Rowland High School in Los Angeles County is the latest school to benefit from a Switch Electric Vehicle Kit, thanks to a grant from the California Energy Commission.

Commissioner Patty Monahan visited the school in December to present a special award plaque and talk with the students about the importance of electric vehicles in California. There are currently 17 electric vehicle manufacturers in the state, all of whom need skilled technicians who can hit the ground running without a lot of additional training.

“We need to make sure there’s a workforce to support the growing electric vehicle market,” Monahan said. “We are happy to be able to support schools learning how to make electric vehicles, and we want you to have a good job when you graduate.”

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For automotive students, hands-on learning is essential for success in the workplace. Some skills can’t be taught entirely through books alone.

A Switch Electric Vehicle Kit will provide critical hands-on learning opportunities to students at Nogales High School in Los Angeles County, thanks to a California Energy Commission grant.

Commissioner Patty Monahan visited the school in December to present a special award plaque and talk with the students about the importance of electric vehicles in California. She told the students that Tesla’s Model 3 is currently the third best-selling car in California, and the state needs a strong automotive repair workforce to meet consumer demand. Read More →