When a vehicle gets involved in an accident, it takes a special set of skills that only trained and certified technicians have to be able to repair it so that it is safe to go back on the road. And, with increasing vehicle technologies, this sector has quickly become one of the high skilled careers that will always be in-demand, no matter what.
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Minnesota State has 25 colleges with transportation related program pathways. Below is the list of colleges that support these career pathways. Expand each one to see what each college offers!
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3300 Century Ave N, White Bear Lake, MN 55110Degrees / Diplomas / Certificates
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1300 145th St E, Rosemount, MN 55068Degrees / Diplomas / Certificates
- Auto Body Collision Technology (DIP)
- Auto Body Collision Technology (AAS)
- Body Technician (CERT)
- Paint Preparation (CERT)
- Estimator (CERT)
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9000 Brooklyn Blvd, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445Degrees / Diplomas / Certificates
- Auto Body Technician (DIP)
- Auto Body Technician (AAS)
- Auto Body Estimator (CERT)
- Custom Fabrication and Finishing (CERT)
- Non-Structural Repair Technician Assistant (CERT)
- Refinishing Technician Assistant (CERT)
- Structural Repair Technician Assistant (CERT)
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13100 College View Dr, Eden Prairie, MN 55347Degrees / Diplomas / Certificates
- Auto Body Technician (DIP)
- Auto Body Technician (AAS)
- Auto Body Estimator (CERT)
- Custom Fabrication and Finishing (CERT)
- Non-Structural Repair Technician Assistant (CERT)
- Refinishing Technician Assistant (CERT)
- Structural Repair Technician Assistant (CERT)
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2101 Trinity Rd, Duluth, MN 55811Degrees / Diplomas / Certificates
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1250 Homer Road, Winona, MN 55987Degrees / Diplomas / Certificates
- Auto Body Collision Technology (DIP)
- Auto Body Collision Technology (AAS)
- Auto Body Refinishing (CERT)
- Auto Body Sheet Metal Repair & Replacement (CERT)
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1101 MN-1, Thief River Falls, MN 56701Degrees / Diplomas / Certificates
- Auto Body Collision Technology (DIP)
- Auto Body Collision Technology (AAS)
- Collision & Refinishing Technician (CERT)
- Sheet Metal Repair Technician (CERT)
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2101 15th Ave NW, Willmar, MN 56201Degrees / Diplomas / Certificates
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1920 Lee Boulevard North Mankato, MN 56003Degrees / Diplomas / Certificates
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1540 Northway Dr, St Cloud, MN 56303Degrees / Diplomas / Certificates
- Auto Body Collision Technician (DIP)
- Auto Body Collision Technician (AAS)
- Non-Structural Auto Body Certificate (25 Credits)
- Refinish Assistant Certificate (13 Credits)
*All data is from the Minnesota State Transportation Center of Excellence’s Demand Analysis and Minnesota’s Department of Employment and Economic Development Labor Market Information. *Future Outlook is the number of job openings over the next five years.
