PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Volkswagen Academy Technician Recruitment Program (VATRP) provides Volkswagen Dealers access to new technicians who have just completed training in a variety of Volkswagen Courses. This intensive 16-week program is based on curriculum from Volkswagen of North America, Inc. Graduates of the Academy develop their skills while working on late-model vehicles including the Beetle, EOS, Golf/Rabbit, Jetta, Passat, Tiguan, and Toureg.  The program challenges students with 70% hands-on lab training and 30% theory. Each student is required to pass individual hands on and written exams as well as practical lab exercises on the vehicles. 

To qualify to attend the Volkswagen Academy Technician Recruitment Program, applicants must graduate from Universal Technical Institute or another approved post-secondary automotive program. In their automotive program students must maintain standards in GPA, Attendance, Motor Vehicle Record, pass an assessment Exam, possess the 609 Automotive Air Condition Certification, be drug free and have no criminal record or gang affiliation. Students must also be willing to commit to employment with a participating dealer for a pre-determined length of time.

For a detailed course outline, click Volkswagen Training Overview