Degree Spotlight: Collision Repair Technology

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The 2-year Collision Repair Technology degree covers all aspects of auto body repair and mechanical repairs. Trained technicians are in high demand and can find work in a wide variety of jobs.

This fall, the freshmen Collision Repair Technology class at NCC has a larger percentage of women than men enrolled for the first time in the college’s history. In the third week of classes, freshmen Collision Repair students, Alana, El, and Lilly shared their thoughts about the program so far.

“I love how there are more women in the class,” said Alana. “That’s so rare,” said El.

Lilly said she knew she wanted to do this for years, “I took a high school tech program and from the start, I knew I wanted to do something hands-on, and by the first college tour, here at NCC, I decided on Collision Repair Technology. For the two years before leaving high school, I knew this is what I wanted.”

“Choosing this program was very last minute – I do a lot of things last minute – but I’m glad I did it. I was always into the program in high school, but I was nervous about taking that big step,” said Alana.

“I love working with my hands, and I did a high school program, and my teacher really inspired me to have confidence,” said El. El graduated from high school in the Lakes Region, and came to NCC specifically for the Collision Repair degree.

El and Lilly mentioned they’re both in touch with their high school instructors, and Lilly plans to visit her former instructor at Salem High School to talk about her experience so far with current high school students.

While it’s just their first semester, all three had good ideas on career paths after college.

“I will want to get into a shop right away, on the painting side. But, I’m pretty good with anything, and someday I want to own a garage,” said Alana.

“I want to do general mechanic work, paint work, metal work; I’m very artistic, and I love putting those skills toward this work,” said Lilly.

El agreed with Alana and Lilly, “I love painting, I’m very artistic and I love using my skills.” El talked about possibly going into vintage auto repair.

Their advice for prospective students is to go for it.

“It’s definitely a fun experience, and I have no regrets,” said Lilly.

“Take that step. If you like working with your hands, and working on vehicles – then it’s definitely worth it,” said Alana.

“You can come from anywhere, I’m from the Lakes region, and I came here. I have no regrets,” said El.

Learn more about Collision Repair Technology at NCC online, or see it all for yourself at the next Open House on November 18 from 5-7 PM at Nashua Community College, 505 Amherst St., Nashua.

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