Automotive Technician Program Achieves ASE Midpoint Compliance Review Approval

Jackson, MN – Minnesota West Community and Technical College is pleased to announce that its Automotive Technician program has successfully passed the midpoint compliance review conducted by the ASE Education Foundation. The ASE Education Foundation is a non-profit organization that evaluates and accredits entry-level automotive technology education programs against industry standards. It also fosters career-readiness by creating partnerships with local employers, providing rigorous, standards-based education, and offering workplace experience and mentorship opportunities for students. 

“This is an exciting milestone for our program,” said Doug Kleeberger, Automotive Technology Instructor at Minnesota West. “It shows the hard work of our students and the dedication of our team. Passing this review motivates us to keep providing top-quality training and preparing students for success in the automotive industry.”

The Automotive Technician program at Minnesota West continues to meet the standards set by the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Program, underscoring its ongoing commitment to excellence and industry-leading practices in automotive technician education. 

"This approval reinforces our commitment to providing students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the evolving automotive industry. We look forward to continuing our work with industry partners and ensuring our students are career-ready when they graduate," added Dr. Craig Peters, Dean of Management and Technical Programs at Minnesota West.

To ensure the program remains a trusted and accredited provider of automotive technician training, the Jackson Campus Automotive program and its instructor, Doug Kleeberger, will submit the full accreditation application for its five-year cycle before June 1, 2027.  Some of the standard requirements must include regular advisory committee meetings, and completion of annual training by the instructor as well as remain ASE Certified. 

For more information about the ASE Education Foundation and the accreditation renewal process, please visit https://aseeducationfoundation.org