The Future of
Auto Tech

Started working, at age 8 — in restaurants. Went to Los Medanos College; stopped classes during Great Recession but returned

First female Service Technician for Audi Concord; they now have 3 female technicians

Next Steps: Back to LMC and then Mechanical Engineering.

"As a long-time trusted advisor to community colleges, I continue to be impressed with their dedication to creating programs that train the next generation of auto workers with the skills that employers, like me, need. I’ve hired three full-time employees trained by the colleges and continue to rely on them to elevate our industry by developing a highly motivated workforce."

“My experience with community college students, and we’ve hired 9 of them, is that the colleges do a really good job of preparing the students. They have spent time actually working on vehicles, not just a classroom emphasis.”

“Community colleges are really engaged and stay in touch with local businesses. They maintain these good relationships to help prepare the students before they graduate. That helps them get well trained and have the skills to get started off right when they get hired.”

“As employers in the auto industry, we believe it’s critical to help mentor and guide the next generation of auto technicians so they are ready with the technical skills to grow into long-term careers. We’ve hired California community college students for our 12 stores because the instructors teach to industry standards that are important for students to learn.”

The future is already here and as the months, not years, go by, more and more advancements in the transportation industry arise. Tesla, more than ever, needs technicians who are looking to challenge the status quo, understand and accept the everchanging landscape of the industry and are excited to be a part of this movement. Without the Community Colleges providing a well-trained pipeline of their grads, the growing need of technicians will be beyond reach. Programs like Autonomous Driver Assisted Systems, IoT and remote diagnostics, prepare students to easily have the solutions for the present and future problems that automobiles will encounter. Our partnerships with community colleges are integral to the future growth of our workforce population!