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Real World Training for a Hands-On Career

Originally founded as the Greer College of Automotive Engineering in 1902, transitioning to the ���ӽ紫ý Tech community in 1969. ���ӽ紫ý Tech proudly announces its recently unveiled major campus upgrades, as highlighted during our grand opening & ribbon cutting ceremony, which included the launch of a brand-new HVAC Technology program, a new Tesla START training center, and an expanded Welding Technology facility. These updates join our automotive and healthcare training programs, making the Melrose Park campus an excellent destination for those interested in specialized career training.

Trade and Vocational Programs at ���ӽ紫ý Tech Melrose Park

Trade and vocational programs available at our Melrose Park campus includes:

• Automotive Technology
• Electrical / Electronics
• HVAC
• Medical Assistant
• Welding Technology

Industry Partnerships at ���ӽ紫ý Tech Melrose Park

Our strong industry partnerships can provide you with a competitive edge in your career. Discover industry insights from the leading companies and brands with whom we partner:

Audi

As an automotive student at Melrose Park, you may augment your training through an Audi-developed independent learning module. Graduates of ���ӽ紫ý’s automotive technician programs who have completed the Audi independent online training program can apply to this automotive leader as entry-level automotive technicians with Audi-specific specialized training.

Johnson Controls

Participate in the Johnson Controls Prep training program at our Melrose Park campus. Qualified graduates from the Electrician and Electrical Systems Technology program are also eligible to apply for continued specialized product-specific training sponsored by Johnson Controls at the Johnson Controls Academy.

The company is seeking HVAC Technicians, Electricians, and Electronic Systems Technicians to serve their customers in the United States. Johnson Controls has donated equipment to ten ���ӽ紫ý Tech campuses, which helps train the next-generation technicians who will install and maintain their equipment.

Mazda

The ���ӽ紫ý Tech & Mazda partnership provides technician training on Mazda models and proprietary technology through a Mazda-developed independent learning modules. These courses enhance your familiarity with Mazda-specific servicing, maintenance and roadside assistance skills.

Tesla

Electrical Vehicle (EV) technology is quickly becoming a must-add knowledge base to the student technician’s skill set. Our Melrose Park campus has just launched the Tesla specialized training program at its newly updated location. This partnership helps develop the next generation of Tesla’s service technicians for the EV workforce. The onsite Tesla training facility provides manufacturer’s vehicles, tools, equipment, charging stations and its own instructors to deliver the program. Students accepted into the 16-week program receive an hourly stipend while they train and the opportunity to apply for positions at Tesla service centers across North America¹.

To learn more, visit our skilled trades specialized training partnerships page. Or contact our Melrose Park campus and speak directly with an admissions representative by calling (708) 344-4700.

���ӽ紫ý Tech Melrose Park Campus Features

• 90,000 square feet of training space – including labs, classrooms, collision workshops and auto shops.
• Sixteen auto bays, nine lifts, nine “drive-in” classrooms and an Auto Web Tech Lab.
• A fully-wired “Smart House,” where students enrolled for EEST career training study residential and commercial low-voltage hardware systems and practice wiring security systems, entertainment systems, integrated thermostat systems, and more behind walls in a structure that looks and feels like a real home.
• Individual welding booths stocked by Miller Electric, one of the nation’s leading providers of professional welding tools and safety equipment.
• Medical labs and simulated doctor offices for Medical Assistant training.
• One of the largest, most active Halls of Fame in the ���ӽ紫ý Tech family of schools.
• An HVAC training laboratory designed to provide a well-equipped environment for students to build their skills.

Take a virtual tour of our Melrose Park IL campus.

Student Services at ���ӽ紫ý Tech Melrose Park

• Scholarships, grants, and other financial aid options for those who qualify.
• Career services specialists to help you launch your career when you graduate.

Where Do ���ӽ紫ý Tech Melrose Park Vocational School Graduates Work?

Graduates from ���ӽ紫ý Tech go onto successful vocational careers with top employers in the region such as²:

• ABT
• ABT Electronics
• Aerotek
• Alarm Detection Systems Inc.
• Alivio Medical Center
• Ascension Medical Group
• Atlas Toyota Material Handling
• AutoZone
• Belle Tire
• Berwyn Garage
• Broadway Medical Center
• Concentra
• TESLA
• Tesla Collision Elk Grove Village

Explore What’s Around our Melrose Park Campus

The Melrose Park campus provides you with easy access to many nearby attractions and activities, including:

• Chicago O’Hare National Airport
• Navy Pier
• The Lake Michigan shoreline and beaches
• Soldier Field, home of the Chicago Bears
• Wrigley Field, Rate Field and Comiskey Park

Your Future Starts Here

With industry-leading training, career-focused education, and hands-on learning opportunities, ���ӽ紫ý Tech Melrose Park is your gateway to a successful career in the skilled trades. Classes are filling up fast! Contact us today to schedule a tour and explore how ���ӽ紫ý Tech Melrose Park can help you build your future!