For our automotive technology students who love cars, trucks, and other motorized vehicles, we have four main registered student groups.
Automotive Technology Organization
Open to all 300+ students, the group provides community service and is funded solely through fundraising, alumni support, and corporate donations. The group is based on fostering professionalism, and preparing our members for success.
We work to build character, skills, and our careers. We do this through:
Industry Connections - We arrange opportunities to visit various industry locations each year and attend guest lectures. We discover career opportunities, study new skills, and learn about industry advancement.
Community Service - We inspect vehicles from the surrounding community to build communication skills and civic responsibility.
ASE Test Prep Clinics where upperclassmen tutor students in preparation for certification exams.
Open Shop Nights where we continue to gain valuable technical skills outside of the classroom.
Our motorsports teams allow us to building, service, repair, and of course drive our race vehicles. Current motorsports teams include our 1966 Chevy Nova Super Sport drag racing team, our 1994 Honda Del Sol auto cross racing team, and our in development 1969 Chevy C-10 drag racing team.
Women in Automotive Transportation Technology (WATT)
A group of women and men dedicated to inspiring, encouraging, and building awareness about the opportunities for women in the automotive industry. We realize that in order for our industry to grow, we must work together to educate, welcome, and promote a comprehensive profession.
The Women in the Automotive Industry organization seeks to:
help create industry and opportunity awareness
grow our industry professional connections
expand our leadership and communication skills
engage with our community
promote our profession and industry
have fun!
Official Sponsor
Automotive Ambassadors
A volunteer organization that believes in supporting the automotive community, building civic responsibility, and giving back to our industry and program. Since every aspect of the global automotive industry is dependent upon our customers and supporting partners, industry seeks to hire those who understand and support this through demonstrated volunteerism.
Being an ambassador opens the doors to many opportunities to build leadership skills and communication skills. Ambassadors highlight industry connections, collaborate in research, and show how SIU automotive students succeed. Ambassadors represent professionalism and make a positive impact to others.
The Automotive Ambassadors work with the SIU Automotive Faculty to support prospective student tours, events, and info sessions.
As Ambassadors, we:
Represent the program to industry, outside organizations, and the community
Display professionalism and strong work ethic
Make a positive impact to help others
Conduct prospective student tours
Network with industry leaders
Prepare to become the industry leaders of tomorrow
Relatively new to the Automotive Technology program is an Off-Road club. The club has received a Jeep Cherokee as a donation and as a project vehicle. As of now, the students are actively assessing and rebuilding the engine and driveline.In addition to building a trail rig, the club enjoys planning off-roading trips on the weekends.
