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Bronx Community College\u2019s Automotive Technology program received a $60K grant from General Motors to further incorporate training on electric vehicles into the curriculum. <\/p>\n
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\t\tBronx Community College\u2019s Automotive Technology Program<\/a>, with 250 students and growing, is modernizing its offerings with a $60,000 grant from General Motors (GM).\u00a0 Reach Emily Swanson at\u00a0eswanson@schnepsmedia.com<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0(646) 717-0015<\/a>. For more coverage, subscribe to our\u00a0newsletter<\/a>\u00a0and follow us on\u00a0Twitter<\/a>,\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Instagram<\/a>!<\/p>\n \t
\nThe grant from the GM-funded EmployED Initiative will expand the electric vehicle curriculum and fund supplies, student stipends and additional instructors.
\nThe BCC automotive program, unique within the CUNY system, offers Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees and certificates in Automotive Technology, preparing students for entry-level jobs in auto shops.\u00a0
\nStudents receive hands-on training in electric vehicle maintenance and operation in the state-of-the-art Patterson Garage<\/a>, which in 2023 received a $9 million grant from Gov. Kathy Hochul to upgrade the facility.
\n\u201cAt Bronx Community College, we believe the future of transportation begins in the classroom,\u201d said Clement Drummond, director of automotive technology at BCC, in a statement. \u201cBy expanding our EV curriculum and connecting students to real-world apprenticeships, we are preparing graduates to lead the next generation of mobility.\u201d
\nGraduates of this program will likely be in high demand in the years to come. The job outlook for automotive service technicians and mechanics<\/a> is projected to remain strong through 2034, with 4% growth and about 70,000 openings per year at a median annual salary of $49,670, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.\u00a0
\nAs electric vehicles become more affordable and demand for them increases, so will the pay for those trained in repair. Salaries for dedicated electric vehicle mechanics can be as high as $90,000, according to the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority<\/a>.
\n\u201cGeneral Motors recognizes the urgent need for workforce development across the nation,\u201d said David Massaron, vice president of infrastructure and corporate citizenship at GM.
\n\u201cThrough our investment of more than $1.5 million in the AACC EmployED initiative, we are empowering community colleges to build strong career pathways and prepare the next generation of skilled professionals for today\u2019s evolving workforce.\u201d<\/p>\n