“TAP” is a free automotive maintenance technician exploration & basic training program sponsored by IMPACT60, a nonprofit charitable 501c3 organization, and in collaboration with the Performance Columbus Family of Dealerships. TAP is a workforce development program designed to offer an opportunity to those most in need of a career path with solid earning potential. Prospective participants *18 y/o+ are identified and referred by community partners such as schools, career navigators, wrap-around case managers, court programs, social services, recovery agencies, veteran’s services, youth advocacy groups, and shelter services to name a few. Once the connection is made to IMPACT60, participants are engaged in further discussion about TAP and careers in the automotive industry.
The length of the program is a minimum of 50 hours which includes interactive classroom lessons, auto lab learning and skills practice as well as a final 10 hours of observation and hands-on hours at a dealership. Class is currently held for 10 weeks in the fall in Union County.
Class meets on Tuesday and Thursday from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the Marysville Early College High School Automotive Technology Lab.
Our goal is to provide basic skills training to become an automotive maintenance technician. Personal, hands-on instruction led by Master Technicians will cover modules including but not limited to shop safety & tools, basic multipoint inspection, oil change & lubrication and tire rotation & balancing. At the culmination of lecture and auto lab time, participants will shadow and practice their skills at one of the six Performance Columbus Family of Dealerships locations.
*Prospective students who are 17 years old may be considered with a school counselor or agency referral and parent/guardian permission.
To learn more, please email: [email protected] with the subject line: TAP program
Teaching Automotive Principles (TAP) held in Union County
The class starting October 1, 2024 is now full.