人 (specific campus details provided upon acceptance)
- Attendance: Mandatory for all sessions听
Eligibility Criteria and How to Apply
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Eligibility Requirements听
To qualify for this opportunity, applicants must:听
- Be a Rhode Island resident听
- Be unemployed or underemployed (working part-time is acceptable)听
- Be 18 years of age or older听
- Possess a valid Rhode Island driver鈥檚 license听
- Be willing and able to accept a suitable job in the industry upon program completion听
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Application Process
Interested candidates should act quickly鈥攕paces are limited!听
To begin the application process:听
1.) Call or Email Doug Leigh at [email protected] | 401-739-5000 x 3355
2.) Attend an Information Session: Dates and times will be provided upon inquiry.听听
Application Deadline听
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, but early application is strongly encouraged to secure your spot before the August 2025 start date.听
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Selection Process听
Admission to the program is competitive and includes the following steps:听
1.) In-Person Information Session
Learn more about the program and complete a written assessment.听2.) Skills Assessment
Demonstrate your aptitude for hands-on work in a practical setting.听3.) Individual Interview
Meet with program staff and possibly industry leaders for a one-on-one interview.听4.) Mandatory Orientation
If selected, you must attend a pre-class orientation to prepare for success.听
Automotive Technician Training Information Sessions Skills Assessment
Technical Skills Assessments will follow from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday July 22, 2025
Thursday July 24, 2025
Tuesday July 29, 2025
Thursday July 31, 2025
Tuesday August 5, 2025
Thursday August 7, 2025
All sessions will start in the AB 2 classroom located at 110 Access Road, Warwick RI 02816
The classroom is in the rear of the building.
Auto Body Technician Training Information Sessions Skills Assessment
Technical Skills Assessments will follow from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM:
Tuesday July 22, 2025
Tuesday July 29, 2025
Tuesday August 5, 2025
Info sessions & Written assessments will be held on the following dates 3:15 PM to 4:30 PM
Technical Skills Assessments will follow from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM:
Thursday July 24, 2025
Thursday July 31, 2025
Thursday August 7, 2025
All sessions will start in the AB 2 classroom located at 110 Access Road, Warwick RI 02816
The classroom is in the rear of the building.
For more details and to apply:
Please contact Doug Leigh at 看片狂人
dleigh@neit
401-739-5000 x 3355
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