Automotive Mechanic Apprenticeship for Military Veterans - Stokes Kia

Full-time

Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP)

Stokes Kia in Goose Creek, SC, is seeking Military Veterans with mechanical experience who are interested in beginning a rewarding career as an Automotive Service Technician .

This position is part of the Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP) , a structured apprenticeship program created by Kia America to help Military Veterans transition into the automotive industry. Through this program, participants gain hands-on dealership experience while completing a one-year competency-based apprenticeship that leads to Kia Service Technician certification .

VTAP provides Veterans the opportunity to work full-time at a participating Kia dealership while receiving the training, tools, and support needed to develop into highly skilled automotive technicians. The program is GI Bill® approved , allowing eligible Veterans to receive Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) during their apprenticeship.

As an Automotive Technician Apprentice , you will work alongside experienced technicians and service professionals while developing the technical knowledge and practical skills necessary to diagnose, service, and repair Kia vehicles.

Job Responsibilities

Diagnose, maintain, and repair Kia vehicles, including engines, transmissions, steering, suspension, brakes, HVAC, and electrical systems
Perform vehicle inspections, diagnostics, and mechanical repairs using Kia diagnostic procedures and equipment
Complete repair orders and warranty documentation according to Kia and dealership policies
Test drive vehicles and verify repair quality using appropriate diagnostic tools and equipment
Communicate effectively with service advisors and shop foremen to ensure a positive customer experience
Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work environment while following dealership safety procedures

Requirements

Honorable Discharge from U.S. Military Service
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
Prior experience in a mechanical or technical field
Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced dealership service environment
Willingness to complete background check and drug screening

Preferred Skills (Not Required)

Basic automotive maintenance or repair experience
Familiarity with diagnostic tools and hand tools
Experience working with engines, electrical systems, or mechanical equipment
ASE certifications or technical training (a plus)

Benefits

Kia VTAP Apprenticeship Highlights

Full-time employment with a participating Kia Retailer
A program designed specifically for Military Veterans, facilitated by Veterans
Participation in a one-year, competency-based GI Bill®-approved apprenticeship leading to Kia Service Technician certification
Eligible Veterans may receive a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) through the GI Bill® during the apprenticeship

Apply

Vacancy posted a month ago

Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the Automotive Mechanic Apprenticeship for Military Veterans - Stokes Kia in Goose Creek, SC vacancy

