GM Customer Care and Aftersales Donates 90 New Engines to Automotive Technician Training Schools
Donations will help students gain real-world experience on technologies they will see in GM dealerships.
2022-10-04
WARREN, Mich. – As part of its continued support of aspiring GM-certified automotive technicians, General Motors has donated 90 new engines to 51 GM Automotive Service Education Program (ASEP) schools across the country.
The 3.6L V-6 engines were built at the St. Catharines Propulsion plant in Ontario, Canada1 and power the 2018-2020 MY Chevrolet Colorado and Trailblazer. These engine donations are part of ongoing efforts to provide GM ASEP schools with the resources they need to give students real-world training on the latest GM technologies, bridging their experience from the classroom to the dealership service lane.
“Today’s technicians are working on highly technical vehicles and their skills continue to evolve as the industry transforms,” said John Roth, GM global vice president, Customer Care and Aftersales. “We are invested in our GM ASEP schools and annually donate an average of more than 250 newer model vehicles, along with engines, components and tools. When these students have the opportunity to work on our latest technologies in real-time, it can give them a competitive advantage in the workplace and ultimately make our GM dealership experience stronger for our customers.”
New technology is also a competitive advantage for schools, many of which continually face budget restrictions. Having the latest GM technology helps attract students to the program and strengthens their relationships with dealers as students graduate from the program and enter the workforce.
“GM donations, like these engines, help us simulate the dealership setting our students will be working in, so they are knowledgeable and comfortable with the technologies coming in through the service centers today,” said Jerry Burns, GM ASEP program chairperson at Des Moines Area Community College. “Students from our ASEP program have a competitive advantage and most graduate with full-time job offers from a GM dealership.”
Demand for certified, skilled auto technicians is high and the need continues to grow. The 51 GM ASEP schools across the United States deliver advanced automotive service hands-on training, academic coursework and real-world internship experiences to help students prepare for a career as an automotive technician.
In addition to supporting the needs of current students and technicians, GM’s ‘Bring Us Your Talent’ marketing campaign launched last year to help increase consideration of a career in the industry. It highlights how this career path provides an opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology with potential for less student loan debt and a chance to make up to $100,000 annually. To learn more about the many benefits of becoming a GM-certified auto technician, visit bringusyourtalent.com.
1 Globally sourced parts
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