MOPAR Career Automotive Program

Moraine Valley is the only institution in Illinois to offer the MOPAR Career Automotive Program (Mopar CAP), providing valuable internship experience and manufacturer-specific training.

Mopar CAP students benefit from real-world "hands-on" experience while working at a Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Fiat, or Maserati dealership.

Upon completion of the program, Mopar CAP graduates earn an associate degree in automotive technology and a Mopar CAP diploma. Class size is limited to maintain a good instructor-to-student ratio, and the program begins once a year during the fall semester. Mopar CAP students pay in-district rates regardless of their place of residence.

$23.88

Median Hourly Pay

Source: U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics

$49,670

Median Annual Salary

Source: U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics

Students who complete the program will have a solid foundation for a career at a Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, or RAM dealership. The training gives you hands-on experience with Mopar tools and software so you’re prepared to work in a dealership or certified repair shop.

 

Program Highlights

  • Hands-on training in Moraine Valley’s state-of-the-art automotive labs
  • Specialized coursework aligned with Stellantis standards
  • Flexible schedules designed for working technicians
  • Learn from factory-trained instructors and network with industry professionals
  • Pathway to ASE certifications and MOPAR Level 2 Technician status

Employment of automotive service technicians and mechanics is projected to grow 1% from 2021 to 2031.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics

To join Mopar CAP, you’ll need a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and a drug test, which is required by dealerships. After applying, you’ll be contacted for an interview.

Suggested Semester-by-Semester Schedule

Semester One (12 Credit Hours)

AUT-112

Introductory Automotive Technology

4 Credits

AUT-114

Electrical/Electronic Systems I

4 Credits

AUT-121

Automotive Brake Systems

4 Credits

Semester Two (12 Credit Hours)

AUT-125

Performance and Driveability I

4 Credits

AUT-214

Electrical/Electronic Systems II

4 Credits

AUT-234

Steering and Suspension Systems

4 Credits

Summer Semester (4 Credit Hours)

AUT-233

Seminar

1 Credit

AUT-237

Internship

3 Credits

Semester Three (12 Credit Hours)

AUT-232

Performance & Driveability II

4 Credits

AUT-236

Auto Engine Reconditioning

4 Credits

AUT-240

Manual Transmissions and Drivelines

4 Credits

Semester Four (12 Credit Hours)

AUT-242

Automatic Transmissions

4 Credits

AUT-244

 OBDII and Emissions Control Systems

 4 Credits

AUT-246

Heating & Air Conditioning Systems

  4 Credits

16 Credit Hours as follows:

COM-101

Composition I

3 Credits

COM-103

 Speech Fundamentals

 3 Credits

BUS-100

Introduction to Business

3 Credits

PHY-106

Fundamentals of Physics

3 Credits

PHY-107

Fundamentals of Physics Lab

1 Credit

Elective from one of the following: 3 Credits
ANT, ARB, ART, ECO, FRE, GEO, GER, HIS, HUM, LIT, MUS, PHI, PSC, PSY, SOC, SPA, SSC, THE

The cost of the two-year associate degree program at Moraine Valley Community College is approximately $11,800, including tuition, fees, books, and a basic toolset. Mopar CAP students who reside outside of Moraine Valley Community College's district receive a waiver that allows them to pay in-district fees. The price is based on 2025 costs and is subject to change.

This application is for the Mopar CAP Program. Applicants that are not currently enrolled as a student at Moraine Valley must additionally apply to the college. 

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This program qualifies for up to $8,000 in tuition assistance.

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El-Jamah McPherson

"Everything we learn goes right to our work at the dealership. The name, Mopar CAP at Moraine Valley, holds a lot of weight and gets you in the door."

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Aurelio Favela

“What I’ve enjoyed about the program is that you’re given a car you’re going to be working with and that you’ll see at the dealership. A lot of times you’re faced with many obstacles and problems at work and the fact that you might have seen them in the classroom before makes your job that much easier. You know what steps to take.” 

MOPAR CAP Inquiry

For more information contact Mopar CAP Coordinator Anthony Dalaly using the form below.