MB Drive JC
How we produce factory-trained Mercedes-Benz technicians ready for your dealership.
Our Mission
The Mercedes-Benz Drive JC program is a one-of-a-kind partnership between Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) and the U.S. Department of Labor. Our graduates earn their factory certification held to the same high standards expected of every Mercedes-Benz employee, and because the program is federally funded, that certification comes at no cost to hiring dealerships, saving the typical ~$14,500 tuition investment.
Over 18 weeks of intensive, specialized training, students master the diagnosis, repair, and replacement of automobile components while resolving complex mechanical and electrical issues. The curriculum also includes an advanced maintenance course designed to address common challenges faced by graduates of other programs, emphasizing best practices in oil changes, tire rotations, brake services, and belt and filter replacements, performed with the speed and precision that minimize downtime and ensure high customer satisfaction.
In the final week of the program, students complete a non-credit maintenance course in the school's shop, putting their training into action on real vehicles, performing Service A's, Service B's, tire rotations, tune-ups, A/C services, alignments, and more. This hands-on experience simulates a dealership environment and is designed to ease the transition so graduates can contribute with confidence from day one.
Graduates earn the title of Qualified System Technician and hold the High Voltage Qualification for PLUG-IN HYBRID Series-Gen 3 (X0015F-US.TT4), enabling them to service hybrid models from day one. This certification represents the first step toward becoming a Mercedes-Benz Master Technician.
A Rigorous Program, Not Just a Curriculum
MB Drive JC goes well beyond the curriculum supplied by Mercedes-Benz USA. We constantly challenge our candidates with thinking exercises and scenario-based problems designed to sharpen critical thinking, technical writing, and communication skills. Physical fitness and endurance are also part of the program demands.
Candidates are held to exceptionally high standards not just in meeting technical objectives, but in soft skills: teamwork, language, mannerisms, and professionalism. Those who cannot consistently meet these expectations do not advance. Not all candidates make it to graduation, and that is by design.
The result is a graduate who has been tested, challenged, and refined over 18 weeks of intensive training, ready to represent your dealership with the professionalism and competence that Mercedes-Benz customers expect.
In the News
jobcorps.gov
Clearfield Job Corps Center and Mercedes-Benz USA Celebrate Inaugural Graduates of MB Drive Training Program
Six students graduated from the inaugural cohort on December 13, 2024, and 100% of graduates received job offers from Mercedes-Benz franchised dealerships.
Note: The linked page states "each student completed 13 weeks of Mercedes-Benz specialized training." The program is actually 18 weeks of specialized Mercedes-Benz training.
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Automotive News | Dan Shine, January 2, 2025
Mercedes-Benz, Job Corps Graduate Inaugural Cohort of New Technicians
A Utah Job Corps center partnered with Mercedes-Benz USA to graduate its first group of students from an automotive technician training initiative.
Read on Automotive News
The MB Drive JC Inaugural Cohort and Staff, December 2024
Official Transcript
All 15 instructor-led courses and their corresponding e-learning modules completed during the 18-week program.
MB-Drive JC Instructor-Led Courses Equivalencies Completed
Week 18: Maintenance Course (non-credit) In-shop experience performing Service A's, Service B's, tire rotations, tune-ups, A/C services, alignments, and more on real vehicles, simulating a dealership environment to ease the transition before graduation.
