GM Automotive Service Educational Program (ASEP)
Let's talk shop. Learn about GM ASEP from our very own students, technicians and instructors. If you like working with your hands, learning new skills and figuring out what stumps everyone else, you’ll fit right in.
TAKE THE FIRST STEP
Join us — apply at an ASEP school
Start by finding a GM ASEP-affiliated school. Each one has a unique enrollment process, which may include school visits, applications and interviews. They will also assist in connecting you with a sponsoring dealership, setting the stage for your hands-on training.
Start by applying
Choose one of the many participating GM ASEP schools across the country and submit your application.
- Programs usually take five semesters or two years
- Most programs start in the fall
Earn your degree
Learn the fundamentals in the classroom and then take that experience directly into the field with a paid apprenticeship at a sponsoring dealership.
- Programs typically require eight weeks learning in the classroom and eight weeks interning at the dealership
Work in a GM dealership
Once you’ve graduated from the program and earned your associate degree, you can step into a full-time technician role at a GM dealership.
See what the program’s all about
From in-demand skills to being part of the team, learn what our ASEP students, graduates and techs have to say about the program.
Built-in paid apprenticeships
“You’re getting paid while you’re working at the dealership, so it’s a win, because you get your experience and your learning in the classroom.”
Christopher // ASEP Graduate
Hands-on experience
“I think the most rewarding part about being a technician is fixing that hard thing. You know, fixing that thing that no one else could do.”
Kevin // World Class Tech
Advanced technology
“Years ago, there was nothing but the book and now there are no books and it’s all computers.”
Charlie // World Class Tech
Part of the team
“My favorite thing about my job has to be my coworkers. We just have such a good shop vibe and they’re all my close buddies and my friends and they make every day better.”
Ashley // Main Line Tech
In-demand skills
“The center of learning is very important for them to constantly take the courses to keep up with the current technologies.”
Dan // ASEP Instructor
Carry the legacy forward
Our 100+ year legacy gives us the perspective to continue creating quality and iconic vehicles — and today, we’re stronger than ever.
“I REALLY ENJOY THE ENGINE BUILDING PART OF IT”
Marvin // ASEP Student
From race-ready crate
“WHAT’S COMING IN THE FUTURE? UNHEARD OF.”
Tim // World Class Tech
As one of the largest global automakers, we’re driven to constantly redefine the driving experience. That means as a GM automotive technician, you get the opportunity to train on new GM vehicles and technology every day, joining us in advancing the frontiers of what’s possible.
ALREADY A TECH?
Find a GM dealership hiring today
If you’re a trained technician or looking for a new opportunity, use the link below to find a local GM dealership. Call or visit their website career page to learn more about open positions.
ASEP FAQS
Answers from the techs
Straight answers from real GM automotive technicians in the field.
“YOU GET TO WORK WITH YOUR HANDS”
"I like automotive tech school more than just regular school or college, per se, because you get to work with your hands.
It's not so much focused on lecture, and just sitting there and having the material pounded into your brain, trying to make you remember it.
It's more of working with your hands and learning new skills instead of just sitting there and writing everything down.
I don't like just sitting, I can't just sit and read a book and retain the information. I have to be able to physically see it and do it, and I found the automotive trade school really helped with that style of learning.”
Ashley // Main Line Tech
“EVERY DAY, YOU JUST GET BETTER”
“There’s this stereotype in your head where you’re like, I’m a mechanic, a grease monkey, you know? And I was like, I don’t want to be that guy, but then I was like, I’m making more than all these guys that went to college.
Every day, you just get better, like don’t ever stop learning. The biggest thing is, in this career, you never stop learning. The engineers that design these cars are still learning as they come out and we’re here to help them and they’re here to help us.”
Casey // World Class Tech
“THE INDUSTRY’S DEFINITELY CHANGING ALL THE TIME”
“The career’s changed over the years from when I started. When we started out, we were doing carburetors, points, electronic ignition was a new and big thing. And then as fuel injection came in and more computers came into the cars.
It was kind of a slow introduction, but now, as fast as everything moved, everything is computer-controlled. It’s all technologically advanced, so the career requires you to be more technical. It’s just a different world.
You don’t work so much with trying to mechanically figure something out as you do with a laptop and trying to diagnose issues.”
Greg // ASEP Graduate
