Programs focus on high-demand opportunities in the ‘front-of-house’ sector, including positions as service advisers, parts management and warranty specialists
Queens, N.Y.—The New York Automotive & Diesel Institute (NYADI), also known as the College of Transportation Technology, a Jamaica, Queens-based trade school specializing in automotive technology, has announced the launch of two new degree/certificate programs in September 2025 — an Associate’s Degree in Automotive Management and Support Technology and Certificate in Automotive Support and Service Technology.
“For over 25 years, our school has successfully trained people to become automotive, diesel, collision repair, and related technicians/mechanics, but our two newest programs now focus on high-demand opportunities available in the transportation industry’s ‘front-of-house’ sector, including positions as service advisers, parts management professionals, and warranty specialists,” said College President Patrick Hart.
“Through our new programs, students will learn all of the different systems and nomenclature related to auto repair as well as critical front-of-house skills in such areas as sales, customer relations, inventory, management, and more,” Hart said. “It’s important to be able to both understand and converse with customers and technicians about the specifics of repairs and estimates, and graduates of our programs will be in demand everywhere from auto dealerships to any type of auto repair facility or transportation-related business.”
According to Hart, the college’s new 61-credit Associate’s Degree program in Automotive Management and Support Technology takes 16-17 months to complete and emphasizes the systems and components associated with cars and trucks.
The program will provide students with professional skills in all areas of shop operations, customer relations, internal relations, sales, inventory, fleet management, and automobile finance and leasing as well as in understanding auto systems and components.
Upon completing all requirements of this program, graduates will be qualified to become entry-level automotive service managers, advisers, parts counter persons, automotive salespersons, warranty clerks, or managers.
At the same time, “our new 45-credit Certificate in Automotive Support and Service Technology takes 12-13 months to complete and is an ideal option for those who don’t have a high school diploma or equivalent,” Hart said.
One of several NYADI certificate courses that are part of the federal government’s Eligible Career Pathway Program (ECPP), through which participants are concurrently enrolled in adult education as they pursue a GED or equivalent, “we’ve had nearly 200 students successfully complete our ECPP-eligible certificate programs since 2016 and it can positively impact their and their entire family’s trajectory and financial future.”
Graduates of this program will acquire skills in shop operations, customer and internal relationship management, automotive sales skills, inventory and fleet management, automobile finance and leasing, and basic auto systems and components.
Upon completing all requirements of this program, graduates will be qualified to become entry-level automotive service advisers, parts counter persons, automotive salespersons, or warranty clerks.
Hart said that the College of Transportation Technology’s modern facility, exceptional faculty, and strong career service capabilities differentiate it from competing institutions.
“Along with our renowned and proven curriculums, we have long-standing partnerships with over a dozen major auto manufacturers, including Mercedes, Ford, Subaru and Audi, which enables students to secure employment relatively quickly after graduation,” he said.
“Our knowledgeable and experienced Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)-Certified instructors forge strong relationships with our students and are extremely dedicated to seeing them succeed. And as part of our College’s commitment to promoting flexibility and accommodating our students’ busy lifestyles, we take pride in offering the convenience of both day and evening schedules and making financial aid available to those who qualify.
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