$3.5 Million Award to Increase Career Awareness in the Clean Fuels Transportation Field for High School Students
The Advanced Transportation and Logistics Sector of the California Community Colleges was awarded $3.5 million by the California Energy Commission to increase career awareness in the clean fuels transportation field for high school students in underserved communities — regions impacted by poor air quality and those serving minority populations.
51 Funded High School Programs Offer Clean Fuels Technology Training
A total of 51 funded high school programs will offer clean fuels technology training to students, introduce opportunities to students who may not have considered a career in clean fuels transportation, and encourage interested students to matriculate into well-established community college programs to continue their studies.
Switch Lab™ Electric Vehicle Kits
Each high school received funding to purchase Switch electric vehicle kit, which comes with curriculum for teachers to use in their classrooms. High school teachers are also paired with community college instructors from nearby schools who serve as partners throughout the process, beginning with an intensive train-the-trainer program hosted by Switch Vehicles. High schools can also use funding to purchase needed equipment and tooling for lab instruction and to register their students to participate in local automotive competitions.
