Mazda Automotive Student Training (MAST)

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MAZDA AUTOMOTIVE STUDENT TRAINING

Are you interested in a professional automotive technician career?

The MAST program provides general automotive training and creates technician career paths by connecting Automotive Technical Schools with Mazda Dealers. By establishing foundational skills first, then building on them with Mazda-specific vehicle and technology training, graduates gain a more competitive hiring advantage!

Why dealers choose the MAST program:

Students are trained by experienced automotive Instructors who have been cross-trained by Mazda Technical Training specialists.
Graduates can achieve Senior Certification, which includes required Mazda training, while still in school.
Dealers gain the opportunity to work with reputable educational institutions.
By fostering a career mindset, dealers can reduce turnover with qualified, vetted graduates.
Mazda provides ongoing assistance to dealers and schools.

Automotive technician checking underneath a Mazda vehicle

Why students choose the MAST program:

It provides an opportunity to gain thorough and foundational automotive training, relevant skills, mentorship opportunities and Mazda Certifications.
They can gain critical qualifications, while still in school.
Students receive Mazda dealership placement assistance and prioritization.
Participating dealerships provide competitive financial incentives, including major discounts on new vehicles via the PURSUIT Drive program.*
They can continue their education via Mazda Technical Training, with advancement opportunities.

* All program incentives & requirements are subject to dealer approval and may vary.

So how does the MAST program work?

Program development for dealers consists of:

A thorough assessment of dealer needs
Partnering with reputable technical training schools
Establishing Mazda-approved training curriculum within schools which includes access to MBA, MGSS, and MDARS

Mazda Automotive Student Training includes:

Access to Mazda’s Certified and Senior level Technician training
Hands-on experience with current Mazda vehicles, access to advanced diagnostic tools and a deep understanding of dealership systems and resources
A direct connection with partnered Mazda dealerships for internship & employment opportunities

Join the MAST program

If you are interested in attending one of our MAST programs, please click the name of each school below to be redirected to our partners' websites.

CYPRESS COLLEGE
Los Angeles, CA.

ORANGE TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Orlando, FL.

LINCOLN TECH
Chicago, IL.

NASHUA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Nashua, NH.

LINCOLN TECH
Union, NJ.

ERIE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Buffalo, NY.

LINCOLN TECH
Queens, NY.

GWINNETT TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Atlanta, GA.

LINCOLN TECH
Mahwah, NJ.

PENNCO TECH
Philadelphia, PA.

ROSEDALE TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Pittsburgh, PA.

LINCOLN TECH
Columbia, MD.

RENTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Seattle, WA.

DALLAS COLLEGE
Dallas, TX.

LAS POSITAS COLLEGE
San Francisco, CA.

SHERIDAN TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Miami, FL.

MESA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Phoenix, AZ.

COMING SOON
North Carolina.
Houston, TX.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE EMAIL: MAST@MAZDAUSA.COM