Trade Schools in Oregon

Auto Mechanic Schools in Oregon

There are many school options in Oregon, some a little more intimate than others. Some of the smaller schools only have about 900 people enrolled in their Auto Mechanic programs, and some schools go as high as 28,000 students enrolled. Most schools require you to be a full-time student with a lot of in-class learning before actually getting into the shop for hands-on learning. In order to provide service in Oregon, you must obtain the Oregon Auto Mechanic Certificate and License, in order to get this you need to have at least a year of experience which your schooling will count towards.

List of Automotive Schools in Oregon

Chemekta Community College, Salem, OR
Central Oregon Community College, Bend, OR
Clackamas Community College, Oregon City, OR
Clatsop Community College, Astoria, OR
Klamath Community College, Klamath Falls, OR
Lane Community College, Eugene, OR
Linn-Benton Community College, Albany, OR
Mt Hood Community College, Gresham, OR
Portland Community College, Portland, OR
Rogue Community College, Grants Pass, OR
Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, OR

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Mechanic Jobs in Oregon

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Working as an Auto Mechanic in Oregon

Oregon is known for having mechanics that are very good a quite a few things such as attention to detail, customer service, and problem-solving. All of these are great things to be recognized for and the schools in the area can teach these traits. Mechanics in Oregon make an average of 38-$39k a year, if you become ASE Certified then you can potentially earn more than without the certification. Even though the average pay for a mechanic is a little lower than some other states, most employers offer great health benefits for their employees in Oregon.

Job Type	Total in Oregon	Average Hourly Wage	Average Annual Salary
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics	6,330	$22.33	$46,450
Automotive Body and Related Repairers	1,850	$20.57	$42,780
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists	4,890	$27.67	$57,550

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School	Address	Programs	More Info
Central Oregon Community College	2600 NW College Way Bend, OR 97701	Automotive Management Automotive Technology	Request Information
Clackamas Community College	19600 Molalla Ave Oregon City, OR 97045	Automotive Mechanics Technology Collision and Repair Technology	Request Information
Clatsop Community College	1651 Lexington Avenue Astoria, OR 97103	Automotive Mechanics Technology	Request Information
Klamath Community College	7390 South Sixth Street Klamath Falls, OR 97603	Automotive Mechanics Technology Diesel Technology	Request Information
Lane Community College	4000 E 30th Ave Eugene, OR 97405	Automotive Mechanics Technology Diesel Technology	Request Information
Linn-Benton Community College	6500 Pacific Blvd SW Albany, OR 97321	Automotive Technology Heavy Equipment/Diesel Tech	Request Information
Mt Hood Community College	26000 SE Stark St Gresham, OR 97030	Automotive Technology Subaru, Chrysler, Ford Maintenance and Light Repair	Request Information
Portland Community College	12000 SW 49th Avenue Portland, OR 97219	Automotive Mechanics Technology Collision and Repair Technology Diesel Service Technology	Request Information
Rogue Community College	3345 Redwood Hwy Grants Pass, OR 97527	Automotive Mechanics Technology Diesel Technology	Request Information
Umpqua Community College	1140 Umpqua College Rd. Roseburg, OR 97470	Automotive Mechanics Technology Automotive Service Technology	Request Information

Available Grants & Scholarships

Nationwide Scholarships and Grants

Automotive Scholarships and Grants	Location	Description	Deadline
Future Mechanic Grant	Nationwide	Up to $1,000 for aspiring auto mechanics	12/1/2019
Andrew Piech Memorial Scholarship	Nationwide	Up to $2,200 for graduates of New Mexico high school	June each year
Mike Rowe Work Ethic Scholarship	Nationwide	Full-Tuition paid for eligible students	March each year
Federal Pell Grants	Nationwide	Up to $6,195, for low-income households	Varies
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)	Nationwide	Various, for low-income households	Varies
Automotive Aftermarket Scholarship	Nationwide	Various, one application for many scholarships	March each year
Berto Diaz Engineering Scholarship	Nationwide	Up to $1,000 for Mechanical Engineering Students	January each year
BMW/SAE Engineering Scholarship	Nationwide	Up to $6,000 paid annually in $1,500 increments	March each year
Brent Strohmeyer Memorial Foundation Scholarship	Nationwide	Up to $400 for eligible students	April each year
GMiS Scholars Program	Nationwide	Various, for underrepresented students in tech	April each year
SMA Native American STEM Scholarship	Nationwide	Up to $1,500, for Native American STEM students	June each year
Viceroy Auto Trans Scholarship	Nationwide	Up to $1,000 for eligible students	March each year
Automotive Hall of Fame Educational Fund	Nationwide	Up to $2,000 for eligible students	June each year
Clunker Junker Cash for Cars and College Scholarship	Nationwide	Up to $1,000 for eligible female students	Varies
SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund	Nationwide	Up to $5,000 for eligible students	March each year
Edward D. Hendrickson/SAE Engineering Scholarship	Nationwide	Up to $4,000 for eligible students distributed in $1,000 increments for four years	March each year
TMC/SAE Donald D. Dawson Technical Scholarship	Nationwide	Up to $6,000 for eligible students distributed in $1,500 increments for four years	March each year
Fred M. Young Sr./SAE Engineering Scholarship	Nationwide	Up to $4,000 for eligible students distributed in $1,000 increments for four years	March each year
Tau Beta Pi/SAE Engineering Scholarship	Nationwide	Up to $1,000 for eligible students	March each year
Yanmar/SAE Scholarship	Nationwide	Up to $1,000 for eligible students	March each year
Horatio Alger Association CTE Scholarships	Nationwide	Up to $2,500 for eligible students	June each year
AmericanMuscle Automotive Scholarship	Nationwide	Up to $2,000 for eligible students	June & October each year
Imagine America Foundation - High School Scholarship	Nationwide	Up to $1,000 for eligible students	December 31 of Graduation Year
Imagine America Adult Skills Education Program	Nationwide	Up to $1,000 for eligible students	No Deadline
Imagine America Military Award Program	Nationwide	Up to $1,000 for eligible students	No Deadline

Oregon Specific Scholarships and Grants

Automotive Scholarships and Grants	Location	Description	Deadline
Pepsi-Cola Bottling of Eastern Oregon Scholarship	Oregon	Minimum of $1,000 award to Oregon Residents	2019 closed

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