ZEV Training Programs

An an initiative of the California Community College’s Economic and Workforce Development (CCCEWD) program offers an electric vehicle infrastructure training program in partership with the Cerritos AutoSquare.

Provides at least 14 courses such as introduction to electric vehicles, M/D to H/D Brake systems, to diagnosing and repairing electric vehicles.

Provides many resources and lists of school within California including the LA, Orange County, and San Francisco Bay Area.
Connects highschoolers to college and career pathways.

Get Associate Degree in Advanced Transportation Technology
A certificate in Advance Transportation Technology, Alternative Fuel Vehicles, Electric & Hybrid Vehicles
12 courses such as: intro to hybrid/electric, H/D alternative fuels courses etc.

Degrees:

• Electric Vehicle and Fuel Cell Technology Technician (8 courses required to get certificate)
• Alternate Fuels and Advanced Transportation Technology (8 courses required to get certificate)

Program will prepare students for entry level employment with companies that require training in areas such as: electrical systems, engine performance, transmissions, brakes, steering and suspension systems, air conditioning systems, and engine repair.

Los Angeles’ long-time infatuation with the motorcar has made it a leading center in automotive design. Employment opportunities continue to thrive, and the demand for trained automotive technicians in the field continues to increase. The Automotive and Related Technology program trains students to work as professionals in this field, offering instruction in maintenance, diagnosis, and overhaul procedures of electrical and fuel injection systems.

By fulfilling the program requirements, students will have gained the skills necessary to maintain, repair, and diagnose electrical, fuel injection systems, and overhaul procedures, as well as basic shop practices needed to meet industry standards.

Gain Knowledge and skills for maintenance and repair of electrical and electronic systems.

Program allows you to work in high-performing groups and experience industry-standard working conditions necessary to a successful career.

Certificate + Associates Degree

Students with the certificate are qualified to take Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) examination.

Offers Certificates​ in Automotive Technology for:

• Electric Vehicle Technician
• Alternative Fuels and Hybrid/Electric Vehicles

Can obtain a certificate or associate degrees

Partnerships with TESLA & Honda/ ACURA which provides programs for students to join.

The automotive technology program prepares students for employment in the field and provides upgrade opportunities for currently employed personnel. By completing the degree or certificate requirements, the student will gain proficiency in safety practices, automotive service, testing, troubleshooting, brakes, suspension, wheel alignment, engine tune-up, electrical systems, fuel systems (carburetion and fuel injection), emission systems, transmissions, drive trains, engine repair, engine rebuilding, automotive machining, or air conditioning. Competencies will be assessed regularly in accordance with Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) standards. A student completing degree or certificate requirements may expect to enter industry as a technician in automotive service, repair, tune-up, smog certification, or automotive air conditioning.

This course explores the use of hybrid and electric battery power for vehicle transportation. Topics will include safety when using high voltage, maintenance, drivability, inverter, Direct Current to Alternating Current (DC/AC), power transfer, and battery technology. The physics of battery storage, hybrid generation systems, electric vehicle applications and their integrated systems from various manufacturers will be presented. Hybrid and high voltage service and maintenance procedures will also be discussed. Students will develop the knowledge and skills to complete the L-3 Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) exam.

Helps workforce development and training entities to expand their current programs, and develop new programs to support workers in California’s zero-emission vehicle and zero-emission vehicle infrastructure sectors

• Clean Transportation Program- investing in manufacturing and workforce training and development, working with a variety of public and private partner, invests also in public and fleets vehicles
• Low Carbon Fuel Production Program
• School Bus Replacement Program

Provides a list of grants
Featured in many initiatives: all to provide work to those who can’t obtain work (i.e. the formerly incarcerated, etc).
HIGH ROAD – increase access to good jobs, create pathways for job growth, meet regional industry needs and center worker voice.
Contains a list of all workforce development boards.

Collaborate with local Workforce Centers and create partnerships with partnerships with organizations to train and hire

1. Community Development: establish basic knowledge around EV Charging Station Operations and Maintenance
2. Reskill Track: seek to identify EVSE Technicians in their community
3. EVSE TECHNICIAN: maintain their EV Charging infrastructure

Provides training in alternative fuel, hybrid, electric and fuel cell vehicle technology. Jobs include gaseous fuels technician in both automotive light duty and medium-heavy trucks, including transit buses and heavy equipment, hybrid technician, and electric vehicle technician.

TUITION FREE for qualified candidates who are eligible to get training under the EDD and WIA funding

Automotive Technology (associate or certificate)

Intro to Hybrid, Electric and Fuel-cell Vehicle Technology (one of the classes)

ESB TECHNICIAN TRAINING:
app- instead of online courses
10- 15 minutes of training each day and the app learns what your method of learning.
Parterned up many high schools and colleges to make and provide electric school buses.
Cerritos Community College: Provides training

This program provides comprehensive training for the installation of EVSE equipment.

