MNCARS School Profile: Newgate Automotive Technical School, Minneapolis

About the School:

Newgate School is located at 2900 E. Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55413.

Since 1975, Newgate School has been providing tuition-free automotive training in auto service and collision repair for underserved young adults. Each program is led by two instructors and supports up to 24 students total at a given time. Completion timing for the auto mechanic program takes up to 14 months and the auto body collision program takes up to 18 months.

Upon graduating from Newgate School, each student receives a certificate of completion, a tool cabinet with tools specifically designed for their career, and nearly 100 percent of graduates will have a job lined up with a local shop or dealership. 

Newgate School also serves working single moms by donating refurbished vehicles through its Wheels for Women program. 

What is the school’s greatest need? One major “ask” for things like vehicles, tools, internship partners, etc. 

Newgate School depends on vehicle donations to be able to continue providing automotive training to its student population, as well as giving away refurbished vehicles to single moms. They accept most vehicles and provide free towing for non-drivable vehicles within 60 minutes of the school. 

Newgate is looking to expand its partnerships with industry leaders who want to hire their students and support its programs. 

Contact info for person to reach out to with donations or questions:

Questions about vehicle donations can be directed to contact@newgateschool.org or (612) 378-0177. 

Questions about non-vehicle donations and partnerships can be directed to Anahita Champion at achampion@newgateschool.org or she can be reached at (612) 378-0177. 

Upcoming events, if any:

Newgate School is celebrating its 50th anniversary on August 2, 2025 with its very first car show at 2900 E Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55413. The show will be held from 10am – 2pm with featured cars, vendors and food trucks.

Want more? Check out the March 2025 issue of AASP-MN News!