As an auto body specialist, each day gives you a chance to show off your patience, precision, and creativity. You work with your hands and use the newest technology to fix cars, handling everything from small dents to complete body repairs.
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Explore the 2 year Auto Collision Technologies AAS Degree
Core courses meet for 4-week terms, allowing you to focus on one core course and one general education course at a time.
Use the tools and equipment of the industry to work on a variety of vehicle makes and models. Learn to adapt to the industry's changing technology. Gain real-world experience working on customer vehicles.
Learn different paint techniques, how to reduce costs and paint waste, and improve your efficiency on this state-of-the-art system.
Students will have the opportunity to gain industry certifications in various areas throughout this program including:
This is a partial list of employers that hire our graduates:
This program qualifies for the Future Ready Iowa Last-Dollar Scholarship and will pay up to 100% of your tuition.
You must apply for, be awarded, and meet the ongoing eligibility requirements for the Last-Dollar Scholarship.
Hawkeye's Auto Collision Technologies program provides hands-on learning in a premier, industry-standard shop filled with the latest equipment used in the field today. You'll learn from experienced instructors offering invaluable real-world skills and expertise to prepare you for a successful career in auto body work.
Iowa Auto Rebuilders in Waterloo Iowa is one of many area shops excited to hire students from the Hawkeye Community College Auto Collision Technologies program. Check it out!
Hunter Fuller came to Hawkeye for the Auto Collision Technologies program for two reasons. First, it was close to his home in Fairbank. Second, it had a stellar reputation. He wasn’t sure what to expect at first, and was pleasantly surprised to find he spent more time in the shop than behind a desk.
Dunmondus “Mondo” Stanberry wasn’t sure what he wanted for a career. Recently graduated from Waterloo East, he wanted to go to college, but didn’t want to be confined to a classroom. His love of cars drew him to the Auto Collision Technologies program. It was the right choice.
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