GM-ASEP: Expected Responsibilities of Participants

Seminole Community College:

• Provide on-campus instruction in accordance with the approved ASEP curriculum.
• Provide a classroom, shop and instructor.
• Provide generic equipment and tools.
• Provide academic advisement.
• Assist dealership coordinators in planning experiences at the sponsoring dealership. Instructors are assigned to dealership follow-up during the co-op portion of program.
• Screen applicants and assist dealers with student selection for the program.
• Maintain all student records.
• Furnish program information when requested and provide and Associate Degree in Automotive Technology to graduates.
• Promote, advertise and recruit qualified student candidates.
• Serve on the ASEP Advisory Committee.

 Students:

• Maintain sponsorship with a GM dealership.
• Maintain academic standards and adhere to academic policies.
• Participate in all learning activities at the scheduled times.
• Provide sponsoring dealer with responsible and productive employment.
• Be responsible for program costs (tuition, fees, books and tools).

General Motors Dealers:

• Indicate interest in being a sponsoring dealer, so the dealer's name can be made available to interested students.
• Interview and select prospective students on dealer/student interview day.
• Provide dealership-coordinated work experiences to supplement the trainee's most recent instruction in accordance with the program schedule for the duration of the curriculum.
• Appoint an in-dealership coordinator to help develop trainees to full productivity level and to work with the GM-ASEP coordinator/ instructor.
• Pay trainees during periods of dealership-coordinated work experience.
• Provide the new student employee with uniforms in a manner consistent with other dealership employees.General Motors Corporation:

• Provide GM training to ASEP Instructors.
• Furnish the ASEP Program with GM vehicles and components.
• Provide the college with essential training materials.
• Oversee and participate in the student selection procedure.
• Oversee and participate in the coordinator/instructor selection procedure.
• Monitor all phases of ASEP to ensure success.

Did you know?

The Automotive Technology Program offers current professionals a one-year, non-credit, comprehensive day program that provides training on new technology and industry updates.