Automotive Trades

“This is one of many examples of how people and groups have supported Alfred State. In turn, we are able to make use of this great support to provide educational excellence to students.”

Dr. Steven Mauro

“This new space will allow us to continue our growth trajectory at Alfred State, and in this case, literally place them in the driver’s seat to become a pro. This is all part of our continued investment in our students to give them the latest technology that makes them so in demand upon graduation.”

Steve Mauro

This is a cool event, and our students have a whole bunch of fun getting to work on expensive cars in their college class. It is their first experience getting into a car and doing a full check on a brand-new car and making sure it is ready to hit the racetrack.”

Caryl Koch

“We can bring the cutaway car into a lab, and everybody can stand around it and see what we're doing. We're seeing the actual car and it's going to allow us to do it as a training opportunity for 20 plus students at a time.”

Brad Smith

“Everything that I learned at Alfred State, I use on a day-to-day basis. From changing tires to engine repairs and electrical diagnostic I feel like I was more than prepared from the beginning at Pooler.”

Noah Springer

“I like fixing things and getting to see the finished product. I am putting on a whole new body panel on the back of a car. After it is done, you will be able to see the complete car and it will look like new again.”

Landon Spoonhower

“This is a great field to be in; this is going to take you very far in life, and you’re going to always have something to work on."

Jalon Rainey

“It is a good feeling knowing that I can take a wrecked car and make it safe again for a family to drive it. It is satisfying to know we can do that here. Many of my classmates will have the same opportunity throughout the school year.” 

Landon Spoonhower

“I was given the opportunity to go to Laguna Seca for the Lamborghini Super Trofeo series with my team on graduation day. When all my classmates were walking, I was on pit lane with my car watching it roll out for race one.” 

Trevor Griffin

“This grant will allow us to expand the great work we are doing in these programs already. I am looking forward to adding skilled professionals to a much-needed career path.”  

Steve Mauro