Rogue Community College's Automotive Department is driving workforce development forward by donating surplus vehicles to three area high schools -- Grants Pass, Illinois Valley and Phoenix -- to support their automotive programs.
As RCC continues to expand its Automotive Technology Program, the department identified vehicles no longer needed as lab aids and saw an opportunity to benefit local students.
By partnering with high school automotive programs in Josephine and Jackson counties, RCC is helping to provide the next generation of technicians with hands-on training resources.
Stephen Phelps, RCC's Dean of Applied Technology and Visual Arts, said "by donating these vehicles, we're helping high school students gain real-world experience, preparing them for success in the automotive industry and beyond."
While some of the donated vehicles were not in running condition, Goodfellas Towing -- a Josephine County-based business -- generously volunteered their services to transport the vehicles, ensuring they reached their new homes.
RCC's Automotive Technology Program is nationally-accredited by the Automotive Service Excellence Education Foundation and provides students with cutting-edge training in automotive diagnostics, repair and technology.
