11-10-2024 2:17pm

RVCC Automotive Technology Program Receives National Award

Donnella Tilery Editor

[Photo caption]: Students in RVCC’s Automotive Technology program, which has been honored with the ATMC National Excellence in Training Award.

Raritan Valley Community College’s Automotive Technology Associate of Applied Science (AAS) program has been honored with the ASE Training Managers Council’s (ATMC) National Excellence in Training Award. RVCC is one of three programs in the country to be recognized.

The annual awards highlight outstanding or innovative training programs designed for the Automotive and Truck Industry and shine a spotlight on the importance of training to the success of the industry.

The 2024 ATMC National Excellence in Training Awards were officially announced at the organization’s November 6 reception, held at AAPEX in Las Vegas. The submissions were judged by an ATMC panel, and awards were made to the top three programs that meet a prescribed level of excellence based upon the following criteria:

Program Overview
Needs Analysis
Learning Objectives
Program Elements/Materials
Delivery Methods
Measurement of Intended Outcome
Program Sustainment/Maintenance
The annual awards highlight outstanding or innovative training programs

The ASE Training Managers Council was founded in 1984 as a non-profit organization designed to promote the advancement of training and professional development within the automotive service industry. Reorganized in 2009 as a member of the ASE family of organizations, the ATMC continues to help members stay abreast of innovations in training by facilitating interaction among its members.

RVCC offers a one-year Certificate program and a two-year AAS degree in Automotive Technology. For additional information about either program, as well as an evening training option, contact Sara Heller at sara.heller@raritanval.edu or visit https://www.raritanval.edu/career-training/career-training-programs/automotive-technology.

RVCC is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ. For further information, visit www.raritanval.edu.