Automotive Technician Apprenticeship for Military Veterans - Mesquite Kia

Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP) • Mesquite, Texas, United States • Posted May 15, 2026

Location Mesquite, Texas
Job Type Full-time
Category other-general
Posted May 15, 2026

Mesquite Kia in Mesquite, Texas 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.


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