“YATC helped put in perspective how important it is to stay on top of your responsibilities in order to make a better life for yourself.”
Soraya Duchemin, Class of 2023 Graduate
Build your
Skills Toolbox
YATC’s nine-month curriculum includes intensive, hands-on automotive training, academic instruction, life management skills and career preparation.
Design a Road Map for
your future
Since the program was founded in 1984, 90% of YATC graduates remain employed, are furthering their education or serving in the Armed Forces.
Become part of the
YATC Family
YATC’s support does not end at graduation. Alumni are part of a unique community and can receive assistance and mentoring as they navigate new paths to success.
A second chance for a better tomorrow
“I’m inspired by these kids every time I visit the school. They have the ability to succeed in life, but circumstances prevent them from achieving. We give them the break they need. And they know that they can always count on us. If times get tough and they need a hand they know where to call. These kids and their families are always part of our YATC family.”
What is
YATC all about?
Members of YATC’s Class of 2021 talk about the YATC experience and how it changed their lives.
Thank you to
all of our generous donors
All contributions large and small make a huge impact on our program.
Latest posts
Wanted: Cool Wheels Vendors!
The Cool Wheels Car Show will be held on January 12, 2025, and YATC is looking for vendors. Vendor spots start at $100. You must also be on the Broward County approved vendor list. Visit Broward County Parks Department here for more information and use vendor code 1B1719. Then contact Joe to reserve your vendor […]
Read more2025 Cool Wheels is headed to town
Please join us January 12, 2025, for the Cool Wheels Car Show benefiting YATC. This spectacular show is great for all ages and features a huge array of show cars. You can register your show car online HERE or just come join the fun as a spectator (Quiet Waters Park entrance fee is $3 per […]
Read moreIn Memoriam: Matt Morrall
The YATC community lost a generous and caring member last month with the passing of Matthew Morrall after a short illness. Matt was a passionate supporter of YATC, our students and graduates, serving first on the Advisory Board and then the Board of Directors, for more than 30 years. He assumed many roles at YATC over […]
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Join our mission! Support YATC today
The mission of the Youth Automotive Training Center is to train and educate at-risk youth in basic automotive repair skills, academic remediation, job readiness and life management skills. The goal of this program is to prepare young adults who are at a disadvantage in their lives to become self-sufficient, productive, law-abiding citizens.
Our program is funded solely through the generosity of friends like you! Please consider how you can support our critical mission to give disadvantaged young people a second chance in life.
Ways to give backSave the date
Thank You for supporting Cool Wheels 2025!
January 12, 2025, 10:00 am
Please join us on January 12, 2025 for the 12th Annual YATC Cool Wheels Car Show at Quiet Waters Park, Bald Eagle Shelter, in Deerfield Beach. For questions, please contact (561) 452-3684.
YATC supports a culturally diverse population, welcoming students ages 16-21 of any race, gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin or sexual orientation. YATC’s Non-Discriminatory Policy is:
AS TO STUDENTS
THE YOUTH AUTOMOTIVE TRAINING CENTER OF BROWARD, INC.
399 S.W. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Admits students of any race, color, sex, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students or the school. It does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, sex, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, scholarship and other school administered programs.
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