The Greater Los Angeles New Car Dealers Association donated $10,000 to the Citrus automotive technology program in February.
In a press release by Citrus College, GLANCDA is a group of factory-franchised dealers that provide educational assistance to communities through Los Angeles County.
It was established in 1907.
The donation was made possible through the efforts of Robb Hernandez, president of the Camino Real Chevrolet auto dealership in Monterey Park, and Bob Smith, executive director of GLANCDA.
The Citrus automotive program, in partnership with Toyota Technician Training and Education Network and GearWrench, will use the money donated to buy hand tools and toolboxes for two Citrus College students who currently work at GLANCDA-sanctioned dealerships in Los Angeles.
The Automotive Technology Program has received multiple $10,000 donations from GLANCDA, which over the years have been used to purchase 15 laptops and other hardware items.
The donation has also been used to purchase software to assist Citrus College students in using cutting-edge applications present in many contemporary vehicles.
In the press release, automotive instructor Priscilla Englert said cars and trucks are becoming more sophisticated, and technicians need “more specialty tools” to get ahead in the game.
Englert said the support from industry partners such as GLANCDA, Toyota T-TEN and GearWrench helps the program achieve and sustain its mission to provide students with the most modern training and support, giving them a competitive advantage in their careers.
Superintendent/President Greg Schulz thanked the donors for their immense contribution to improving the educational experience of many automotive technology students at Citrus.
