Department News
Making upgrades: CJ Tremper shifts from improving vehicles to enhancing students’ futures
Tue, Sep 8th, 2020
“When the opportunity came along to work at Alfred State, it seemed like the perfect fit,” he said. “I could take the experience that I had in the industry, that started with my degree from Alfred State, and pass it along to the next generation of students that are working toward being technicians themselves.”
ASC ranked top five in US for students seeking several in-demand majors
Thu, Nov 21st, 2019
With an emphasis on hands-on, real-world learning, Alfred State College students in the School of Applied Technology are well prepared for the jobs they want after only two years of study.
Auto Trades program gets a ‘lift’ from generous alum
Fri, Aug 30th, 2019
“The lift is an incredibly generous donation that will be used for educational and campus support purposes for many years to come,” Eric Wilmot said.
Alfred State runs another ‘Great Race’
Wed, Jul 10th, 2019
A team of Pioneers once again had an amazing time competing in the thrilling classic car competition. The 2019 event took place from June 22-30, beginning in Riverside, CA, and continuing about 2,300 miles north until the final finish line in Tacoma, WA.
Alfred State students race to success at Green Grand Prix
Tue, Apr 30th, 2019
Alfred State Automotive Trades students had an excellent showing at the annual Toyota Green Grand Prix at Watkins Glen International Raceway earlier this month. The Pioneers assisted other racers and ended up earning individual and team awards in several different categories.
NFTA donates bus to Alfred State for hands-on learning opportunity
Fri, Dec 14th, 2018
Students in Alfred State College’s heavy equipment: truck and diesel technician program are now able to take their applied learning to the next level thanks to a recent bus donation by the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA).
Gearing up for Great Race
Tue, Jun 5th, 2018
This year’s race will be even “greater” than in the past for the school, however, as Alfred State will not only compete, but it will also see one Pioneer alum follow in some very important and historic tracks laid out by his great-grandfather.
ASC competes in Green Grand Prix
Wed, May 2nd, 2018
According to Eric Wilmot, chair of the Automotive Trades Department, the college entered six vehicles in the competition, four of which belong to the school, and two others that are student-owned. Students drove or co-drove the cars, while everyone had volunteer duties that involved assisting the Green Grand Prix organizers with fueling, tech inspections, and set-up.
Engine donation provides excellent hands-on learning opportunity
Wed, Mar 7th, 2018
Utica General Peterbilt donated a PACCAR engine to Alfred State in the fall semester, and Joe Morrison, a fleet service manager, recently visited the School of Applied Technology campus in Wellsville to provide students with training on the engine.
ASC program awarded Polaris dealer number
Wed, Jan 31st, 2018
Motorcycle and power sports technology students now have access to the same training and certification programs offered to Polaris dealers.