Jumpstart your automotive career today!
Careers in car dealerships are lucrative, satisfying and plentiful. See what automotive jobs are available in your area!
About ADEI
And the best part is…it’s 100% FREE.
ASE
Certified
Our Impact
ADEI has been successfully training people for decades, graduating over 600 qualified technicians in the last 20 years. With 3 training sites and nearly 200 participating new car dealerships in the DC Metro region, we proudly serve Washington, DC and the surrounding counties.
Program Section
Step One
We find you a job at a local dealership where you have the support of our program coordinators and a mentor in the shop.
Step Two
You work 5 days per week with an average starting pay of $16-17/hr, depending on experience.
Step Three
You attend class on one of your days off. Our training sites are in Rockville, MD, Camp Springs, MD and Alexandria, VA.
Step Four
After two years, you have the education and experience to become an ASE certified master technician.
What Our Students Have To Say
Our Vision
The ADEI seeks to train men and women for successful dealership careers in the DC metro region.
Frequently Asked Questions
Click here to complete the online application. Our staff will then set up a time to discuss next steps with you.
Automotive experience is helpful but not required. All you need is an interest in a job at a dealership and the willingness to work hard, learn and be a team player. We can teach you the rest!
Our main program is focused on automotive technicians, but there are lots of different jobs in dealerships. In addition to our technician apprenticeship program, we can help you find jobs in sales, parts and even accounting, finance or insurance.
