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Complimentary EV & Clean Tech Training

For Auto Technicians

Empower Your Workforce.
Prepare for the Future of Automotive Service.
Learn More & Reserve Your Spot

Why Employers Should Participate

The transition to electric and hybrid vehicles is already changing service departments. This program helps employers prepare their existing workforce for the next generation of automotive service.

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Future-Proof Your Workforce

Help your technicians build the skills needed to safely service electric, hybrid, and clean transportation vehicles.

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Reduce Hiring Costs

Upskill the employees you already trust instead of relying only on outside recruiting for specialized EV service talent.

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Prepare for EV Demand

Build service capacity as more customers, fleets, and businesses transition to electric and hybrid vehicles.

  • No cost to eligible employers
  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Retain and upskill existing staff
  • Prepare for EV service growth
  • Support employee development
  • Explore reimbursement for existing internal training

No-Cost Training for Eligible Employers & Incumbent Workers

Through a partnership between the South County Economic Development Council (SCEDC) and Southwestern College, automotive employers can provide existing technicians with specialized training in:

  • High Voltage Safety
  • Electric Vehicle Systems & Operations
  • Hybrid & Battery Electric Vehicle Diagnostics
  • EV Maintenance & Repair
  • Emerging Clean Transportation Technologies

Automotive technicians in electric vehicle training

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Flexible Training Schedule

  • Begins August 2026
  • Available through January 2028
  • Multiple cohorts offered across three academic years
  • Hybrid and in-person learning options
  • Learn at your own pace
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Industry-Recognized Training

Participants will be prepared for:

  • ASE xEV Certification
  • ASE L3 Light Duty Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Certification
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Designed For

  • Automotive Service Technicians
  • Dealership Service Departments
  • Fleet Maintenance Professionals
  • Automotive Employers Looking to Upskill Staff
  • Municipal Fleets
  • Transportation Companies
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Special Employer Opportunity

Already providing EV training in-house? Eligible employers may qualify to have portions of their existing training costs offset through the California Employment Training Panel (ETP) Program.

Invest in your team.
Drive the future.

Learn More & Reserve
Your Spots

Alejandra Ruiz
South County Economic Development Council

alejandra@southcountyedc.com
619.424.5143

EV and clean tech training

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Train Today's Technicians for Tomorrow's Vehicles.
Funded through the California Employment Training Panel (ETP) Program. This training is provided at no cost to eligible employers and incumbent workers who meet ETP program requirements.