Women in Diesel Meet & Greet In-person: College of Alameda
Come and Meet 3 Women #Shecanics who will share their stories. $26 to $35 per hour to start. Master Mechanics make $100k+!
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College of Alameda
555 Ralph Appezzato Memorial Parkway Alameda, CA 94501About this event
- 2 hours
Come and Meet 3 Women #Shecanics who will share their stories.
*Jamice Jones, the first female automotive apprentice for the City of San Francisco, started her career as a single mom receiving public assistance. She now earns $41.40 per hour in a union position with more pay raises to come…she attended College of Alameda and had no prior automotive experience.
*Monica Baeza, a Senior Equipment Mechanic at Port of Oakland earning $100k+
*Juliet Hadid, a current COA Diesel Mechanic Student
Did you know there’s an extreme shortage of Diesel Mechanics?
Students in College of Alameda’s Diesel program are placed into jobs that pay $26 to $35 per hour to start – with only a certificate. Master Mechanics make up to $100k+!
You can earn a better salary, gain confidence in yourself, and do meaningful work. No automotive experience required! College of Alameda’s Diesel Program has an excellent reputation and students are highly sought after. Employers that have hired students include CalTrans, Peterbilt, and Waste Management. Companies with great pay and great benefits.
College of Alameda will teach you everything you need to know and help you get a paid internship or apprenticeship. Many students graduate with certifications in Air Brake, Forklift Operation, Crane Operation, DOT Inspections. Students learn their trade on the latest equipment and trucks donated by industry. Learn how scholarships and financial aid make college affordable or free.
“I was asked what I thought about the possibility of becoming one of the first women to work as a mechanic with SFMTA. I had to hold back tears.” -Jamice Jones, Apprentice Automotive Machinist, San Francisco Metropolitan Transportation Authority (SFMTA)
Become a #Shecanic.
It’s time to leave low-pay and dead-end jobs behind.
Men and all Genders are Welcome! Bring a Friend!
Frequently asked questions
Employers want to hire women as Diesel Mechanics. 100% of graduates of the COA Diesel Mechanics program are placed. There's an extreme shortage of Diesel Mechanics, instructors receive daily inquiries from employers seeking students. Many students start working before they finish their Certificate.
There are currently 3 female students in the COA Diesel program and we are making a big recruitment push to add more! You will not be alone. We will also connect you to a female instructor of the program who is now retired but is volunteering with this effort and is happy to be a mentor.
Absolutely, Jamice Jones the first female auto apprentice for the city of San Francisco had never owned a car and had no automotive background, if she can do it, you can too!