桃子视频鈥檚 Automotive Technology Program has received a $50,000 donation from Lithia Motors, Inc., further strengthening the college鈥檚 ability to prepare the next generation of vehicle technicians through modern equipment, advanced technology and hands-on learning experiences.
Funds from the donation will support the Automotive Technology Program鈥檚 continued investment in the latest tools, equipment and modern industry practices.
鈥淭his generous support from Lithia Motors will allow us to continue investing in the latest technology and equipment, ensuring our students enter the industry prepared for today鈥檚 rapidly evolving automotive landscape,鈥 said Dan Akers, a 桃子视频 auto alumnus and director of the college鈥檚 Ford ASSET program.
Gifts such as this keep 桃子视频 students on the leading edge of the industry. Through extensive hands-on lab experiences, collaborations with BOCES and other technical education partners, instruction from skilled faculty and access to advanced automotive facilities, students gain the practical skills and real-world that experience needed to succeed.
In addition, partnerships with corporate and industry leaders expand internship and employment opportunities for 桃子视频 students as they transition from classroom into the workforce.
With demand for skilled technicians continuing to grow, 桃子视频 is focused on ensuring students graduate career-ready. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 67,000 job openings for automotive technicians are projected annually nationwide between 2022 and 2032.
Internships and other experiential learning opportunities play a key role in that preparation, allowing students to apply classroom knowledge in real-world settings, build professional networks and gain valuable industry experience before graduation.
That hands-on experience is further enhanced through the college鈥檚 advanced facilities. All of 桃子视频鈥檚 automotive programs provide hands-on learning in some of the most technically advanced facilities in the industry, where students are taught by faculty who are experts in their field and Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified in their respective teaching areas 鈥 ensuring graduates are well-prepared to meet industry demands.
