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Ford ASSET
Automotive Student Service Education
Training
The mission of the Automotive Service Program is to prepare
students for successful employment or advancement in the
Ford automotive technology field through various
instructional methods including theory classes, practical
laboratory and shop experiences, and cooperative education
work experiences with area dealerships. The Automotive
Service programs award the Associate in Applied Science
Degree.
The Ford
Motor Company Automotive Student Service Educational Training Program (ASSET) is
a two-year automotive technology program designed to provide students with the
technical competence and professionalism expected of the incoming dealership
technician. With a curriculum designed by Ford Motor Company, the program
involves attending on-campus laboratory sessions and on-the-job work experiences
through sponsoring dealerships.

John Harris
Contact
Information:
Phone -
205.929.3479
E-mail -
jwharris@lawsonstate.edu
C Building
-Room 103 - Bessemer Campus
John Harris
has over 25 years experience in the automotive industry. He
has been an automotive instructor in the Alabama two-year
college system since 1989. Mr. Harris is an ASE
Certified Master Automobile Technician. He has served
as a member of numerous automotive committees and is a
former nominee for the Chancellor's Award for Outstanding
Technical Faculty of the Year.

Darrell Taff
Contact
Information:
Phone -
205.929.3481
E-mail -
dtaff@lawsonstate.edu
C Building
-Room 103 - Bessemer Campus
Darrell Taft has over 28 years of automotive experience. Mr. Taff is ASE
Master Certified, Ford Motor Co. and Service Management Certified. He is a
two-time Ford Gold Medallion winner, Ford's top honor for service managers; a
Ford ASSET program graduate; former president of Ford's Parts & Service Club;
and a former drag racing world record holder. He has taught both high school
automotive and college level automotive classes.
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