American Honda Motor Co., Inc. PACT Program


What You'll Learn?
You will be taught by an ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certified instructor who specializes in the technologies found on American Honda products.  The curricula at Rio Hondo conforms to ASE's NATEF (National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation) stringent guidelines.  The NATEF curriculum is included in courses specifically designed by American Honda to give you hands-on experience with Honda's advanced technology and products.  While getting a PACT degree or certificate, you can intern at a dealership to learn how a dealership works first hand.

With PACT, you can earn credits necessary for a college degree while learning about the newest technologies in the field.  When you complete the PACT program, you'll be ready to start at a dealership with a demonstrated inventory of Honda-specific skills.

Why Honda?
American Honda is dedicated to developing world-class technicians who can provide the professional customer service necessary to retain loyal Honda customers.

American Honda supplies participating schools with state-of-the-art training materials and curriculum.  The schools invest in the instructors who teach the courses by sending them to training at American Honda facilities so that they can stay abreast of the latest Honda-specific technologies.

Honda has over 20 million cars operating in the US, 20 different vehicle models, and 1,281 dealerships that need technicians like you.  Sooner or later, every vehicle needs to be serviced...and the demand for trained technicians will not end.

Now, our question is why shouldn't you join Honda?

What We Do For You
The PACT 2-year Degree Program will give you the education and experience to start building your career to become an elite automotive specialist.  You may have the opportunity to work as a paid intern in a local dealership.  Some dealerships will help further by paying a portion of your tuition, resources and by supplying you with specialized tools to supplement your own tool set.

The PACT Certificate Program gives you specific Honda technical knowledge in a fast-track curriculum.  In addition to earning college credit towards a degree, this program awards you a certificate in American Honda automotive technology that enhances your credentials when applying for a job as a Honda or Acura technician.

You Decide
You will go above and beyond other automotive students, giving you an advantage when interviewing with a Honda or Acura dealership.

Dealerships everywhere are looking for technicians they can count on to get the job done right the first time.  They are looking for technicians who know current information and current technologies.  They're looking for a PACT graduate--They're looking for you.