There are four participants involved in this program. These include:

• Macomb Community College
• ASEP Student
• General Motors Dealer
• General Motors Corporation

Each of the participants need to fulfill their responsibilities to gain an effective experience for everyone.

Macomb Community College

• Identify the GM-ASEP coordinator.
• Advise and assist sponsoring dealers with student selection and recruiting.
• Provide program information on request.
• Provide on-campus GM-ASEP instruction.
• Maintain student records.
• Provide academic advisement, award degrees and certificates to program graduates.
• Communicate to all participant dealers and GM regarding students' academic progress, and/or potential problems, and advise the Regional College Coordinator at the end of each semester.
• Work with dealerships and maintain GM-ASEP standards.

ASEP-Student

• Have the desire to become a professional automotive technician.
• Obtain GM dealer sponsor.
• Be a productive and responsible dealership employee.
• Maintain the academic standards of Macomb Community College.
• Attend classes regularly.
• Be responsible for program costs: Tuition, fees, books, tools, safety glasses, and housing.
• Wear appropriate work uniforms during campus and dealership training.
• Maintain a valid drivers license.
• Must be a high school graduate or have a G.E.D.

General Motors Dealer

• Appoint an In-Dealership Coordinator to guide trainees.
• Interview and select prospective student(s).
• Agree to provide "Dealership Coordinator Work Experience" in accordance with the program schedule.
• Agree to pay trainee during periods of dealership-coordinated work experience.
• Provide related work experience that supplements the trainee's most recent instruction.
• Provide the new student employee with work uniforms for wear at the college and the dealership.
• Reimburse ASEP student for completion of MI and/or ASE Certification, CPT, IDL, and Performed Based Training outside of ASEP training.

General Motors Corporation

• Furnish college with GM vehicles and components to be used in ASEP instruction.
• Provide college with essential training material, including GM Training Center service manuals and specialized class materials.
• Provide GM training for involved Macomb Community College instructors.
• Oversee and participate in student selection procedure.
• Monitor all phases of the program to assure success.

If you have questions or would like more information, e-mail Dan Prater at praterd@macomb.edu or call the Automotive Office at 586.445.7012.