Regional OEMs
13 major automotive manufacturers, and numerous tier 1 automotive suppliers are located within 200 miles of Northwest Kentucky and Henderson County. Another 8 OEMs are located within 300 miles. Central location and quick access and delivery – the Henderson advantage.
Location, multi-modal transportation, and workforce make Henderson County an ideal choice for automotive industry companies and suppliers. Henderson is situated in the heart of the nation’s automotive belt and offers access to more than a dozen major manufacturing facilities.
Our Automotive Companies
Skills Training Pipeline
Henderson Community College
Henderson Community College (HCC) offers several programs to prepare students for the metalworking industry. Their Welding Technology Program offers several tracks, including Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding, Pipeline Welding, and many others. Along with this, HCC trains students for the metalworking industry through their Industrial Maintenance Technology program. Students can choose from a lengthy list of tracks that are specific to industry needs. HCC offers other relevant certificate and degree programs to prepare students for the modern workforce.
Ivy Tech Community College
Ivy Tech offers numerous programs in Automotive Technology. This link provides a detailed list of learning opportunities and requirements for degree completion. Some examples of the many programs offered are Auto Body Technology, Automotive Science Technology, Collision Repair, Electric and Hybrid Vehicle, and Maintenance and Light Repair.
Owensboro Community And Technical College
Owensboro Community Technical College (OCTC) challenges students to go beyond basic car repair in their Automotive Technology program.
Tracks offered within the Automotive Technology program are Automotive Parts/Service Writer, Automotive Technician, Automotive Transmission/Transaxle Technician, Automotive Air Conditioning Mechanic, Automotive Electrician, Brake Repairer, Engine Repairer, Front End Mechanic Repairer, Manual Transmission/Drive Train Technician, and Tune-up Mechanic.
West Kentucky Community And Technical College
West Kentucky Community and Technical College (WKCTC) offers programs in Auto Body / Collision Repair and Automotive Technology.
Knowledge of the latest technology is essential for today’s Collision Repair Technician. Changes within the industry have made it necessary for technicians to become skilled in plastic repair, repairing aluminum, and the application of waterborne materials such as base coats and primers. Some tracks available to students are Collision Repair Technician, Automotive Painter, and Collision Repairer.
The Automotive Technology Program emphasizes theory of operation and hands-on training in electrical/electronics, brakes, suspension, engine repair, fuel, emissions, engine performance, transmissions and climate control systems. Some of the pathway options are Brake Repairer, Automotive Electrician, and Automotive Transmission / Transaxle Technician.
