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 →