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The Automotive Technician Apprenticeship Program (ATAP) was registered with the United States Department of Labor (USDOL) in 2019 by the New Jersey Coalition of Automotive Retailers (NJCAR) with the goal to train automotive technicians entering the field with basic automotive knowledge. In partnership with Bergen Community College and Bergen County Technical High School (Paramus), an Electric Vehicle Specialist Addendum has been added to the apprenticeship giving apprentices the option to venture into the world of electric vehicle repair. The addendum provides added concentration on EV safety, batteries, diagnostics, drive trains, and electronics through 1,500 hours of on-the-job training (OJT) combined with 75 hours of related technical instruction (RTI).