Zimbrick Technician Apprenticeship Program

Zimbrick is invested in leading the next generation of aspiring technicians through our Apprentice Program. The Apprentice Program is designed to combine brand specific, hands-on technical education and real world work experience. Our campus features a blended learning model, which combines Technician Educator led training with hands-on application and online manufacturer courses. This accelerated program is designed to build your knowledge to be a skilled automotive technician in approximately 2 years. You will explore a variety of techniques to maintain, diagnose and repair problems in engines, transmissions, fuel, brakes, electrical, steering/suspension, exhaust, and advanced technology systems as well as hybrid, diesel and EV systems. This foundation will build your base knowledge from the ground up, allowing for Certification options with General Motors, Honda and Hyundai and preparing you for an in-demand career that fits your passion.

 

“I’ve always been one of the lead educators basically but not in an official role so it was very limited and only when time allowed. I always enjoyed teaching and showing the techniques, evolving them into technicians…With the evolution of cars today and higher technology, they are at an advantage…I love it.”
- Dean Baley – Honda Technician Educator

“I wish I had this when becoming a tech. There’s a lot of weight on your shoulders when you are first starting out. You’ve got to get tools, you don’t know how everything works, I am just happy I can help and pay it forward like people helped me when I was first learning!”
- Nick Raygo - Hyundai Technician Educator

Whether you are enrolled in or graduated from an automotive technical education program, are looking to change careers, or are beginning your journey into the automotive field – our dedicated Technician Educators will customize a training path unique to you. No prior automotive experience required.

New technologies have led to vehicles with cutting-edge innovations. There is high demand for skilled technicians with knowledge of ongoing industry innovations like hybrid, EV and autonomous vehicles. The skills of today’s technicians are rapidly trending to computers and technology, far past turning a wrench. The future won’t wait. Neither should you. Take control of your career with the hands-on training you need to succeed in the automotive field and beyond.

“He’s (Dean) very hands on and likes to teach us in a respectful manner. Dean is helping us with a lot of things that would be beyond just a normal lube tech technician…very easy to learn, friendly, very comfortable environment to be in.”
– Luis Nevarez - Honda

“You definitely get to learn new things almost every day, if not every day, and it’s fun to work here...I actually enjoy coming to work.”
– Alex Gilbert - Hyundai

An excellent apprentice has a strong work ethic, the desire to learn, with the discipline and drive to succeed. They are trustworthy and dependable and looking for a career with endless potential. They will have excellent problem-solving abilities, mechanical and technical aptitude. They must also have the ability to effectively communicate one-on-one with customers or employees within our organization.

“Most places treat you as a lube tech. Here I am actually doing more than that…it feels like more than an apprenticeship program, it feels like I am an actual mechanic… learning stuff about cars I’ve never known and the fact that he (Bill) actually cares about what we learn.”
– Cooper Behm - BGMC

“Returning the favor, paying it forward is probably the best part. And seeing them succeed makes me feel really good. This allows us the time to have that individual interaction with each one, in a group and individually, because they are each expanding at different rates.”
– Bill Purkapile - BGMC Technician Educator

Zimbrick is proud to serve our community with a set of core values which guide our daily decisions and actions.

•Integrity
•Outstanding Customer Service
•Continuous Improvement
•Care, Concern, and Respect for Employees
•Responsible Individual Initiative
•Strong Relationships with our Business Partners and Communities