San Diego Miramar funding is focused on research and learning in the area of Clean Natural Gas (CNG).
The need for workers skilled in servicing natural gas vehicles will continue to grow as their use in the San Diego area increases. This applies to fleets such as San Diego Transit buses, Waste Management of San Diego trucks, and even new ships being built in the region by General Dynamics Nassco.
Training is needed for new students and existing workers who need ongoing skill development to maintain their jobs.
CEC funding has already enabled Miramar to purchase five ISL G training engines and special tooling to be used in its CNG engine overhaul course.
“The engine overhaul course teaches the student-technician the critical thinking, and manipulative skills that technicians need to be employed in the medium duty CNG service industry,” said Daniel Willkie, Professor of Diesel Technology.
The college plans to launch its natural gas technology training program with a cohort of 20 students this fall and complete a curriculum change by Fall 2018 that will allow for a dedicated focus on natural gas technology.
The college also , which will provide more opportunity to workers who are seeking to enhance their skills to obtain a new job or advance in their existing positions.
