Attending the GM Automotive Service Educational Program (ASEP) school is a great way to enter the field. Upon completion of the program, you will earn an associate degree in automotive technology and gain valuable hands-on experience at a sponsoring dealer. 

General Motors Automotive Service Educational Program 

There are currently more than 50 GM ASEP schools across the country. 

Visit gmasep.org/school-locator/ to find the closest GM ASEP school near you. 

With hands-on access to the latest GM vehicle technology, GM ASEP streamlines the path to becoming a highly trained automotive technician in as little as 2 years. 

The GM ASEP program delivers advanced and customized automotive service training focused on engineering, technical training, problem-solving, digital prowess, and critical thinking. With the aid of an internship, you can benefit from working side by side with experienced technicians. 

Each GM ASEP school sets their own tuition, so it can vary, but most cost a total of $9,000 and $16,000 for the entire program.

Visit gmasep.org 

Just as everyone’s career journey is different, each GM dealership sets its own compensation and provides its own opportunities for advancement. Based on an industry-wide survey conducted by Go Project Shift, automotive technician compensation and career pathing generally falls in the following ranges: 

• Apprentice: $28,000-$35,000 — earn competitive compensation from the start  
• Main line technician: $40,000-$70,000 — become a main line technician in as little as 2 years
• Master technician: $54,000-$84,000 — become a master technician in 2 to 5 years
• Shop foreman: $73,000-$111,000 — manage the shop within your career

Source: goprojectshift.com  

^*Annual income ranges and timing for advancement are industry-wide OEM dealership statistics as reported through Go Project Shift research. Source: goprojectshift.com.

GM dealerships are independently owned and operated businesses, so benefits vary by dealership. Examples of employee benefits offered by many GM dealerships include: 

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Health savings plan
• Life insurance
• Competitive compensation
• 401(k) with dealership contribution
• Company-wide wellness programs
• Discounted vehicle purchases
• Clean and professional work environment
• Relocation assistance  
  

If you are already a technician, we recommend you find a GM Dealer in your area for additional information/certifications. 

Select the brand of your choice at the bottom of bringusyourtalent.com and utilizing the dealer locator tool.  

There are currently more than 4,000 GM Dealers nationwide.