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Kirkwood Automotive Technology Kirkwood Automotive Technology is a 2 year AAS program est. in 1966 that includes Chrysler, Subaru and Ford OEM training options.

We had a great turn out for our Automotive Technology open house last Tuesday! Visitors had the chance to get hands on w...
10/23/2026

We had a great turn out for our Automotive Technology open house last Tuesday! Visitors had the chance to get hands on with our stations.
-Oscilloscopes
-Transmissions
-Engines
-Electrical
-Alignment
- Wheel balancer

If you have ever considered automotive repair as your next career, let us know!

Students recently remove and reinstalled the engine on our F-350 6.7 Powerstroke. It's a small puzzle, but they had no ...
10/13/2026

Students recently remove and reinstalled the engine on our F-350 6.7 Powerstroke. It's a small puzzle, but they had no problems putting it back together!

Students had a great time with our Academy Day! Students from local high-schools packed the building to watch Kirkwood A...
04/22/2026

Students had a great time with our Academy Day! Students from local high-schools packed the building to watch Kirkwood Academy students compete with hands on challenges. We had lots of support from local dealership and independent shops and some awesome displays.

We are very proud of our students placing 1st and 3rd place this year at SkillsUSA! Braydon Kriegel receiving 1st place ...
03/12/2026

We are very proud of our students placing 1st and 3rd place this year at SkillsUSA! Braydon Kriegel receiving 1st place and Talia Engels receiving 3rd place! Braydon will be competing this summer at nationals in Atlanta Georgia! All students who competed put in the time and dedication to represent Kirkwood!

02/22/2026

Things are getting serious in Automatic Transmissions class. Students are air checking and verifying operation of a K313 CVT transmission from a Toyota. CVT transmissions are getting more popular, so it's important that our students can diagnose and repair them.

Students had a great time at the 2026 Chicago Auto Show! This is a great way for them to learn about new models coming o...
02/21/2026

Students had a great time at the 2026 Chicago Auto Show! This is a great way for them to learn about new models coming out and the latest technology!

1st year students enjoying Controls I class doing some input sensor testing! Learning what types of input sensors a vehi...
02/05/2026

1st year students enjoying Controls I class doing some input sensor testing! Learning what types of input sensors a vehicle uses is critical for making a correct diagnosing.

Students learning how to locate the correct wire connectors and terminal pins to perform a resistance test.
12/22/2025

Students learning how to locate the correct wire connectors and terminal pins to perform a resistance test.

Students are learning how a HV battery service plug splits the battery voltage ⚡️. This makes it a little safer when hav...
12/19/2025

Students are learning how a HV battery service plug splits the battery voltage ⚡️. This makes it a little safer when having to remove the cover.

Using two scope distribution boxes with 8 oscilloscopes connected to them. The scope distribution boxes are connected to...
12/17/2025

Using two scope distribution boxes with 8 oscilloscopes connected to them. The scope distribution boxes are connected to or 2009 Chevrolet Malibu GMLAN ATech training board. This is a great way for all of the students to practice together before testing CAN circuits on vehicles in the shop.

Address

101 50th Avenue SW
Cedar Rapids, IA
52404

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+13193985479

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