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Learn more about Raritan Valley Community College’s Automotive Technology program at two upcoming Information Sessions, February 23 and March 23, both from 3-4:30 p.m. The events will be held in the College’s new state-of-the-art Workforce Training Center, across from Lot 3, at RVCC’s Branchburg campus.

During the sessions, prospective students will have an opportunity to learn about the innovative and successful program, meet with staff and faculty, and explore the exciting career potential in the field of automotive technology. The Automotive Technology program is partnering with the manufacturing industry to bring specialized training from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA). Program graduates will attain additional industry credentials from Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS), Snap-On, and other industry partners to allow students to stand out to potential employers.

In designing the Automotive Technology program, RVCC’s education team partnered with local employers and expert workers to detail the knowledge, skills, traits and behaviors essential to becoming a successful Automotive Technician. The program, which has been highly praised by area employers, is now providing the ASE student certification testing. This is the nationally recognized automotive technicians’ credentials for assessment of skills.

In the past two years, 90 percent of program graduates have obtained employment in the automotive field. Graduates have worked at manufacturer dealerships, franchise repair shops and privately owned shops. For more information about the program or the Information Sessions, contact Jason Jones, Automotive Program Coordinator, at 908-526-1200, ext. 8507 or jason.jones@raritanval.edu,  or visit www.raritanval.edu/autotech.

Raritan Valley Community College’s main campus is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ. Serving Somerset and Hunterdon County residents for close to 50 years, RVCC is an educational and cultural center that is nationally recognized for its innovative programming, service to the community and environmental leadership. The College offers more than 90 associate degrees and certificates, as well as career training, professional development and personal enrichment courses. RVCC is committed to offering a quality and affordable education through effective teaching, liaisons with the community’s businesses, and state-of-the-art technology. For further information, visit www.raritanval.edu.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 7, 2017

Media contact: Donna Stolzer, 908-526-1200, ext. 8383

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