The Concept
VMTC was formed to provide veterans and active duty military transitioning to civilian life a career oriented pathway to a rewarding and exciting career with the potential to work in motorsport. The primary focus of the school is the ASE Certification training for the Maintenance and Light Repair level, giving students the basics for working as a mechanic and/or crew. The program leverages relationships with other veteran programs, racing teams, motorsport tracks/centers, and OEM businesses to secure internships and apprenticeships to add real-world experience.
Online
Complete self paced courses on line to meet your needs and to prepare for the in-person portions of training.
The online platform contains all the classroom instruction required for our ASE Certification courses, driver education, team management, and more.
The platform allows for easy completion of classroom materials, on your schedule, and at your own pace.
in person
VMTC's flagship facility, operated in partnership with Josh White Racing (JWR) in West Virginia's Kanawha Valley, delivers hands-on mechanic and race car fabrication training in small, focused classes.
With a student-to-teacher ratio capped at 10:1 (minimum 3 students per class), instructors can give every student the individualized attention that hands-on trades training demands.
VMTC is exploring expansion of this model, including a potential second facility in western New York and continued program growth in Virginia, as partnerships and planning progress.
Eligibility
VMTC is committed to training the next generation of automotive and motorsport professionals. Enrollment is open to the public, with priority given in the following order:
1. Veterans and active duty military — priority placement and discounted tuition;
2.Underserved youth referred through VMTC partner programs - discounted tuition;
3. General public
VMTC Board of Directors
The Veterans Motorsport Training Center has a five member Board of Directors responsible for making sure you have a positive experience at the school. Please contact info@vetmotorsport.org to report any issues or provide any feedback.
Advisory Council
A group of industry professionals from both motorsport and the automotive industries provide guidance to the program to ensure that content is correct and is meeting current trends and needs of industry. The size of the council varies from time to time but the minimum number of members is set to 4 and meets a minimum of twice per year to ensure compliance with ASE standards. If you are in the motorsport or automotive industry and would like to volunteer to participate in the council, please contact info@vetmotorsport.org.
Non-discriminatory Policy
Veterans Motorsport Training Center admits students of any race, color, national origin, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the School. VMTC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and financial assistance programs, and athletic and other School-administered programs.
Graduate Tool Kit
Every VMTC graduate of the ASE Maintenance and Light Repair program who completes the program in under one year leaves with more than a certificate. Each student meeting this requirement receives a starter tool kit built around the same tools they trained on throughout the program. No starting a career empty-handed. Graduates report to their first day of work ready to turn a wrench.