Stuckey Automotive donated two preowned vehicles to the Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center (GACTC) to offer automotive students hands-on learning to examine, diagnose, and repair advanced computing platforms available in newer models on the road today. (Pictured, left to right: Michael Selvenis, GACTC; Matt Stuckey; Nanette Anslinger and Eric Palmer, GACTC).

GACTC students in the Automotive Technology, Collision Repair & Refinishing Technology, and Automotive/Diesel Technology programs will be able to work on two preowned Ford models, a Ford Fiesta and Ford Escape, as examples of modern, computer-driven vehicles with heavy levels of electronics and infotainment systems.

“Computerization has revolutionized how vehicles work and how technicians assess and manage repairs. The donated vehicles are a resource to help students acquire skills needed to adapt to the future of automotive technology. Together with the GACTC, we can help these young men and women become even more marketable in a competitive environment – and that’s just what every student deserves,” said Matt Stuckey, President of Stuckey Automotive.

Eric Palmer, Executive Director of the GACTC, noted that the school depends on industry partners like Stuckey Automotive for feedback to help keep programs current, and that the school strives to provide up-to-date, hands-on opportunities for students in technology-driven programs.

“These vehicles will allow us to introduce the next level of technology to our automotive students so they can be proficient, up-to-date technicians when they leave us – and maybe even go to work at one of the Stuckey Automotive service centers,” Palmer added. “We are so grateful to Stuckey Automotive for this generous donation.”