<style>.ce-home{max-width:100% !important;margin:0 !important;padding:0 !important}#mainContentContainer.container{max-width:100% !important;width:100% !important;margin:0 !important;padding:0 !important}.mdc-container{margin:auto}.mdc-container img.img-cover{object-fit:cover !important}.mdc-container a.title-link{color:#333}.mdc-container a.title-link:hover{color:#333 !important}.mdc-container .interest-form{box-shadow:rgba(0,0,0,0.2) 0 1px 8px 0}.mdc-container .tesla-chunk .toggle-button .toggle-icon::before{color:var(--mdc-dark-blue);font-size:18px;font-weight:800;padding-right:10px}@media(max-width:990px){.mdc-container img.img-cover{object-fit:cover !important;height:350px !important}}@media(max-width:390px){.mdc-container .w-100{object-fit:cover !important;height:450px !important}}</style><div class="mdc-container"><div alt="Young male EV technician working on his laptop" class="w-100" style='background-image: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, .55), rgba(0, 0, 0, .12) 36%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 72%), url("https://storage.googleapis.com/mdc-website/tesla/6507ce0dc0ca35733dacbd33_tesla-technician-v1.jpg"); height: 450px; background-position: 0 0, 50%; background-repeat: repeat, no-repeat; background-size: auto, cover; position: relative;'><div class="mdc-container contained text-white mx-auto d-flex flex-column justify-content-end align-items-start" style="height: 100%;"><h1 class="align-self-start" style="font-weight: 600"> Tesla START Automotive Service </h1></div></div></div><div class="mdc-container bg-white"><div class="mdc-container contained pt-5 pb-4 px-3 px-sm-0 p-sm-0git stat"><div class="row col-12"><div class="col mb-2 px-0"><h2 class="mdc-h2 mb-3">Program Overview</h2><p class="mdc-paragraph mb-1"> MDC and Tesla have partnered to offer the Tesla START Automotive Service program at West Campus. This is an intensive 16-week electric vehicle service training program designed to provide students with the skills necessary for a successful career with Tesla. As part of the collaboration, Tesla will cover the tuition fees of all students accepted in the program. </p><p class="mdc-paragraph mb-1">During the course of the program, students will develop technical expertise and earn certifications through a blended approach of in-class theory, hands-on labs and self-paced learning.</p><p class="mdc-paragraph">Students will also be taught enhanced soft skills and team-based repair practices. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates have the certification necessary for job placement as Service Technicians at one of Tesla's Service Centers across the country, including South Florida.</p></div><div class="d-none d-sm-block mb-2 pl-3"><img alt="MDC Student and instructor inspecting a Tesla vehicle" class="img-cover mt-5 mt-lg-0" loading=" lazy" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/mdc-website/tesla/6507d206eb2b04f4a5a17a52_teslatechnician.jpg" style="max-width: 100%; height: 90%; vertical-align: middle;"/></div></div></div></div><div class="mdc-container bg-light"><div &quot;="" class="mdc-container contained pt-5 pb-4 p-3 p-sm-0"><div class="row col-12 py-3 mx-0 px-0"><div class="col-12 col-sm-6 mb-2 px-0"><h3 class="mdc-h2 mb-3">Program Details</h3><p class="mdc-paragraph mb-1&gt; The 16-week program prepares students to apply technical knowledge and skills to the repair, service, and maintenance of Tesla's all-electric vehicles. Students will learn Tesla’s products and diagnostic tools, as well as safety equipment and procedures. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=" mdc-paragraph="" pb-0&quot;="" pt-0="">Areas of study include:</p><ul class="mdc-paragraph pl-4"><li class="mb-1">HVAC</li><li class="mb-1">Brake and chassis systems and components</li><li class="mb-1">Electrical/charging</li><li class="mb-1">HV Powertrain</li><li class="mb-1">Driver Assist systems</li><li class="mb-1">Infotainment systems and components</li></ul><div class="text-center d-flex justify-content-center flex-column px-5 py-4"><div class="text-center pricing-container d-flex pb-0 mx-2"><div class="col p-0"><p class="font-weight-bold p-0">Estimated Tuition:</p></div><div class="col p-0"><p class="p-0"><del>$2,650</del> covered by Tesla</p></div></div><div class="text-center d-flex"><div class="col p-0"><p class="font-weight-bold p-0">Program Duration:</p></div><div class="col p-0"><p class="p-0">16 weeks</p></div></div><div class="text-center pricing-container d-flex pb-0 mx-2"><div class="col p-0"><p class="font-weight-bold p-0">Location:</p></div><div class="col p-0"><p class="p-0">West Campus</p></div></div></div></div><div class="col-12 col-sm-6 mb-2 pl-lg-4 pl-md-4"><h3 class="mdc-h2 mb-3">Admission Requirements</h3><p class="mdc-paragraph"> The following requirements are the minimum requirements to be considered in to the program. Meeting the admissions requirements does not guarantee program acceptance, and note that there is no waiting list. </p><ul class="mdc-paragraph pl-4"><li class="mb-1">Must be at least 18 years of age</li><li class="mb-1">Valid driver's license, clean driving record with at least 2 years of driving experience and insurable</li><li class="mb-1">Must be willing to relocate upon successful completion of the program</li><li class="mb-1">Ability to lift 50 – 60 pounds</li><li class="mb-1">Be available to accept employment at a Tesla Service Center within 30 days of graduation from the program for a period no less than 2 years</li><li class="mb-1">Must follow verbal and written instructions with attention to detail</li><li class="mb-1">Be able to work and achieve set goals in a fast-paced team environment</li><li class="mb-1">Familiar understanding of the English language</li><li class="mb-1">Basic computer skills, including navigating web browsers and using standard applications like Microsoft Office</li><li class="mb-1">Attend and pass each of the 16-week training sessions with an 80% or higher GPA </li><li class="mb-1">Technical background in automotive, aviation, mechanical or computers will be considered a relevant qualification and is highly recommended</li><li class="mb-1">Permission to work in the United States is mandatory</li></ul></div></div></div></div><div class="mdc-container"><div class="jumbotron bg-white mb-0"><div class="mdc-container contained mt-4"><div class="row px-2"><div class="col mb-4"><h3 class="mdc-h2 pb-2">Frequently Asked Questions</h3><div chunk="tesla-faq" class="tesla-chunk"></div></div><div class="interest-form col-lg-6 p-3 h-75 rounded ml-2"><h3 class="mdc-h2 text-center">Interest Form</h3><p>To initiate your application for this program, kindly fill out the form below. Upon completion, you will receive a subsequent email containing instructions. It's important to note that Tesla manages the program admission process, and any inquiries regarding admission should be directed to Tesla.</p><iframe class="rounded bg-white" height="400" onload="this.style.display='block'" src="https://mdc-ce.formstack.com/forms/tesla_application" style="display: none" title="Tesla Application" width="600"></iframe></div></div></div></div></div><div class="mdc-container bg-light"><div class="py-3"><div class="mdc-container contained px-4"><div class="row py-3"><div class="col-lg-6 p-4 text-center text-md-left"><img alt="MDC School of Continuing Education logo" loading="lazy" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/mdc-website/tesla/6326817779ba585a3b94ae22_MDC-CE-logo.svg" style="max-width: 400px;"/></div><div class="col-lg-6 p-4"><p>School of Continuing Education and Professional Development at West Campus.<br/> 3800 NW 115th Ave, Room 1122. Doral, FL 33178<br/> Email: <a href="mailto:cepdwest@mdc.edu?subject=Tesla%20START%20program">cepdwest@mdc.edu</a></p></div></div></div></div></div>