The College of the Canyons automotive technology program earned a National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification, which ensures the college’s automotive training programs meet or exceed industry-recognized, uniform standards of excellence.

Specifically, the college’s program received ASE certification in the areas of brakes, electrical/electronic systems, engine performance, and suspension and steering.

Automotive programs earn ASE certification upon the recommendation of the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF). NATEF was founded in 1983 as an independent, non-profit organization with a mission to develop, encourage and improve automotive technician education.