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Q: What is Ford ASSET?
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Ford ASSET is a two year, Associates Degree progam offered at ECC and sponsored by
Ford Motor Company. Students in the Ford ASSET program benefit from a combination of
classroom and hands-on training both at the school and in local area Ford and
Lincoln/Mercury dealerships.
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How do I apply for the Ford ASSET program?
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Applications for the ASSET program are accepted by the college admissions office, 4041
Southwestern Blvd, Orchard Park, NY 14127. You can reach the admissions office by phone at
716-851-1658.
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What are the requirements for the program?
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Qualified candidates are high-school graduates who successfully complete a pretest in
Math and English. To enroll in the ASSET program, a student must have a valid driver's
license and be sponsored by a local Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer.
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How do I get a dealership sponsor?
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After applying for admission to the program, students who score well on the placement
test are interviewed by prospective dealership service managers. The ASSET instructors at
ECC arrange for these interviews with the dealership. Candidates are advised to work with
the ASSET instructors to schedule interviews. Students who meet the admissions
requirements for the program and are selected by a dealership sponsor are offered a seat
in the program.
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What credentials does an ASSET
graduate recieve?
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Graduates of ECC's Ford ASSET program recieve an Associate
in Applied Science degree from ECC along with a certificate identifying them as an ASSET
graduate. These credentials are recognized by Ford and Lincoln/Mercury dealerships accross
the United States. Students also recieve many factory certifications from Ford Motor
Company. These Ford certifications make ASSET graduates desirable job applicants at
dealerships all over the country.
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What classes will I take in the
ASSET program?
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The two year sequence is described here. The program consists of approximately 47 hours of automotive
training and 20 hours of liberal arts/general education classes.
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What is the cost of the ASSET
program?
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Tuiton and fees are identical to any other two-year program
at Erie Community College. Full-time tuition for the 2004-2005 academic year is currently
$1,250.00 per semester for Erie County residents and $2,500.00 per semester for all
others. In addition to tuition, fees total approximately $270.00 per semester. In
addition, students are required to purchase approximately $1,200.00 worth of hand tools.
Updated tuition and fee schedules are available at www.ecc.edu
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Are students paid for the
cooperative work experience at the dealerships?
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Yes. Students recieve wages from their sponsoring Ford or
Lincoln/Mercury dealership during the cooperative work experiences. Wage scales are
recommeded by an advisory committee made up of sponsoring dealers and service managers.
These wages help defray the cost of attending the program.
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Will I be hired by my sponsoring
dealership upon graduation from the program?
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While there is no binding contract between the student and
the sponsoring dealership, most students are hired by their sponsoring dealer immediately
upon graduation.
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