Medical Coder
$59.3k - $80.9k
...Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at... ...information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana... ...and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment. Humana...
Apprenticeship
Veteran
Bi-weekly pay
Full time
Temporary work
Live in
Work at office
Remote work
Work from home
Home office
Humana
Summerville, SC
4 days ago
HVAC Truck Based Chiller Journeyman Mechanic (union)
$38.23 per hour
....HVAC Truck Based Chiller Journeyman Mechanic (union) page is loaded## HVAC Truck Based Chiller Journeyman Mechanic (union)locations:... ...to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity...
Apprenticeship
Veteran
Hourly pay
Work experience placement
Local area
YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai
North Charleston, SC
1 day ago
Home Health Physical Therapist PRN
$59 - $83 per hour
...marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action... ..., rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment....
Apprenticeship
Veteran
Daily paid
Relief
Humana
North Charleston, SC
1 day ago
HVAC Truck Based Chiller Mechanic (union)
$38.23 per hour
...chillers, AHU's or large roof top ducted units with strong HVAC/ mechanical troubleshooting experience. Able to repair centrifugal... ...to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity...
Apprenticeship
Veteran
Hourly pay
Work experience placement
Local area
Johnson Controls
North Charleston, SC
2 days ago
Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse
$33 - $47 per hour
...marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action... ..., rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment....
Apprenticeship
Veteran
Full time
Temporary work
CenterWell Home Health
North Charleston, SC
9 days ago
Home Health Physical Therapist
$59 - $83 per hour
...marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action... ..., rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment....
Apprenticeship
Veteran
Temporary work
Relocation package
Flexible hours
Humana
North Charleston, SC
4 days ago
Home Health Physical Therapist
$59 - $83 per hour
...marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action... ...forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment. Centerwell, a wholly owned...
Apprenticeship
Veteran
Full time
Temporary work
Relocation package
Flexible hours
Centerwell
North Charleston, SC
14 hours ago
Primary Care Physician
$255k - $298.5k
...marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action... ...forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment. Centerwell, a wholly owned...
Apprenticeship
Veteran
Full time
Temporary work
CenterWell
North Charleston, SC
14 hours ago
Electrician
$27.51 per hour
...50 lbs. High school diploma or GED required; trade school or apprenticeship preferred. Journeyman or Master Electrician license (state/local... ..., gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-1880...
Apprenticeship
Veteran
Hourly pay
Permanent employment
For contractors
Local area
Immediate start
Flexible hours
Dawsonohana
North Charleston, SC
2 days ago
Branch Coordinator, Home Health
$39k - $49.4k
...marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action... ..., rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment....
Apprenticeship
Veteran
Temporary work
Work at office
Centerwell
North Charleston, SC
2 hours ago
Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprenticeship
...Training Program recognized by ASHP & Department of Labor. This apprenticeship program gives you an entry point to a career in health care... .... An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. The actual compensation that you will be offered will depend...
Apprenticeship
Veteran
Work experience placement
Local area
Immediate start
Flexible hours
Afternoon shift
Walgreens Boots Alliance
Goose Creek, SC
3 days ago
Plumber
$27.17 per hour
...construction drawings. High school diploma or GED required; formal apprenticeship or vocational training preferred. Journeyman or Master... ..., gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law....
Apprenticeship
Veteran
Hourly pay
Permanent employment
For contractors
Local area
Flexible hours
Dawson
North Charleston, SC
6 days ago
HVAC Tech
...Kitchen Equipment, Pneumatic and Mechanical systems. Electrical Motors,... ...Certification Documented Military Journeyman level or higher... ...Completion of an accredited Apprenticeship related program Knowledge of... ...Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with...
Apprenticeship
Veteran
Full time
For contractors
Local area
HHS GOVERNMENT SERVICES LLC
North Charleston, SC
2 days ago
Assistant Project Manager
$15k
...Off and Paid Holidays ~ Advancement Opportunities ~ Paid Apprenticeship and Educational Reimbursement Standard Work Schedule:... ...sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or...
Apprenticeship
Veteran
For contractors
Work at office
Local area
Monday to Friday
Flexible hours
Romanoff Group of Companies
North Charleston, SC
22 days ago
Registered Nurse
...service members, families, and global communities in leading edge military medical centers, hospital ships, and operational units, while... ...for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities. Specific...
Apprenticeship
Shift work
US Navy
North Charleston, SC
14 hours ago
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Internal Medicine
...branch of the United States military A Medical assisting United... ...Labor approved Registered Apprenticeship program A Training program... ...detergents Exposure to moving mechanical parts Exposure to dust/... ...information, or protected veteran status, and will not be...
