College Automotive Program: Chrysler (CAP)


Introduction

Launched in June 2004, the CAP program at Tidewater Community College offers students the opportunity to train and work in a Chrysler, Jeep, or Dodge dealership. This 2-year program combines theory, hands-on work, and live shop work in order to give the student the most up-to-date training available. Students train on the latest Chrysler products and equipment. After graduating with an Associates in Applied Science degree in Automotive Technology, students continue to pursue their career as an automotive technician at the sponsoring dealership.

How to Apply

Applying to the program follows the same guidelines for admission to the college. Scholarships and financial aid are also available. Click on the link below for more details.
http://www.tcc.edu/academics/divisions/academicC/auto/apply.htm

Required Courses

Students enrolled in the CAP program will follow the Automotive Technology curriculum. However, these courses are taught using Chrysler’s specific curriculum, special tools, and vehicles. In addition the cooperative education courses must be completed in a sponsoring Chrysler, Jeep, or Dodge dealership. See curriculum info: Associate In Applied Science Degree: Automotive Technology (909.00)

All 'hands-on' work is performed at an off-campus location called the Regional Automotive Center . Academic classes are held on each of the four TCC campuses.

Residency Program

Students from outside the Tidewater area may still participate in CAP through the residency program. Once a student has found a sponsoring dealer in their home area, the student attends classes for 8 weeks while staying in local housing. The following 8 weeks are spent completing their cooperative classes back at the student’s home dealership. This continues until the student completes the program. TCC has negotiated reduced rates with local hotels for students. Contact Bud Brueggeman for more details.

Local Participating Dealerships

Eligible students may interview at any of the following dealerships for a sponsorship. In addition, dealerships outside the Tidewater area can sponsor students to participate in the CAP program through the residency program.

Carolina Chrysler, Elizabeth City, NC
Green Gifford Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge, Norfolk
Greenbrier Chrysler/Jeep, Chesapeake
Greenbrier Dodge, Chesapeake
Hall Chrysler/Jeep, Virginia Beach
Hall Dodge, Virginia Beach
Pomoco Chrysler, Newport News
Pomoco Chrysler/Jeep, Hampton
Pomoco Chrysler, Smithfield
Quinn Motors Inc., Gloucester
Starr Motors Inc., Suffolk

Contacts

Walter “Bud” Brueggeman
Director of Automotive Technology Programs
Tidewater Community College
Regional Automotive Center
600 Innovation Drive

Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 822-5196
WBrueggeman@tcc.edu

Beno Rubin
CAP Instructor

Tidewater Community College
Regional Automotive Center
600 Innovation Drive
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 822-5077
BRubin@tcc.edu

College Automotive Program: Chrysler (CAP) official website.

 

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