The Best Accredited School to Become an Auto Mechanic or Collision Repair Professional

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Matrix Trade Institute is ASE Accredited and I-CAR Certified

Matrix Trade Institute™
is an ASE Accredited institution and I-CAR Academy Training Provider

We build efficient technicians with hands on training.
No Text Books. Efficiency training. Industry Proven.

Job Placement

95% Job Placement After Graduation

Hands On

80% Hands-On Training. Repetition Builds Success

Personal

8:1 Student-Instructor Ratio, Industry's Best

Tools

Professional Tools Provided

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Automotive Mechanical MLR & Efficiency

Automotive Mechanical MLR & Efficiency

Learn everything from electrical diagnoses in a way that is practical and makes sense to the essential skills in all facets of maintenance and repair including the real-world techniques you’ll need to be successful and earn.


Become A Mechanic!
Autobody Repair & Paint

Autobody Repair & Paint

Learn everything from new technologies in scanning and calibration, body repair, welding, paint application and more. Through extensive hands-on repetitions, you’ll gain confidence in the real-world techniques needed to succeed in the collision repair industry

Become An Autobody Technician!
$18+
Per hour Starting
$53,625
Average Salary In OHIO
600,000
Tech Jobs Remain Unfilled
70%
Less Debt than a 4-year College


*Starting Hourly according to: 'ZipRecruiter', Average Salary according to 'Talent.com' and 'Indeed.com', Tech Jobs according to 'Deloitte' and 'The Manufacturing Institute', Less Debt according to 'The Simple Dollar'

Learning to earning in 5 months

MTI™ Efficiency Training Programs Ignite Careers with hands-on Auto Mechanic and Auto Body Technician courses.

Programs & Start Dates
95%
Job Placement Rate
Due to strong industry connections, hands-on training, and early internships, graduates are highly sought after by employers.
80%*
Received Tuition Reimbursement
Top industry employers are ready to hire Matrix graduates for their skills and readiness to excel in the field.
71%*
Participated in Paid Internships
Apply your learning in real-world settings outside of class hours, gaining valuable hands-on experience and getting paid.
83%*
Graduation Rate
Matrix provides the support staff needed to guide you through every step of your journey - from enrollment to graduation.
*Graduation Rate based on 2023 school year
*Tuition Reimbursement and Paid Internships - Not all students will qualify, contact us to see if you qualify.

Professional Grade Tools included

Learn with the tools you'll actually use on the job.

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20w
20 weeks, that's it.

20 weeks of hands-on training to avoid years of school and crushing debt. 5 months go's by fast, but the learning lasts a lifetime .

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Zero textbooks. No nonsense.

No textbooks. Interactive game-style learning for hands-on visual learners. We take a modern approach no books - just tools .

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Paid* internships.

Work and get paid during school*. Do you want to get paid to go to school? Contact us today and see if you qualify .

$53k
Salaries worth getting up for.

Average salary for Mechanics & Auto-body in Ohio is $53k* on average. That comes out to about $4,468* per month, let's get it .

*$53,625 starting salary is based on the OHIO STATE average according to Indeed.com and Talent.com which is $4,468 per month over 12 months
*Not all students will qualify for paid internships, contact us to see if you qualify.

Take The First Step Into Your Future

OUR INTERACTIVE APPROACH IGNITES MODERN CAREERS

Mechanics at work

Mechanics are Among the Most Highly Demanded Jobs in the US

Half of the auto techs in the US are set to retire in 12-15 years, which means employers need new mechanics to join their workforce fast!

Matrix helps you connect with the industry’s top employers as soon as you start training.


Become A Success Story

Efficiency Training Will Teach You How to Make More Money

You will be armed with the knowledge, tools, hands-on repetitions and the critical efficiency soft skills used by the highest paid auto mechanics.

MTI programs are designed by industry experts who know exactly what employers need.


Program Information

No Other Mechanic Training School Gets You Earning Faster

Employers come to Matrix and interview students for paid internships early in the program so you can earn while you learn.

MTI returns to interview students for full-time work prior to graduation.


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It is literally the best learning experience I’ve ever encountered. I’m a hands-on learner and this is hands-on training. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to really become a mechanic or improve their skills to advance

Josh Nassan

Adventure Subaru, Lake County Ohio


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