Program Details
Explore a career in the automotive industry and build practical STEM skills. This pathway leads to higher education programs and careers in STEM, mechanics, or automotive design.courses are offered from introductory to advanced levels. An Automotive Intern course is offered through Coastline ROP. Students should check with their counselor and visit the ROP Coordinator at their high school for more information about the individual courses available at their high school and during after school ROP programs.
Participating Schools
This program is offered at Irvine High School and University High School.
Curriculum Standards
CA CTE Automotive Service & Repair Curriculum Standards
CA Standards for Career Readiness
Resources
Coastline ROP (Regional Occupation Program): Through our partnership with Coastline ROP, IUSD offers expanded CTE course options after school, such as Crime Scene Investigation (CSI), Pharmacy Technician, Robotics, Retail Sales, and Sports Medicine. These programs include internships to learn career skills and real-world experience that further career and education goals. For more information, see your counselor or visit coastlinerop.org.
Post Secondary Education: See your Counselor or the ROP Coordinator for more information about post-secondary options in the Automotive and related industries. Among the regional college programs are:
Saddleback Community College: Auto Technology program
Orange Coast College: Aviation Maintenance Technology