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Bergstrom Technician Apprentice Program

Bergstrom’s Technician Apprentice • Apprentices are paired with an experi- a significant role in
Program offers high school and college-level enced technician for guidance and skill shaping his career,
candidates a hands-on, in-depth experience development. helping him secure his
to jumpstart their careers in the automotive • Apprentices receive paid working hours position at Bergstrom.
industry. Participants work alongside seasoned during the program and a structured raise In just 2½ years, he
technicians, gaining practical knowledge and schedule each semester. advanced from a recent
valuable mentorship. This program is an excellent opportunity graduate to a flat-rate

Youth Apprenticeships: to gain hands-on experience, earn while you collision technician, a
milestone he’s particu-
learn, and set the foundation for a successful
• Offered to students interested in automo- career in automotive technology. One of Berg- larly proud of.
tive who are in their junior or senior year strom’s students who recently went through Outside of work,
of high school. this program and graduated reflects on their he has a passion for
• Apprentices are paired with an experi- time in the program fondly. We asked Gerardo snowboarding, which
enced technician for guidance and skill to share his experience in the program and he considers his favor-
development. how his time correlates into his personal life ite winter activity.
• Apprentices receive paid working hours and what his daily life as a collision repair His admiration for his
during the program. technician looks like. father runs deep, as
• Skills learned while on job correlate with For Gerardo, the most rewarding part of he credits him with
instilling the values of
competencies set by the school to allow being an auto body technician is the ability hard work and determination that have guided
work to qualify as class credit. to work at his own pace while knowing he’s accomplishing important tasks keeps him
making a meaningful contribution to the com- his career. These principles, along with a motivated, and he encourages those interested
College Apprenticeships: munity. Being part of the Bergstrom team has strong work ethic, have helped him navigate in the automotive field to stay focused and set
• Offered for team members who are been especially fulfilling for him, as he values the ever-evolving automotive industry, where clear goals. His biggest career lesson so far
learning never stops.
enrolled in an automotive or collision the unique bond and approachable nature of A typical day in his role begins with has been understanding how quickly vehicles
degree program at a local technical his colleagues, something he believes sets the setting up and organizing his workspace to evolve, making continuous learning a key part
college team apart. prepare for the challenges of the day. Whether of his success.
With his drive and dedication, Gerardo
• Tuition Reimbursement of 50% of tuition Before joining Bergstrom, he studied working on a minor dent or major structural continues to make an impact in his role at
each semester and additional post-gradu- Auto Body Collision Repair at FVTC and repairs, he carefully plans each job to ensure Bergstrom, helping customers get back on the
ate reimbursement available. graduated in May 2022. His instructors played efficiency and precision. Staying busy and road while growing as a skilled technician.

TECHNICIAN APPRENTICE PROGRAM

Bergstrom’s technician apprentice program for both high school and Apprentices Receive
• Seasoned mentor
college-level candidates offers a hands-on, in-depth experience to get
• Paid working hours
participants ready and excited for a career in the automotive industry.
College Continuation
As a technician apprentice, you’re paired with a seasoned technician • Tuition reimbursement
50% of tuition each semester +
to offer valuable growth opportunities from the onset of your career. post-graduate reimbursement
• Tool starter kit ($4,600 value)

One Team.

One Brand.

Proud to represent 36 brands in
40 locations throughout Wisconsin

Contact Emma Roscoe at hr@bergstromauto.com or 920-725-4444