Tom Wood University Automotive Services Program
Train Today.
Build Tomorrow.
Automotive technician training through The Pursuit Institute, hosted at Tom Wood University in Carmel. Students build hands-on skills, earn dual credit opportunities, and explore a pathway toward dealership service careers.
Hands-On Training
Learn automotive service skills in a real dealership environment.
Dual Credit
Year One students earn 12 dual credits through Vincennes University.
Expert Instructor
Learn from an automotive educator with high school and collegiate experience.
Career Pathways
Paid work experience and possible employment opportunities may be available.
Program Schedule
Monday through Friday with AM and PM session options.
In Partnership with The Pursuit Institute
A Partnership That Prepares Students for Automotive Careers
Tom Wood University is proud to host the Automotive Services Program in partnership with The Pursuit Institute. The program helps Hamilton County students build real skills for high-wage, high-skill, in-demand careers in the automotive industry. Students learn in a dealership environment while studying the systems, tools, safety practices, and repair methods used by today's automotive service technicians.
Who It's For
Hamilton County students interested in automotive service, technology, and hands-on career training. Students are interviewed before acceptance.
Hands-On Experience
Students are introduced to the tools, safety practices, and systems used in automotive service in a real Tom Wood dealership environment.
Dual Credit
Year One students earn 12 dual credits through Vincennes University. Year Two dual credit opportunities are listed as TBD.
Career Pathway
Students will work alongside experienced techs in Year Two, and possible full-time employment and training after graduation.
Quick Answer: What Is Tom Wood University?
Tom Wood University hosts the Automotive Services Program through The Pursuit Institute at Tom Wood University at 9799 Enterprise Drive in Carmel. The program gives Hamilton County students hands-on automotive technician training in maintenance, brakes, steering, suspension, electrical systems, shop safety, and professional service practices. Students attend Monday through Friday in either an AM or PM session. Year One includes dual credit through Vincennes University, and Year Two students may participate in paid work experience where they earn while they learn.
A Day in the Life
What Students Actually Do at Tom Wood University
From brake jobs to diagnostics, students spend real time under the hood, not just in a classroom. Every session puts students alongside real vehicles, real tools, and real repair procedures, building the muscle memory and confidence that come only from hands-on work.
How to Enroll
Program Curriculum
What Students Learn in the Automotive Services Program
The Automotive Services Program introduces students to the systems and skills used by modern automotive service technicians. Students study how vehicles are inspected, maintained, diagnosed, and repaired in a professional setting.
Engine Systems
Brake Systems
Steering
Suspension
Electrical Systems
Tires
Heating and Cooling
Maintenance and Light Repair
Shop Safety
Tool and Equipment Operation
Automotive Electronics
Driveline Service
Professional Roles and Duties
Professional Diagnosis
Professional Shop Practices
Program Video
See Tom Wood University in Action
Watch a quick overview of the Automotive Services Program and see how students can build hands-on skills in a real dealership training environment.
How to EnrollWhy It Matters
Why This Program Matters
Automotive service is changing quickly. Today's technicians work with electrical systems, diagnostics, safety technology, driveline systems, heating and cooling, and modern repair procedures. Tom Wood University helps students build practical skills in a dealership environment while connecting classroom learning to real career pathways.
High-Demand Careers
Automotive service technicians are among the most in-demand skilled trades in Indiana and nationally.
Real Dealership Skills
Students learn the actual tools, systems, and repair methods used in a working Tom Wood dealership service department.
A Clear Pathway Forward
From dual credit to paid work experience to possible full-time employment, the program builds a progression from student to professional.
Next Step
Interested in the Automotive Services Program?
Students should talk with their school counselor to learn more about enrollment through The Pursuit Institute. Program details, eligibility, and scheduling should be confirmed through the student’s school and The Pursuit Institute.
Course Breakdown
Year One and Year Two Curriculum
First Year
Year One Courses
Principles of Automotive Services
Overview of modern automobile systems, safety, tools, maintenance, light repair, electrical systems, electricity, and automotive electronics.
Brake Systems
Theory, service, and repair of automotive braking systems, with emphasis on professional diagnosis and repair methods.
Steering and Suspensions
Driveline theory, driveshaft and axle assemblies, steering systems, suspension systems, and professional diagnosis and repair methods.
Second Year
Year Two Courses
Automotive Service Capstone
Advanced study of vehicle electrical systems, engine repair, climate control, driveline service, and additional automotive service competencies. A paid, dealership-based program built to launch you from the classroom straight into a professional career. You’ll earn while you learn, working side-by-side with master technicians to finish your manufacturer certifications, build real-world shop speed, and master the day-to-day flow of a live service department.
Academic Credit
Dual Credit Through Vincennes University
Year One students in the Automotive Services Program earn 12 dual credits through Vincennes University. Dual credit allows students to earn college credit while completing the program.
| Course Code | Credits | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| AUTO 105 | 2 CR | Transportation Fundamentals |
| AUTO 110 | 3 CR | Transportation Electrical |
| AUTO 110 L | 1 CR | Transportation Electrical Lab |
| AUTO 120 | 5 CR | Automotive Chassis Systems |
| AUTO 120L | 1 CR | Automotive Chassis Systems Lab |
Year One Total: 12 Dual Credits through Vincennes University. Year Two dual credit opportunities are listed as TBD in the source program information.
