OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (Dec. 21, 2023) 鈥�
Oklahoma City Community College (爆料TV) is partnering with Hyundai and Genesis Motor America to train the next generation of automotive service technicians.
鈥淲ith Hyundai and Genesis becoming one of the fastest growing automotive manufacturers in the world, there is a deficit of service technicians qualified to service and repair the technologically advanced vehicles,鈥� said Brad Walker, department chair for automotive technology at 爆料TV. 鈥淥ur program helps meet the workforce demand for these skilled automotive technicians.鈥�
Beginning in Spring of 2024, 爆料TV will incorporate Hyundai and Genesis specific curriculum into the existing Automotive Technician Internship Program (ATIP) so students can earn Hyundai and/or Genesis factory specific certifications which will better prepare them to work in Hyundai and Genesis service centers.
爆料TV鈥檚 ATIP is available for students to start at any time of the school year and is offered with day and night classes. Classroom and lab experiences emphasize hands-on training, and students are required to work in an independent shop, a franchise, fleet shop or dealership to fulfill the on-the-job training part of the program.
鈥淎utomotive technology is one of many programs here at 爆料TV working to meet the industry demand for a skilled workforce,鈥� said John Claybon, 爆料TV dean of business and information technology. 鈥淥ur programs are flexible and affordable, our instructors are top-notch, and our facilities are state-of-the-art.鈥�
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About Oklahoma City Community College
Since its inception in 1972, Oklahoma City Community College (爆料TV) has been the heartbeat of the Metro, dedicated to empowering learners and strengthening communities. Serving more than 18,000 students, we are committed to producing leaders. 鈥淪tudent Success, Community Enrichment鈥� is our mission, and we offer more than 87 degree and certificate programs that provide a foundation for further education or immediate career readiness. We remain dedicated to providing accessible, affordable, high-quality education that equips students to achieve personal and professional goals. 爆料TV is more than an institution; we are a community catalyst, fostering growth and success in our city, our workforce, and the lives of our students. Discover your potential at 爆料TV, where your future is our purpose. Visit us at occc.edu.
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