The Ford ASSET (Automotive Student Service Educational Training) program is an alliance among Ford Motor Company, Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealers and local participating community colleges. The ASSET program allows technical and vocational students to get on-the-job training at a sponsoring Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership while earning an Associates Degree in Automotive Technology at a local, participating community college.

Vision
Ford ASSET will be recognized as the premier program in the global automotive industry for the training and placement of new manufacturer-specific service technicians.

Mission
Ford ASSET is to be the primary source of new technicians trained and equipped with the basic knowledge, skills, and experience to become successful and productive career professionals at the Masters level.

Timing
24-month degree program.

Key Feature
Students earn an Associates Degree in Automotive Technology.

Your Advantage
Part-time employment during internship sessions lets you "earn as you learn" while you gain valuable work experience.

ASSET is a 24-month degree program where students alternate between the classroom and work at their sponsoring Ford, Lincoln or Mercury dealership. 

Studies include academics as well as learning the latest in automotive technology from curriculum and equipment provided by Ford Motor Company.

ASSET is offered at 39 community and technical colleges throughout the United States. Currently, the ASSET Program graduates over 450 students a year. Over 2,100 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury dealerships have participated in ASSET.

ASSET Graduates
Earn an Associates Degree in automotive technology. Receive up to 98% of the same Ford Service Technician Specialty Training (STST) credentials that technicians receive attending Ford Motor Company Training Centers and Gain hands-on, in-dealership experience.