Accelerate Your Future
A paid youth apprenticeship designed for students ready to move faster toward a career in automotive.
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If automotive is more than a passing interest, The Hawaii Youth Automotive Technician Apprenticeship (YATA) helps you turn that interest into real opportunity while you're still in high school.
Through paid work experience, college coursework, and mentorship from industry professionals, you'll gain valuable experience, earn college credit, and take meaningful steps toward an Automotive Technology degree, ASE certifications, and a future in the industry.
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Prepare to Go Farther
YATA is designed for students who are ready to move beyond exploration and begin preparing for a career. Through paid work experience, college coursework, and industry mentorship, students gain momentum while still in high school.
Real Experience. Real Paycheck.
Work alongside industry professionals and earn paid, on-the-job experience while still in high school.
College + Career Connected
Earn college credit, connect with industry professionals, and gain experience that helps you move forward after graduation.
Graduate with Experience
Graduate with documented work experience, industry connections, and credentials that help you stand out.
An Industry in Motion
From diagnostics and EV technology to service, management, and beyond, today’s automotive industry offers more opportunities than ever.
Build your future. Before you graduate.
Some students leave high school wondering what comes next. Others leave with college credit, industry connections, and experience working alongside professionals. YATA is designed to help you graduate as one of them .
One Industry. Multiple Ways In.
You don't need to know your final destination to get started. Explore first. Build skills. Accelerate when ready.
AutoSTART
Explore the industry, build foundational skills, and gain confidence before choosing a long-term path.
YATA
Move into a paid youth apprenticeship with college coursework, employer support, and real industry experience.
Career
Graduate with college credit, documented work experience, and a significant head start toward an Automotive Technology degree and ASE certifications.
For students ready to take the next step.
I'm Ready to Commit
For students who are serious about pursuing a future in the automotive industry — whether that leads to technician work, service, parts, fleet operations, or another path forward.
I Want Real Experience
For students who learn best by doing and want more than classroom exposure alone.
I Want a Head Start
For students who want to graduate with college credit, work experience, and momentum already in place.
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