Apprenticeship
Veteran
Temporary work
Work experience placement
Work at office
Shift work
Roper St. Francis
North Charleston, SC
4 days ago
Automotive Technician
$70k - $120k
...Automotive Technician Hudson Nissan of North Charleston - North Charleston, SC 29406 Overview Salary Range $70,000.00 - $120,... ...sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or...
Veteran
Local area
Shift work
Hudson Automotive Group, Inc
North Charleston, SC
4 days ago
Electrician
...relevant experience is preferred Licensed - Completion of a formal apprenticeship and proof of valid electrician's license required Unlicensed... ..., familial status, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other protected class. Qualifications...
Apprenticeship
Veteran
Ion Solar
Lincolnville, SC
2 days ago
Automotive Maintenance Technician
...Learn how to diagnose and repair basic automotive including brakes, alignments, suspensions... ...Qualifications Ability to learn basic mechanical tasks. Must have a valid automobile... ...and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected...
Veteran
Daily paid
Minimum wage
Full time
Temporary work
Part time
Local area
Flexible hours
Bridgestone
Goose Creek, SC
1 day ago
Automotive Technician
...Study/Work Experience: Accounting Automotive Business Human Resources... ...automotive parts and systems. Demonstrable mechanical skills and knowledge. Technical training... ...Opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are...
Veteran
Work experience placement
Local area
Shift work
Afternoon shift
Hendrick Automotive Group
North Charleston, SC
14 hours ago
TRAVEL ELECTRICIAN
$26 - $46 per hour
...Electronics Technician program or completion of an Electrical Apprenticeship program. Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and... ...regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic...
Apprenticeship
Veteran
Weekly pay
Contract work
Temporary work
Work at office
Local area
Aerotek
North Charleston, SC
3 days ago
CDL-A Truck Driver - No Touch Freight - Trainees & Experienced Welcome
$1,200 - $1,400 per month
...require zero physical loading or unloading by the driver, allowing you to maximize your highway hours. Our fleet accommodates both veteran highway professionals and newly licensed CDL-A school graduates entering the transportation industry. DAJ Earnings Profile and Financial...
Apprenticeship
Veteran
Traineeship
Night shift
American Driver
North Charleston, SC
1 day ago
Electronics Technician II
...Formal electronics training from: Technical School, or Class A or B military school in electronics or communications, or four (4) year... ...CSSI, LLC., please visit Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify...
Apprenticeship
Veteran
Central Service Area
North Charleston, SC
1 day ago
Groomer
...employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification. To translate this webpage to Spanish or other languages on your internet browser,...
Apprenticeship
Veteran
Traineeship
Local area
Night shift
Weekend work
Afternoon shift
Petco
North Charleston, SC
2 days ago
Automotive Lead Technician
$22.9 - $40.92 per hour
...technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals. Stay current with rapidly changing automotive technology through continuous paid formal training... ...and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by...
Veteran
Daily paid
Minimum wage
Price work
Full time
Temporary work
Part time
Local area
Relocation package
Flexible hours
Bridgestone Americas
North Charleston, SC
1 day ago
Trailer Mechanic 2
$26 - $30 per hour
...Trailer Mechanic 2 Job Category : Mechanics Requisition Number : TRAIL005669 Posted : June 8, 2026 Full-Time On-... ...gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal...
Veteran
Hourly pay
Weekly pay
Full time
Temporary work
Local area
Relocation package
Monday to Friday
Flexible hours
Quality Carriers
North Charleston, SC
1 day ago
Elevator Apprentice
...Southeast Elevator has immediate openings for an Installation Mechanic Apprentice. The Apprentice position provides great mentoring, training... ...discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, pregnancy, age, veteran status, religion, national origin, genetic information,...
Apprenticeship
Veteran
For contractors
Local area
Immediate start
Relocation
Southeast Elevator Inc
North Charleston, SC
22 days ago
Electrician Helper
...organization delivering integrated electrical, mechanical, and technology solutions across... ...the electrical trade and pursue an apprenticeship A valid driver’s license and the ability... ...orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are...
Apprenticeship
Veteran
Full time
Monday to Friday
NORLEE INVESTMENTS LLC
Summerville, SC
a month ago
MECH TECH D 3 (ELECTRICIAN)
...color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions. Do You...
Apprenticeship
Veteran
Full time
Local area
Remote work
Relocation
Shift work
Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII
Goose Creek, SC
2 days ago
Roadside Assistance Technician/Tow Driver
$21 per hour
...employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Regular and reliable attendance is essential for the function of this job. AAA The Auto Club Group is committed to...
Veteran
Hourly pay
Full time
Temporary work
Work at office
Relocation package
Shift work
AAA Auto Club Group
North Charleston, SC
1 day ago

Do you want to receive more vacancies?

Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Automotive Mechanic Apprenticeship for Military Veterans - Stokes Kia. Be the first to apply!