Equip. Train. Mentor. Launch.
Build real skills. Get shop-ready.
ProTech Pathway Foundation funds and administers the ProTech Pathway Internship Program at Crown's Corner Mechanics — a four-month, hands-on training experience designed to develop confident, industry-ready automotive technicians.
Program length
3–4 months
Training style
Real shop work
Accountability
Weekly evaluations
Led by
Desiree White (The SheMechanic®)
Master Technician — diagnostics, engine building, performance & mentorship.
Delivered on-site at Crown's Corner Mechanics in Conyers, Georgia.
- ✓ Diagnostics + live-data interpretation
- ✓ Engine + mechanical systems
- ✓ Safety, workflow, professionalism
- ✓ Customer communication + quality control
Equip. Train. Mentor. Launch.
WHAT WE DO
We fund training that turns motivated people into shop-ready technicians.
ProTech Pathway Foundation (501(c)(3)) administers and funds the ProTech Pathway Internship Program at Crown's Corner Mechanics in Conyers, Georgia.
Hands-on training (not just watching)
Interns learn inside a real working shop with real workflow, real standards, and real expectations.
Workforce readiness
Professional habits, safety discipline, tool control, and communication the stuff that gets people hired and keeps them employed.
A clear pathway
Structured weekly training + evaluations so progress is documented and skills are built on purpose.
Training site: Crown's Corner Mechanics, Conyers, GA a full-service automotive shop with a strong culture of mentorship and accountability.
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WHY THIS MATTERS
The automotive industry is facing a massive technician shortage.
Shops across the country cannot find trained technicians. The demand is growing. The workforce is shrinking. And the gap between the two gets wider every year.
100K+
unfilled technician positions every year
46%
of shops can't hire enough techs
$20K+
average cost of traditional tech school programs
THE PROBLEM
Vehicles are getting more complex. The people who know how to fix them are aging out of the industry faster than new techs are coming in.
Traditional training programs are expensive, inaccessible, or disconnected from what shops actually need. Not everyone has the means to spend $20,000+ on a tech school program — just to find out this career isn't for them.
THE SOLUTION
ProTech Pathway exists to change that.
We provide free, hands-on training inside a real working shop — led by a Master Technician who has already developed multiple technicians from zero experience to shop-ready.
No tuition. No debt. No guessing if this career is right for you. Just real training, real skills, and a real pathway to employment.
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PROGRAM SNAPSHOT
A structured 4-month track.
Weekly training, real shop exposure, and documented progress. Interns are evaluated using standardized rubrics.
Month 1
4-month track
Foundations & Core Systems
- •Shop orientation, PPE, and safety training
- •Tool control & equipment handling
- •Understanding vehicle systems
- •Live-data diagnostics introduction
- •Module communication, CAN, wiring diagrams
- •Online learning modules (shop-assigned)
Month 2
4-month track
Diagnostics & Research
- •Hands-on check-engine-light diagnostics
- •Sensor testing & fuel-trim interpretation
- •Electrical circuit tracing & voltage drop testing
- •OEM research, TSBs, and service information
- •Customer communication & workflow basics
Month 3
4-month track
Mechanical Training & Engine Work
- •Engine teardown basics
- •Component inspection: bearings, valves, rings
- •Reassembly practices & torque procedure training
- •Brake & cooling system service
- •Differences in vintage vs. modern vehicle design
Month 4
4-month track
Advanced Shop Integration
- •Guided real-customer vehicle repairs
- •Workflow & time-management training
- •Quality control & final inspection
- •Customer interaction observation
- •Final evaluation & skill certification
Who should apply
Trade students, career changers, and motivated learners.
Youth & adult tracks
Youth interns require guardian authorization and extra supervision.
Completion
Certificate of completion and professional reference for successful graduates.
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IMPACT
Built for accountability — and built for results.
This program is designed to be grant-ready: clear structure, clear outcomes, and clear documentation.
Increased workforce readiness
Improved diagnostic and mechanical competency
Exposure to industry standards and professionalism
Documented progress through weekly evaluations
Real experience working as part of a shop team
Navigating different learning styles and personalities in a professional setting
Building customer service and communication skills
First-year budget snapshot (draft)
Grants, donations, and sponsorships directly support tools, supplies, stipends, and training services.
Projected first-year revenue
$40,000
Projected first-year expenses
$37,000
Projected surplus
$3,000
Where sponsor dollars go
✓ Safety gear + PPE
✓ Tools + program supplies
✓ Intern stipends (when applicable)
✓ Facility + training services (MOU-based)
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Ready to build your skills — or help someone else build theirs?
Apply to the ProTech Pathway Internship Program at Crown's Corner Mechanics, or sponsor an intern by supporting tools, safety gear, and stipends.
Note: Program schedule and acceptance depend on shop capacity and applicant readiness.