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More than 50 tow truck drivers and other personnel from the California Freeway Service Patrol (FSP) gathered together in March for training on how to assist electric and alternative fuel vehicles in their work.

​The FSP is a joint program provided by the California Department of Transportation, California Highway Patrol (CHP), and local transportation agencies. It is a free service of privately-owned tow trucks that patrol designated routes on busy freeways and address incidents that cause congestion.

The training provided tow truck operators with an overview of how servicing alternative fuel vehicles differs from assisting gasoline-powered cars and trucks. It covered how to jumpstart electric and hybrid vehicles, how to move them if they’re blocking traffic, and other roadside assistance tips. Read More →

The 2019 Statewide Sector Report. Click here.

The Advanced Transportation and Logistics Sector has published a 2019 Statewide Sector Report.

Advanced Transportation and Logistics encompasses the design, production and management of products and services that facilitate movement of people, materials and products by road, air and water.

As described in the report, a comprehensive sector study has revealed the top industries for job placement in Advanced Transportation and Logistics, job growth trends, earnings, course enrollment trends and more.

This report is a valuable, timely resource for educators looking to improve their programs or start new ones. Its findings can be used to prompt discussions with industry advisory boards, too. Read the report here.

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Nearly 200 students took courses in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, more commonly known as drones, at San Diego Miramar College in the 2018-19 academic year.

The college began offering drone courses in spring 2018 and now offers a Remote Pilot Certificate of Performance. From spring 2018-spring 2019, 95 students completed Remote Pilot Ground School in preparation for FAA certification.

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A career fair and awards ceremony organized earlier this year by the Greater Los Angeles New Car Dealers Association (GLANCDA) are part of the organization’s ongoing commitment to supporting career and technical education.

The association hosted a career fair February 21 at the Pacific Palms Resort City of Industry. The event gave students from Rio Hondo College, Citrus College, and Cerritos College the opportunity to network with more than a dozen dealerships and dealer groups throughout the region. Read More →

Students observing the students competing in the Vehicle Maintenance Inspections segment of the High School Skills Challenge competition at MPC

Monterey Peninsula College (MPC) hosted its Tenth Annual Automotive High School Skills Challenge Day on April 12, 2019.

Automotive students from six local high schools from Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties competed for awards in hands-on events such as:

• Vehicle Maintenance Inspections
• Automotive Parts Identification
• Electrical Diagnostic Challenge
• Wheel Rotation Test
• A Technical ASE Style Exam

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The ATL Sector is pleased to invite automotive educators and business partners to the Mobilize California Summit this summer.

Mobilize California is the region’s premier fleet modernization, alternative fuels, and workforce training event where industry and education intersect to collaborate on existing and emerging technologies, trends and training tactics.

Join us August 23 and 24 in Temecula for information-packed sessions, prominent national and regional speakers, and the latest technologies. This event is where industry and academic leaders will move the needle on curriculum development, workforce training, and the future of clean transportation.

Participate in hands-on workshops on the latest advanced transportation and clean fuels technologies including:

• Autonomous Vehicles
• Connected Vehicle Technology
• Medium/Heavy Duty Electrical
• Sensor Training
• ASE Process & Benefits

In addition to learning from industry experts, educators will find invaluable networking opportunities with stakeholders determining the future of clean and innovative transportation.

View the Mobilize California program here and make plans to join us August 23-24!

Few students say that they want to be logistics professionals when they grow up. However, demand has never been higher in a global economy driven increasingly by online commerce.

A unique partnership between the Port of Long Beach and Long Beach Unified School District is providing high school students with training and professional experience to learn about career pathways available in logistics and related industries — with the goal of establishing a pathway to higher education. Read More →

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A Winning Partnership!

A dual enrollment program between Cypress College and Western High School proved to be a winning partnership earlier this spring at the Orange County Automobile Dealers Association (OCADA) 26th annual Automotive Technology Competition, held March 23 at Hyundai Motor America.

The team of five students from Western high school take automotive courses at Cypress College. The competition prizes included more than $11,000 in Snap-On Tools, $30,000 in scholarships, and a 2018 Hyundai that was won by the Western high school students for their automotive shop, as a result of their first-place team score.

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