The automotive industry is changing more quickly than ever, and employers need their new hires to walk into the shop prepared to hit the ground running. Industry partnerships help high schools and community colleges give students the tools they need to do just that.
The result is a win-win for employers, schools, and students. Industry support provides insight into what skills are needed in the workforce and the resources for training that schools might not be able to provide on their own.
High school auto programs funded through the Energy Commission’s Clean Fuels Transportation Pilot Program have a new industry partner in Switch Vehicles, which provides training for high school and community college instructors to build the Switch electric vehicle kits. The training helps faculty understand how to make the best use of the Switch vehicles in their courses, and make sure students got the most out of the experience. Read More →
The successful candidate for this full-time, tenure-track position will be responsible for teaching a full range of automotive courses which may include any or all ASE A-1 through A-8 areas of specialization, and to participate in the development of new courses.
Cuyamaca College seeks talented, dedicated, and diverse candidates to apply for the Automotive Technology Instructor position who share the college’s vision focused on student success and equity. With a remarkably diverse student body, Cuyamaca especially seeks candidates with a record of successful teaching and mentoring of students of all backgrounds.
About 30 automotive technology and engineering design/drafting students from Rio Hondo College recently visited the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro) as part of a partnership between the two organizations to showcase career opportunities in the ATL sector.
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