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PROGRAM
ProTech Pathway Internship Program
A hands-on, four-month workforce development experience delivered on-site at Crown's Corner Mechanics in Conyers, GA — funded and administered by ProTech Pathway Foundation, Inc. (501(c)(3)).
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What interns learn
Diagnostics + live-data interpretation
How to read what the car is telling you — and verify the fix.
Engine + mechanical systems
From fundamentals to real repairs, with a focus on doing it correctly and safely.
Safety + professional workflow
PPE, tool control, shop discipline, and the habits that keep you employed.
Customer communication + quality control
How to document work, communicate clearly, and meet shop standards.
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4-month training outline
A structured track with weekly training and evaluations. Exact tasks depend on skill level, safety readiness, and shop workflow.
Month 1
Foundations & Core Systems
- •Shop orientation, PPE, and safety training
- •Tool control & equipment handling
- •Live-data diagnostics introduction
- •Wiring diagrams + module communication basics
Month 2
Diagnostics & Research
- •Hands-on CEL diagnostics
- •Sensor testing & fuel-trim interpretation
- •Circuit tracing & voltage drop testing
- •OEM research, TSBs, service information
Month 3
Mechanical Training & Engine Work
- •Engine teardown fundamentals
- •Inspection: bearings, valves, rings
- •Reassembly practices & torque procedures
- •Brake & cooling system service
Month 4
Advanced Shop Integration & Career Placement
- •Guided real-customer vehicle repairs
- •Workflow & time-management training
- •Quality control & final inspection
- •Final evaluation & completion documentation
- •Job-readiness sign-off by lead instructor
- •Placement into the ProTech Pathway Hiring Network for employment opportunities
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AFTER GRADUATION
From training to employment
Completing the program is just the beginning. When an intern successfully graduates and receives sign-off from our lead instructor, they are certified job-ready and entered into the ProTech Pathway Hiring Network — a growing network of automotive shops that have partnered with us to hire our graduates.
We work directly with each graduate to connect them with shops in the network based on location, specialties, and fit. Our graduates don't just finish a program — they walk into a career.
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How to apply
Applicants complete the internship application packet and submit required materials. Qualified applicants are contacted for an interview.