General Motors Automotive Service Educational Program (ASEP)
Launch your automotive career faster by earning a degree while getting paid, real-world experience at a GM dealership.
Program at a glance
DEGREE TYPE
Associate of Applied Science
PROGRAM FORMAT
In person*
LENGTH (FULL TIME)
4 semesters
CAREER COMMUNITY
Engineering technologies, industrial, advanced manufacturing and automotive technologies
*Please note: Many Stark State classes have online and in-person options.
Program overview
Start your career as a GM technician.
The General Motors Automotive Service Educational Program is a two-year associate degree automotive program designed for students seeking a career as a technician at a GM dealership or at an approved ACDelco service facility. This curriculum is designed to be GM-specific and is accredited by NATEF in all eight ASE certification areas.
Attend classes eight weeks per semester and work at a GM dealership for the remainder of the semester. You must be employable and have a valid driver’s license to take advantage of worksite opportunities.
GM ASEP students will graduate with an associate degree in applied science in automotive technology. They will also receive training credit for more than 56 GM training courses and be 80% certified as a General Motors service technician – well qualified to become Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified.
- Official GM ASEP website: https://gmasep.org/
- ASE Certification test series
Program details
This associate degree program combines GM-specific classroom instruction with hands-on dealership experience, preparing you to become a highly trained, nearly certified General Motors service technician.
- General Motors dealerships
- ACDelco-certified repair facilities
- certified General Motors service technician
- Canton Carnival of Wheels scholarship
- Automotive Engineering Technology Endowed scholarship
- Bridgestone – Firestone Automotive Engineering Technology Endowed scholarship
- Stark County Auto Dealers Award (SCADA)
- Greater Cleveland Auto Dealers Association Annual Automotive scholarship
Lowest tuition around
Put your money toward your goals – not debt.
Stark State’s tuition costs up to 83% less than other area colleges and universities. Along with financial aid and scholarship opportunities, you gain the most value for your education without sacrificing quality.
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Mike Conway
Department Chair of Automotive and Transportation Technology
330-494-6170 ext. 4936
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