Power Technology Career Academy

Explore Automotive, Collision, and Diesel

The automotive field has become very complex with advances in technology. The need for highly trained automotive service technicians will continue to be in-demand. This academy will give you hands-on experience in testing and diagnosing, engine driveability diagnosis, automatic transmissions, gas engines, suspension, alignment, and basic collision repair.

Your career opportunities may include, but are not limited to:

  • Auto parts manager
  • Auto service manager
  • Auto service technician
  • Electrical mechanic
  • Heavy engine mechanic
  • Small engine mechanic

  • Tuition: If the classes are on your high school's concurrent approved list, they will pay for your tuition. If the classes are not on your high school's concurrent approved list, you can enroll as a High School Guest Student and will be responsible for tuition.
  • Textbooks: Textbooks are provided by Hawkeye Community College.
  • Transportation: You are responsible for transportation costs to Hawkeye’s Main Campus.
  • Field trips and activities: You are responsible for any field trips and activities out of the classroom.

Any 9th–12th grade student who meets the requirements and can travel to Hawkeye's Main Campus.

  • AGM-111 Gas Engine Rebuild, 4 credits
  • AUT-106 Introduction to Automotive Technology, 2 credits
  • AUT-109 Introduction to Automotive Technology II, 2 credits
  • AUT-164 Automotive Engine Repair, 4 credits
  • CRR-304 Introduction to Collision Repair, 4 credits

If you complete the Power Technology Academy, you will receive up to 16 credits (approximately a $3,500 value) toward your college degree!

You can continue your education at Hawkeye in programs such as the Auto Collision Technologies program, Automotive Technology program, and Diesel Technology program.

Classes for the Power Technology Academy are held on Hawkeye’s Main Campus.

Classes are currently held on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 1:30–3 PM.

Registering for Career Academy Classes

  1. Schedule your required high school classes.
  2. Meet with your high school counselor to determine your career academy class options.
  3. Register for classes online or with the High School Guest Student Course Registration Form [PDF] as directed by your high school counselor.
  4. Plan your transportation to the class location.

Contact Us

Director

Sarah Topliff
319-296-4233
Email Sarah Topliff