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Start your career in both Auto & Diesel Technology Set yourself apart from the crowd with specialized Auto-Diesel Technician training from Ohio Technical College.
Strong Industry Partners Ohio Tech is proud to have solid, lasting relationships with many organizations, businesses, and industry entities. These partnerships not only benefit the students but the transportation industry as a whole.

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Specialty Training Graduates of the Generator Power Systems Program have secured careers with companies such as Cummins, Detroit Diesel, Caterpillar and Kohler.
Facts Employment outlook is 1.9 million job openings by 2030 in OTC's areas of study according to Bureau of Labor Statistics - bls.gov.
Facts Northern Ohio is ranked #2 and #3 for the highest employment in automotive and related disciplines (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Projections Growth over 3% is projected for diesel,collision and motorycle technicians by the end of the decade (*U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)

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This comprehensive program was developed for two reasons. First, the program answers industry’s demand for well-trained, multi-purpose technicians who can handle a variety of equipment. Second, and perhaps most important, the coursework is designed to provide students with sufficient depth of knowledge and diversity of experience to make them more marketable in today’s demanding employment sector. This program combines the Diesel Technology and the Automotive Technology Programs and includes alternative fuel, and transport refrigeration.

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The ASE Education Foundation is a professional industry group that certifies professionals and shops in the automotive & diesel repair and service industry’s across the United States.

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