MB-Drive JC e-Learning Courses Completed
1. Introduction to Mercedes-Benz9
- ✓X0039E-US.SSB The Best or Nothing: The Mercedes-Benz Story
- ✓X0040E-US.SSB Driven to Delight: A Culture of Excellence
- ✓T0724E-US.TTC Fundamentals of Automotive Engineering, Part 1A
- ✓T1140E-US.TTC Fundamentals of Automotive Engineering, Part 1B
- ✓T0725E-US.TTC Fundamentals of Automotive Engineering, Part 2A
- ✓T1141E-US.TTD Fundamentals of Automotive Engineering, Part 2B
- ✓T0628E-US.TTC Fundamentals of Electrical Systems, Part 1
- ✓T0637E-US.TTC Fundamentals of Motor Vehicle Electricity Part 1
- ✓Fundamentals of Motor Vehicle Electricity Part 2
2. Information Systems T0001F-US.TP33
- ✓X0010E-US.TTB Introduction to WIS for Technicians
- ✓X0003E-US.TPC Information Systems
- ✓X0002E-US.TPB Xentry Diagnostics
3. Workshop Processes4
- ✓X0014E-US.TTA General Shop Practices
- ✓X0003E-US.TTB Maintenance
- ✓X0027E-US.PPB Introduction to Mercedes-Benz Warranty
- ✓X0001E-US.PDC Service Matters: Effective RO Writing
4. Career Development4
- ✓T0103E-US.TTD High-Voltage Awareness
- ✓X0055E-US.SSB Survey Integrity
- ✓X0007E-US.TTA Single-use Fasteners
- ✓T0589-US.TTC Passenger Car Seats: Basic Principles
5. Electrical Systems Fundamentals X0006F-US.TT42
- ✓X0001E-US.TTE Electrical Fundamentals
- ✓X0004E-US.TTB Chassis Electrics
6. Intermediate Electrical X0014F-US.TT24
- ✓T1217E-US.TTC Networking Part I
- ✓T1218E-US.TTC Networking Part II
- ✓T0628E-US.TTC Fundamentals of Electrical Systems, Part 1
- ✓T0629E-US.TTC Fundamentals of Electrical Systems, Part 2
7. Diagnostic Strategy 1 T0004F-US.TT45
- ✓T0582E-US.TTB Hybrid Drives, Part 1, The Parallel Hybrid
- ✓T0584E-US.TTB Hybrid Drives, Part 2: Power-Split Hybrid
- ✓X0011E-US.TTB Introduction to Diagnostic Strategy
- ✓T1219E-US.TTC SRS: Basic Principles
- ✓TECH854 Noise Diagnosis
8. Suspension Systems T0258F-US.TT25
- ✓T0592E-US.TTB Suspension and Damping Systems Part 2
- ✓T1210E-US.TTB Suspension and Damping Systems Part 3
- ✓T1570E-US.TTC Suspension and Damping Systems Part 5
- ✓X0002E-US.MTA Installation of MOE tires
- ✓X0015E-US.TTA Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) Overview
9. Alignment Certification X0025F-US.TT24
- ✓X0006E-US.SPB Certified Pre-owned: Profit Center and Brand Builder
- ✓X0001E-US.TTD Fundamentals of Wheel Alignment
- ✓T0581E-US.TTB Principles of Steering: Optimized and Electric
- ✓X0012E-US.TTB Assist Systems
10. Brakes & Control Systems T0344F-US.TT24
- ✓T0937E-US.TTC All-wheel Drive Technology
- ✓T0569E-US.TTC Adaptive Brake, Part 1
- ✓X0016E-US.TTA Tire Mounting and Wheel Balancing
- ✓T0571E-US.TTC Adaptive Brake, Part 2
11. Gasoline Engine Mechanical T1005F-US.TT23
- ✓X0070E-US.PPA Express Service for Technicians
- ✓T0873E-US.TTC M270 & M274 - 4 Cylinder Gasoline Engines
- ✓T0841E-US.TTC The M276 and M278 Gasoline Engines
12. Engine Management X0010F-US.TT46
- ✓X0005E-US.TTC Engine Management Basics - Gasoline
- ✓X0008E-US.TTB Engine Management Basics - Diesel
- ✓T1622E-US.TTB Gasoline Engine M176 & M177 V8 Engines
- ✓T1682E-US.TTB Mercedes-Benz M264 & M256 Gasoline Engines
- ✓T0931E-US.TTC Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive: Part 1
- ✓T1214E-US.TTB Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive: Part 2
13. Automatic Transmission X0011F-US.TT4 (optional)5
- ✓X0013E-US.TTB 4MATIC Fundamentals
- ✓T0888E-US.TTB 9-speed Automatic Transmission
- ✓T0100E-US.TTC Automatic Transmission 7G-DCT (724.0)
- ✓TECH841 Dual Clutch Transmission in the SLS AMG
- ✓TECH840 Dual Clutch Transmission: Design & Operation
14. Climate Control Fundamentals X0024F-US.TT21
- ✓X0007E-US.TTB A/C Systems
15. High Voltage Qualification for PLUG-IN HYBRID Series-Gen 3 X0015F-US.TT4
Our Values
Hands-On Excellence
We prioritize practical, hands-on learning so students develop real skills they can apply immediately in the field.
Safety First
Every program emphasizes OSHA standards and safe work practices because nothing matters more than going home safe.
Industry Alignment
Our curriculum is developed in partnership with employers to ensure graduates meet current industry demands.
Community Impact
For 60+ years Job Corps has been equipping the nation's youth with the skills employers need, building a stronger workforce one graduate at a time.