Upon graduation from the Mopar® Career Automotive Program (MCAP), students generally continue on with their career as an employee at a Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge, Ram or FIAT® dealer. With all of the training and hands-on experience received as a MCAP student, you can quickly and easily transition from student to full-time employee.
Career opportunities within the automotive service industry are numerous. And with continuous changes within the industry and to vehicles being produced, most positions require advanced technical training and computer literacy. Your MCAP curriculum will have you prepared for the job, but typically successful candidates in today’s automotive service industry must have:
Wondering what kind of earning potential you may have as a MCAP grad? Here are a few examples of average annual salaries according to Bureau of Labor Statistics:
| Position | Average Annual Salary | Descripiton |
|---|---|---|
| Service Technician | $40,650 | N/A |
| Service Consultant | $37,000 to $67,000 | Interpret customer needs for technicians |
| Service Manager | $65,000 to $100,000 | Oversees the service department operations |
| Service Director | $75,000 to $125,000 | Establishing operational procedures/policies and implements advertising and marketing campaigns |
| Parts Manager | $50,000 to $100,000 | Keeps correct inventory levels/orders parts |
| Collision Technician | $31,000 to $45,760 | Restores vehicles that have been damaged |
| Body Shop Manager | $65,000 to $100,000 | Oversees the collision repair and refinishing process from start to finish |
Contact one of our Relationship Managers today by completing our contact form and they can tell you more about MCAP program, or help you find a participating school or dealer.
