Mercedes Tech Program: Lawson State - Bessemer
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Lawson StatE Community College |
2020 application Process is open! Apply Today for the 2020 Mercedes Tech Program at Lawson |
Fast Facts
- Starting pay $16 per hour with pay increases at the 3rd semester.
- Paid for hours worked in production and training at the training center.
- Mercedes Tech shirts are provided as well as any safety equipment required.
Application Process
Program FAQs
How long is the program of study for the Mercedes Tech Program?
Students selected for the Mercedes Tech Certificate Program is 4 Semesters: 3 semesters of school and work and 1 full time working semester.
For the requirement to work, what days will I have to work?
What will I be doing while I’m working at the plant?
What is the main focus for the program?
What will the benefits be while in the Mercedes Tech Program?
Your benefits will include the tuition and fees assistance provided by Mercedes-Benz and the value of obtaining a quality education from Lawson State Community College. Other benefits include: paid work hours, team wear, safety shoes and any other safety gear that is needed to perform your job.
Can I take classes online?
For this program, online classes will not be available.
What are my financial requirements while in the program?
All students are responsible for their portion of the tuition and fees and for any books that may be required. Please see "TUITION AND FEES SUPPORT FROM MBUSI" section (below).
Can anyone apply for the program?
Yes. Anyone interested in the program can apply, however, the program is a full time student program with limited work hours. Please consider this before applying.
After completing the program and I’m offered a position with Mercedes-Benz, what are some other opportunities?
For the requirement to work, what days will I have to work?
What should I consider before applying?
- All candidates should review the details of the program.
- The 4 terms of instruction are back to back.
- All students will be expected to rotate shifts.
- All students will be expected to be present and on time at school and work.
- All students must be able to perform the essential functions of the job.
- All students will be required to work their regular scheduled hours at work, which also includes any overtime that may be scheduled.
The program is 4 semesters in length. All candidates should consider this before applying. This takes commitment. The program guidelines state that Mercedes-Benz will offer full time employment to the top percent of those students that successfully complete the program within a certain GPA range.
What are the criteria used to determine the top %?
Tuition And Fees Support from MBUSI:
- 65% of your tuition and fees are covered by Mercedes-Benz before you take your first class!
- If you maintain a 3.0 and above GPA, you will receive the most of Mercedes-Benz support.
- If you maintain between 2.5 and 3.0 GPA, Mercedes-Benz pays 50% of your tuition and fees in the 2nd and 3rd semesters.
- No tuition and fees support is provided by Mercedes-Benz if your GPA is below 2.5.
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- 5 terms in the program consisting of an alternating 8 week schedule of attending classes at Lawson State Community College and working at Mercedes-Benz International.
- This program requires students to alternate between school and work, every 8 weeks. (During the 8 weeks at Lawson State, all students are expected to work on Friday and *Saturday) *Only when production is scheduled.
- Gain hands-on experience by working at the plant each week.
- With a GPA of 3.0 and above students will earn a position with MBUSI.