Apprenticeship Program

Sentes Automotive's Technician Apprenticeship Program

As a part of Sentes Automotive's Technician Apprenticeship Program, you will learn how to examine, test and repair parts and systems on a variety of cars and trucks we have coming through our facilities. Students will learn how to diagnose and fix various system failures that may arise. Students will participate in a 'work placement' that will introduce students to real world workplace environment as well as provide perspective to industry standards and expectations.

What you need to know about our Apprenticeship Program:

• Covers your Automotive Service Technician college tuition and we sponsor students for their entire school journey
• Has a fully structured application process from 1^st to 4^th year
• Has a structured wage increase from AST level 1 to AST level 4
• Has been designed based on SkilledTradesBC regulations (formerly called Industry Training Authority -- ITA)
• Is customized/personalized for each student
• Provides security of having successful job after graduation
• You will have a very detailed manual about the Apprenticeship Program beginning on day 1
• You will have the security of completing and achieving the number of hours between semesters- credits will be provided for every hour worked
• Medical and Dental coverage
• You will be entitled to have paid time off -- vacation time
• Support through the application process to receive up to $2,500 for purchase of new tools

Current apprentices' testimonials:

Haven Dufty

"I am a certified automotive technician with Kelowna Infiniti Nissan. I have been with this dealership for over 4 years now. I started off my journey to my red seal with the AST Foundations class at Okanagan College in Kelowna and found out about Kelowna Infiniti Nissan's job opportunities when I was placed in this shop for my work term as a part of the Foundation program. After starting here full time the company sponsored me as an apprentice and has helped me through the journey to becoming a Red Seal Journeyman/woman. I'm excited to go back to school for my final year this winter and to come back to Nissan fully certified and continue my journey with this team. As a female starting out in the automotive industry it was very nerve-wracking as the industry is male dominant. Before starting I was nervous about how I could be treated differently or how others would view my role in the shop based on my gender, but when I started at Kelowna Infiniti Nissan I was welcomed with open arms. Everyone on this team has been extremely supporting and helping teaching me about the trade and I will forever be grateful to this team and the entire Sentes group for giving me the opportunity to fulfill my childhood dream to work on vehicles."