Automotive students at Gateway Community & Technical College will get hands-on experience with a late-model vehicle thanks to the donation of a 2023 Hyundai Tucson.
Jeff Wyler Automotive Family
donated the SUV for use in Gateway’s automotive technology program, according to a community announcement. Students will use the vehicle to develop practical skills working with the technology and systems found in newer vehicles.Modern vehicles can include advanced engine systems, driver-assistance features and networked electronic controls. The Tucson will join Gateway's fleet of training vehicles, allowing students to work with current vehicle components and diagnostic technology.
Gateway's automotive technology program prepares graduates for Automotive
Service Excellence industry credentials and careers at automobile dealerships, independent repair facilities and transportation fleets.
"We are deeply grateful to the Jeff Wyler Automotive Family for their investment in our students and our program," Rodney Foltz, assistant dean and assistant professor of diesel technology at Gateway, said in the announcement. "Having access to modern vehicles ensures our graduates step directly into the workforce with the relevant, real-world experience that today’s employers demand."
Vehicle donation supports future automotive technicians
Jeff Wyler Automotive Family CEO David Wyler said the company wants to support students preparing for automotive careers as vehicle technology advances.
"As vehicle technology continues to advance, the need for skilled technicians who understand these systems is greater than ever," Wyler said. "Donations like this help students gain valuable hands-on experience with the vehicles and technology they will encounter in the workplace."
A donation ceremony is planned at the Jeff Wyler Automotive Family corporate offices on Oct. 20 from 9-10 a.m.
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