The Connecticut State Community College Gateway (CT State Gateway) Automotive Technology Program received a $350,000 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program. The grant will fund the development of a stackable certificate program in hybrid and electric vehicle operation, safety, maintenance, diagnosis, and repair. The program aims to prepare the next generation of automotive technicians with the skills to service electric and hybrid vehicles, in response to the rapidly growing adoption of these technologies in the New England region. Key project goals include creating the EV certificate curriculum, providing professional development for college faculty and high school teachers, establishing an industry leadership team, and developing a roadmap to increase student awareness and enrollment in the EV technician programs, with a target of recruiting 40 students over the 3-year project period. The project will also strengthen partnerships with local, regional, and state employers in the automotive industry.
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