Tully Williams talks with students at a recent college night event.
Williams, Director of Fixed Operations at Del Grande Dealer Group (DGDG), explains how auto technicians without a college degree make around $14 per hour, while students with college degrees start around $20 per hour and go up from there to as much as $60 per hour. Read More →
October 4 & 5, 2017 Workshop
This pilot offering was designed to demonstrate the value of providing introductory-level information and training on microgrids (and technologies that comprise them) to professionals in decision-making roles with regard to facilities development. It was also designed to test the effectiveness of materials that can now be used by college faculty to train students. Read More →
Each year, the James A Ditch Educational Fund promotes careers in public transit by accepting applications for scholarships from college students enrolled in automotive/transportation courses. The students must also demonstrate a 2.5 cumulative GPA, provide a letter of recommendation from their instructor and show a current transcript. Read More →
The Southland Motor Car Dealers Association (SMCDA) partnered with Cerritos College long before hybrid cars became popular — and that partnership is not showing signs of slowing down anytime soon.SMCDA was founded in 1932 and represents the majority of new car and truck dealerships in southern Los Angeles County. Its partnership with Cerritos College started in the early 2000s and has grown into a full-fledged curriculum that includes 220 hours of employment. Read More →
Toyota Mirai
Fuel cells are the focus at Los Angeles Trade-Tech College as it prepares to launch a new course in fuel cell vehicle repair.The college is working with several mass transit systems that utilize fuel cell vehicles in their fleets and is using CEC funding to purchase the equipment necessary to launch the class this spring. Read More →
De Anza Auto Tech Students
De Anza College has relationships with hundreds of dealers and repair shops throughout the Cupertino area.CEC funding is helping to drive a new program in the area of Clean Natural Gas (CNG) vehicle repair.
Automotive Technology Instructor Randy Bryant said the college recently purchased a CNG truck that will be a great asset to the college’s work training mechanics to repair tow trucks and other heavy-duty equipment. Read More →
Students visit Santa Clara Valley Transit.
Hartnell College is partnering with Santa Clara Valley Transit to train students to work on two new electric buses that are now part of its fleet.CEC funding is being used to help establish Hartnell as a training and repair facility for the transit system.
Automotive Instructor Pete Escoto said he is excited about what this partnership will bring to the college and its students. Read More →
Tesla
Cypress College used its CEC funding to further its existing relationship with Tesla.About a dozen students from the college’s Automotive Technology program are completing paid internships at Tesla service centers.
CEC funds were used to purchase specialized tool storage units, insulated tools and other test equipment necessary to work on hybrid and electric vehicles. The college has two Tesla cars that it uses to prepare students for those internships. Read More →
The focus at American River College is on fleet operations and large-scale engines, rather than consumer cars. The college used its CEC funding to purchase a CNG tractor cab that it uses as a recruiting tool. Read More →
Formerly CETI/ATRE; Our name has changed to better reflect the industry focus of our initiative.
Jobs in the automotive and transportation field are numerous. As an automotive student, you can get access to the latest equipment, technology, and automotive designs by taking courses relevant to automotive employment. Community colleges offer courses that are continuously updated on the newest technology to help update your skills. Check out these updated brochures for community college locations where you can become a trained automotive technician! Click here!
