First, contact one of our Honda PACT community colleges or technical trade schools to inquire about admission requirements into the program. You will get any questions you may have answered. Then once you’re ready to proceed forward, complete an admission application with the school and submit it with any required documentation.

In the meantime, if you don’t already have a valid driver’s license, now would be a good time to get one.

Finally, if financial aid is needed, it is highly encouraged to submit a free application for federal student aid (https://studentaid.gov/) as soon as possible.

There are over 40 locations across the U.S. that offer the Honda PACT (automotive) program. Please take a look at our locations page.

Typically, it will take 2-years to complete the program; however, in some instances it can be completed in under 2-years.

The cost to attend the Honda PACT program will vary from school-to-school, and from state-to-state. Please contact the school you’re considering for details.

Some schools offer student housing, and other schools don’t. You would have to check with each school you’re considering.

Honda is a worldwide leader that leads from the front, not only in products and service, but also in innovative, advanced technology. When you train on Honda and Acura vehicles, you’ll be immersed in sophisticated automotive technology, and use the most advanced diagnostic repair systems and equipment in the industry.

By completing one of the world’s most innovative car manufacturer’s automotive technician programs, you will be amongst the most skilled, technologically advanced automotive technicians in the world.

In the Honda PACT program, you will learn specific technologies used exclusively on Honda & Acura products, and will be given hands-on experience while completing your paid internship at a Honda or Acura dealership. It doesn’t get much better than that.

Yes, the PACT program has a flexible schedule that allows our students to work at Honda & Acura dealerships while they’re completing their studies.

Yes! Honda PACT students get paid while doing their on-the-job training (OJT) at the dealership. The wages for internships vary from dealership to dealership. 

For the automotive program, you will either earn an Associate’s degree in Automotive Technology or a certificate in Automotive Technology from an ASE Education Foundation certified school, 4 Honda & Acura certifications taught by Honda-certified instructors, and the ability to earn ASE certifications.

The job outlook for Honda PACT graduates is GREAT! With over 1,300 Honda & Acura dealerships combined in the U.S., and the continuous flow of seasoned technicians retiring, the demand for Honda PACT graduates is high! Some past PACT graduates have gained careers at our American Honda Corporate offices and our factories throughout the U.S.

Most Honda PACT graduates are recruited and employed by dealerships before graduation. The Honda PACT program has the highest placement rate in the automotive industry.

The salary for automotive technicians at Honda and Acura dealerships will vary from dealership to dealership.

However, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, “The median annual wage for automotive service technicians and mechanics was $47,770 in May 2023. The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $30,600, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $77,630.” Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics : Occupational Outlook Handbook: : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

SkillsUSA competitions offer students the opportunity to showcase their talents and gain recognition in the automotive field. These events not only build confidence but also highlight the high level of expertise our students achieve through the Honda PACT program.