AUTOMOTIVE • DIESEL/HEAVY TRUCK • EQUIPMENT
TECHNICIAN TRAINING
Are you serious about a career as a Local 701 automotive or diesel technician? The Mechanics’ Local 701 Training Fund provides training to those seeking an education that can pave the way into a successful career in our industry, at an extremely affordable cost and a schedule that makes sense. Classes are scheduled for you to attend one day per week, allowing the opportunity for you to earn while you learn by having the time to secure full time employment during your enrollment. Our training is led by manufacturer trained, ASE Master Certified Instructors with decades of real world field experience and teaching experience who are dedicated to helping you achieve success.
Recieve training without the $40,000 to $55,000 of debt typically associated with similar trade schools or uneccessary gen ed classes required to complete other programs
Those accepted are eligible to attend the auto or diesel program for less than $2,200
One day per week on campus
Automotive Technology Program can be completed in just under 2.5 years
Diesel Power & Equipment Program can be completed in just under 2 years
Employment at Local 701 shops and dealerships provides great pay and benefits for Union technicians
We are currently accepting student applications for the April 2026 start date. Apply online today!
If you have any further questions, please call us at 630-216-9230 during our normal business hours of 7am-3pm, Monday-Friday
Our training programs are intended specifically for those individuals seeking a successful career as an automotive or heavy truck/equipment union technician. The Automotive Technology Training and Diesel Power Training Programs follow ASE Education Foundation guidelines with major industry training resources and ASE certified Instructors with real world experience. Students attend one day per week on campus for Instructor-led classroom and hands on lab instruction which provides the skills needed to advance in a career in the automotive or diesel and equipment industry.
AUTOMOTIVE
DIESEL/TRUCK
EQUIPMENT
TECHNICIAN TRAINING
Are you serious about a career as an Automotive or Diesel Technician? With ASE Certified Instructors that have decades of real world experience and know what it takes to suceed, a schedule that provides the possibility to earn while you learn as classes are scheduled only one day per week, and the opportunity to attend training without the enormous debt typically associated with similar trade schools, the Mechanics’ Local 701 Training Program is a great option! You can complete our Automotive Technology program in just under two and a half years, or, if you choose, our Diesel Power program in just under two years.
Recieve training without the $40,000 to $55,000 of debt typically associated with similar trade schools or uneccessary gen ed classes required to complete other programs
Those accepted are eligible to attend the auto or diesel program for less than $2,200
One day per week on campus
Automotive Technology Program can be completed in just under 2.5 years
Diesel Power & Equipment Program can be completed in just under 2 years
Employment at Local 701 shops and dealerships provides great pay and benefits for Union technicians
We are currently accepting student applications for the April 2026 start date. Apply online today!
If you have any further questions, please call us at 630-216-9230 during our normal business hours of 7am-3pm, Monday-Friday
Thank you
Our training programs are intended specifically for those individuals seeking a successful career as an automotive or heavy truck/equipment union technician. The Automotive Technology Training and Diesel Power Training Programs follow ASE Education Foundation guidelines with major industry training resources and ASE certified Instructors with real world experience. Students attend one day per week on campus for Instructor-led classroom and hands on lab instruction.
Mechanics’ Local 701 Training Fund
Mission Statement
Mission Statement
The Fund will provide the highest quality education and training to up-and-coming mechanics. The Fund will develop and maintain state-of-the-art industry educational programs that will ensure students and employees have the requisite knowledge and skills to repair vehicles and equipment throughout the industries supporting the Fund.
