Program Responsibilities

Seminole State College:

Provide on-campus instruction in accordance with the approved curriculum
Provide relevant equipment and tools
Provide academic advisement
Assist dealership coordinators in planning experiences at the sponsoring dealership. Instructors are assigned to dealership to follow-up during the co-op portion of program
Screen applicants and assist dealers with student selection for the program
Furnish program information when requested and provide graduates with associate degrees in automotive technology

Maintain sponsorship with a participating dealership
Maintain academic standards and adhere to academic policies
Provide sponsoring dealer with responsible and productive employment
Be responsible for program costs: tuition, fees, books, and tools (financial aid available)
Possess a valid Florida driver's license (must have good driving record)
Be a high school graduate (or equivalent)
Be 18 years of age or older by the time of the first dealership work assignment
Pass a drug screening test as required for employment

Interview and select prospective students
Appoint an in-dealership mentor to assist the College's program coordinator/instructor in planning and monitoring the cooperative work experience.
Provide appropriate work experience that reinforces the most recent classroom instruction
Provide students with uniforms consistent with the dealer's policy for other employees

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