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Dennis Johnson, automotive instructor at Fallbrook High School and advocate for ATL pathways, was recently recognized for his educational achievements by Harbor Freight Tools with the 2019 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence.

Johnson worked in the automotive industry for 30 years before going back to school to become an automotive instructor. He received a bachelor’s degree in career and technical studies from Cal State San Bernardino in 2003 and has been at Fallbrook since 2017. Read More →

By Craig Weckman, ATL Regional Director, North/Far North Region

At the beginning of the fall 2019 school year, Sacramento City College expanded its aviation classes to its Davis Center.

The department of Advanced Transportation Technology at both the Davis Center and McClellan currently offers courses and/or certificate programs in Aeronautics, Flight Technology, and Non-Destructive Testing. This department focuses on new and emerging transportation-related courses, as well as traditional training, which may lead directly to employment in local, state, and nationally recognized fields. Read More →

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Applications are currently being accepted for the Automotive Service Councils Educational Foundation (ASCEF) 2020 scholarships! Each year, the ASCEF awards 18 scholarships ranging from $500 – $1,000. These scholarships provide assistance to current under-graduates who are in the automotive service field.

Overall Qualifications: You must be planning to seek employment in the California after-market/independent repair industry and be a

• California high school senior who plans to enroll in post high school technical and academic training or
• California college under-graduate in the automotive service field.

Applications must be submitted by March 31, 2020.

To apply online visit: https://www.automotivescholarships.com/scholarshiptype.cfm?type=39  

The ASCEF is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to supporting and advancing the entire automotive industry through technical education and training, scholarships, and other industry inspired programs.

To learn more about the ASCEF, visit www.asc-ef.org.

Questions? Contact Kate Peyser at 916-290-5828 or kpeyser@amgroup.us.

More than 200 people from across industry, government, and education came together at American River College in June to receive specialized training on municipal equipment at the college’s third annual Municipal Fleet Academy.

Participants included Advanced Transportation and Logistics Statewide Director Jannet Malig, as well as vendors, trainers, technicians, and students. The two-day event featured more than a dozen sessions on equipment such as sewer trucks, bucket trucks, and alternative fuel vehicles.

Municipal governments often do not have the resources to provide in-house training, which creates an opportunity for industry and community colleges to come together to fill the educational gap. Read More →

The California Conservation Corps (CCC) is a unique, program for young adults throughout the state to get paid while completing a year of service improving California’s environment, earning job certifications and making California an even better place to live.

More than 3,500 participants participate in the state-run program each year. It’s a great opportunity to expose more young people to the life-transforming training and education offered through community colleges.

Cerritos College is one of several community colleges now working with the CCC to award certificates of completion for on-the-job skills acquired in the program. This certificate is designed to introduce Corpsmembers to college and be the first step on a pathway toward a degree. Read More →

As e-commerce continues to grow, the demand for supply chain and logistics professionals is only going to increase.

Cerritos College is leading a pilot program to meet that demand by preparing students to become Certified Logistics Technicians, then connecting them with employers.

The four-week Supply Chain Employee Training Program introduces the fundamental knowledge, skills, and competencies to accomplish the critical workplace activities that are common to all logistics facilities across a global supply chain. Read More →

26th Annual Port Tour and Luncheon

Several community college faculty members and administrators from Orange County were among the attendees of the 26th annual Port Tour and Luncheon sponsored by the Organization of Women in International Trade Orange County (WITOC). WITOC organizes 8-10 events each year to bring trade professionals together to provide current information about policies and procedures related to international trade. Read More →

More than 200 business and education leaders came together August 23 and 24 to chart the future of workforce training in the automotive industry at the Mobilize California Summit.

This first annual event, organized by the Advanced Transportation and Logistics Sector (ATL) of the California Community Colleges, was one of the largest gatherings of industry and academic leaders in alternative fuels and clean transportation technology. Read More →

More than 300 students from throughout Orange County visited Saddleback College in May to learn about a variety of opportunities within the Advanced Transportation & Logistics Sector.

Odyssey Day covered everything from advanced manufacturing and automotive technology to culinary arts and graphic design. Read More →

Cars and trucks are not the only vehicles to reap the benefits of alternative fuels. The material handling industry also utilizes these technologies but faces a shortage of skilled alternative fuel technicians.

Jaime Gonzalez, Advanced Transportation and Logistics Regional Director of Employer Engagement for Orange County, recently organized a job fair at Crown Lift Trucks, Long Beach. The New Bremen, Ohio-based business is one of the largest manufacturers of electric and alternative fuel forklifts in the world. Read More →