APPRENTICESHIP

Graduates of the Tech Pathways Pre-Apprenticeship program may be selected for the next phase: a paid, full-time Apprenticeship with the Hanover Auto Team or Industry partners. Apprentices are officially hired employees—earning an income while continuing to learn in a structured, zero-cost program. The instruction focuses on foundational & technical on-the-job training and leadership readiness.

What to Expect:

  • Full-time employment with pay and benefits
  • Continued mentorship from master technicians
  • Structured work process with a blend of hands-on and online training
  • Leadership development and one-on-one coaching
  • Support to earn Pennsylvania Safety & Emissions Licenses

Learning Objectives:

  • Conduct professional digital and video multi-point inspections in under 15 minutes
  • Understand and apply PA State Safety & Emissions procedures
  • Build technical confidence through repeated hands-on repair cycles
  • Real-World application of leadership strategies and workplace team dynamics

Training Tools Provided:

  • Digital and printed training manuals
  • Essential hand tools and boxes provided while we educate technicians in purchasing their own
  • Diagnostic flowcharts and job aids
  • Competency tracking tools
  • On-the-job evaluations and leadership Challenges from the Everyday Champions curriculum

Timeline:

  • Period 1: Mentored skill development, safety/emissions certifications, and multi point inspection practice
  • Period 2: Cycle through shops, maintenance interval training and application, and foundational repair experience
  • Period 3: Entry level Diagnostics, vehicle reconditioning specialization, hybrid and electrical systems

Meet Our Apprentices

Class of 2027

Ben Keller

Jhonny Gutierrez-Nolasco

Troy Mullican

Zander Person

Class of 2026

Aaron Dell

Levi Davenport

Zachary Collier

Jacob Huffman

Myranda Hill

Landin Miller

Class of 2025

Matthew Bixler

Nathan Dettinger

Tyler Hartman

“The Tech Pathways Program has given me  the skills and confidence to pursue a long-lasting career in the Automotive Industry. It has helped me grow both technically and personally, and I would tell anyone considering applying for the Tech Pathways Program to take the leap, you won’t regret the opportunities it opens up.”

- Nathan Dettinger, Apprentice Technician

Apprenticeship FAQs

Yes. It is a zero-cost apprenticeship open to high school graduates looking to start a career in the automotive industry.

Yes. The apprenticeship is a full-time, paid position, and tools and other benefits are supplied.

There are two pathways into the Tech Pathways Apprenticeship. The primary pathway begins with completing our Pre-Apprenticeship during your senior year of high school, followed by an opportunity to apply for available apprenticeship positions.

A limited number of openings may also be available to adult learners who did not complete the Pre-Apprenticeship. Adult candidates complete a selection process that includes a Shadow Day, application, character reference, and interview.

No. If you do have experience, that is just a bonus!

Yes. You do need a valid driver’s license.

Support to earn Pennsylvania Safety & Emissions Licenses. ASE’s Section 609 A/C Refrigerant & Recovery Program Certification.

Employee Equal Opportunity Pledge:

The program sponsor will not discriminate against apprenticeship applicants or apprentices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, or because they are an individual with a disability or a person 40 years old or older. The program sponsor will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required under Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 30 and equal employment opportunity regulations of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Employee Equal Opportunity Statement:

Employment decisions at Hanover Auto Team are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender or gender identity, pregnancy, genetic makeup, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. This policy governs all aspects of employment: selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.