For Students and Families
Have Questions About Credits, Schedule, or Eligibility?
Use this page as a starting point, then confirm the latest enrollment details with The Pursuit Institute and your school counselor.
Career Pathways
Earn While You Learn: Paid Work Experience and Career Pathways
The Automotive Services Program is designed to connect classroom learning with real career opportunities at Tom Wood Automotive Group. The program creates a progression from student to professional over two years.
Year One
Part-Time Work Opportunity
Year One students may be offered part-time jobs after school hours depending on need and student performance. This is an opportunity, not a guarantee.
Year Two
Paid Work Experience
Year Two students participate in paid work experience and earn while they learn, combining program study with real dealership work.
After Graduation
Full-Time Employment
Students may be offered full-time employment and training after graduation, depending on performance, business needs, and available opportunities at Tom Wood.
Program Schedule
When and Where Students Attend
The Tom Wood University Automotive Services Program meets Monday through Friday at Tom Wood University, 9799 Enterprise Drive, Carmel, IN 46280. Students attend one of two daily sessions.
AM Session
8:00 AM
to 11:00 AM
PM Session
12:30 PM
to 3:30 PM
Program Location
Tom Wood University
9799 Enterprise Drive,
Carmel, IN 46280
Days
Monday through Friday
Students attend one of the two daily sessions. Contact your school counselor for scheduling information.
Your Instructor
Meet the Instructor
Aaron Blount
Automotive Services Instructor, Tom Wood University
Aaron Blount has been passionate about working on cars his entire life. After earning a degree in Technology Education from Indiana State University in 2008, he began teaching high school automotive classes at Frankfort High School.
In 2021, Aaron joined Lincoln Tech, where he educated and mentored students at the collegiate level and helped prepare them to enter the automotive industry with confidence and skill.
Now, Aaron brings that same dedication and experience to Tom Wood, where he is helping build a program designed to train the next generation of automotive professionals and support a strong future for the industry.
Good Question
Is This a Mechanic School or an Automotive Services Program?
Tom Wood University is not a traditional standalone mechanic school. It hosts an Automotive Services program through The Pursuit Institute, giving Hamilton County students hands-on automotive technician training in a real dealership environment.
If you are searching for mechanic training, auto mechanic school, automotive trade school, or automotive technology classes in the Hamilton County area, the Tom Wood University Automotive Services Program may be the right fit for you as a Hamilton County student. The program is not a standalone school or adult career-change program. It is a Pursuit Institute program for Hamilton County students who want to build automotive skills and explore a career pathway in dealership service.
Enrollment
How to Enroll Through The Pursuit Institute
The Automotive Services Program is offered through The Pursuit Institute. Students should contact their school counselor for more information or to enroll in the program. Students will be interviewed before acceptance.
1
Contact Your School Counselor
Reach out to your Hamilton County school counselor to express interest in the Automotive Services Program through The Pursuit Institute.
2
Complete the Interview Process
Students will be interviewed before acceptance into the program.
3
Begin the Program at Tom Wood University
Accepted students attend Monday through Friday at Tom Wood University, 9799 Enterprise Drive, Carmel,IN 46280 in either an AM or PM session.
Learn More
Visit The Pursuit Institute
For full program details, eligibility information, and enrollment guidance, visit The Pursuit Institute website or speak with your school counselor.
Visit The Pursuit InstituteStudents are enrolled through The Pursuit Institute via their school counselor.
For parents and counselors: This page is a starting point. Enrollment details, eligibility requirements, and scheduling should be confirmed directly through The Pursuit Institute and the student's school counselor.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about the Tom Wood University Automotive Services Program for students, parents, and school counselors.
Tom Wood University hosts the Automotive Services Program in partnership with The Pursuit Institute and Vincennes University. The program provides Hamilton County high school students with hands-on automotive technician training in a real dealership environment at our new school. Students develop technical skills through classroom instruction, industry certifications, and paid dealership internships while earning dual college credit. Graduates leave career-ready with practical experience, professional mentorship, and a direct pathway into high-demand automotive careers within the Tom Wood Automotive Group.
The program is located at TW University 9799 Enterprise Drive, Carmel 46280. Students attend Monday through Friday in either an AM session from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM or a PM session from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM.
Students study automotive systems including brakes, steering, suspension, electrical systems, maintenance, light repair, driveline service, climate control, shop safety, and professional repair practices.
Yes. Year One students earn 12 dual credits through Vincennes University. Year Two dual credit opportunities are listed as TBD in the source program information.
Year Two students participate in paid work experience and earn while they learn. Year One students may be offered part-time jobs after school hours depending on need and student performance.
Students may be offered full-time employment and training after graduation, depending on performance, business needs, and available opportunities at Tom Wood.
Tom Wood University is not a traditional standalone mechanic school. It hosts an Automotive Services Program through The Pursuit Institute that gives students hands-on automotive technician training in a dealership environment.
Students should contact their school counselor for more information or to enroll through The Pursuit Institute. Students will be interviewed before acceptance.
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