All EVITP Certified Electricians must pass a certification exam for proof of knowledge and skill.

Also provides a list of contractors in all the states.

The Electrical Technology program is intended to provide students with the opportunity to begin a career in the electrical technology occupation. The courses will provide the students with exposure to residential, commercial and industrial electrical techniques and practices. This exposure will provide them with the versatile job skills to build upon and flex during changing economic conditions.

Have workers who are being trained in the energy field and find work placements for them.

Prioritizes low disadvantage communities/schools.
Provides training for students (high schoolers) and teachers on resources, energy efficiency, clean energy, and energy fundamentals
190+ lessons, lab days, stem fairs, conferences & workshops.
ENERGY fellows: High schoolers who will do 150 hours of community service.

List of courses that help you get a NAABCEP, but they also offer a wider range of courses.

If you live in the United States, almost every single thing you eat, wear or use has been transported by diesel powered vehicles and alternative/green power plants.
New EPA/CARB regulations have impacted the fuel technology and energy source/design used. Trucks, trains, buses and many other medium and heavy duty vehicles have evolved to match today’s more stringent clean air emission standards. Graduates of the Diesel Technology program are well paid and have a diverse choice of areas in which to specialize. In recent years, the demand from local employers has exceeded our supply of qualified graduates as the program continues to grow.

After successful completion of the program requirements, students will become proficient in all aspects of diesel engine fundamentals, electrical components, fuel systems, overhaul procedures, air brake system and the construction and operation of diesel engines.
(Formerly Diesel and Related Technology)

The Heavy/Medium Duty Truck Technology program offers students high technology training and skills that may be utilized for immediate employment after certificate completion. Students will receive training in various subjects including brake and suspension, computer-controlled engines, emphasis in electrical and heavy-duty maintenance. Students working for certificates must have a basic knowledge of arithmetic, reading and writing in order to learn and work in the occupations they select.

Partners up with California Workforce Development Board

Work in – Ports, Healthcare, Public Sector, public transit, etc.

They cover basic, intermediate and advanced level training of these vehicles including the different configurations used in the automotive, transit and trucking industries. These skills will prepare an individual for entry-level employment or career advancement in the maintenance and repair of hybrid vehicles in all sectors of the transportation industry.

Offers training programs and services to elegible adults and youth in the community.

Training Services offers on the job training.

Adult Work Experience Program: Helps job seekers obtain skills that are needded for one to succeed in the workplace. The workers also get experience and paid.

Enhancement and expansion of existing battery electric trucks training efforts through Rio Hondo College and San Bernardino Valley College.
Rio Hondo and SBVC are also working with the Volvo LIGHTS team to design a training program with fire departments within the Inland Empire communities—including San Bernardino County (which covers the TEC Fontana dealership), Chino and Ontario—to ensure that the region’s first responders are fully prepared to safely respond in case of an incident or accident involving a heavy-duty battery-electric vehicle (H/D BEV).

Business Development Training Course (application open now)
During this free six-week training, 30 participants will gain an understanding of the sales cycle, market fit and business discovery, and the use of business canvas models. Participants are paired with LACI startups and partners for paid internships and job opportunities.

Page 40 provides an overview of partenrships and training procedures.
Partnership with EVSE workforce and labor with National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), and Jobs to Move America (JMA).
Many existing apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs in AFC-adjacent communities can be leveraged to transform and train a new EVSE workforce.
Will use EVITP trained and certified workers as well.

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RE100: Introduction to Renewable Energy or RE101: Fundamental Math for Solar Applications choose one of the two
Delivers hands-on experience, safety, and technical skills solar training
Earn a NABCEP certificate – (The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners)

The Tech 4700 course has prerequistes.
There are other courses related to advanced transportation i.e.) EE 5320 – Vehicle Electrification

(Electric buses)
Its mission is to assist the industry as it recruits, hires, trains, and retains the diverse workforce needed now and in the future.
Provides: Technical assistance ,workforce strategic planning and support , targeted training development, expertise on collaborated partenerships .
Under resources: Provides webinars, reports, and news of transit updates.

LOCAL 675 is a Union representing workers in the oil, chemical, bedding, carwash, paper and electric bus manufacturing industries.
Partners up with LA Conty WDACs, JMA, and Proterra to build electric buses.
They will develop a pre-hire training program and an apprenticeship program as well.

Designing a hub/ depot where EV’s can charge, receive maintenance, and a place where drivers can get food.