Subaru of America in partnership with Respond of Camden, NJ is bringing auto shop training that U.S. schools have largely abandoned. The companies will open a new Respond Repair Shop in North Camden, with new shop equipment donated by Subaru. The goal is to train secondary and post-secondary students for possible future employment at 620 Subaru retailers nationwide.
Respond’s automotive training program will become part of Subaru-U, granting students access to Subaru web-based training and other benefits that will help them achieve ASE and Subaru Maintenance Tech Certification. Through this deal, Subaru and its retailers, with Respond are taking an active training role in shaping the local auto technicians of tomorrow.
“Subaru and Respond Inc. share the goal of improving the welfare and employability of the local community and we hope our training partnership will lead to increased opportunities for students and potential job placement at local Subaru retailers,” said Thomas J. Doll, president and chief operating officer, Subaru of America.
Subaru-U and Respond’s partnership will offer Camden locals the opportunity to experience the entry level training required of all Subaru technicians. Students will also have an opportunity to participate in 90-day internships on a rotating basis in both the new Respond Repair Shop and the Subaru of America Shop with successful students earning both ASE and Subaru Maintenance Tech Certifications.
The new retail repair shop will join Respond’s other charitable operations in Camden City and Camden County, including ten child development centers, a senior center, property maintenance, a homeless day center and 75 transitional housing units, helping more than 800 families and children annually.
For more information on the training email Subaru-U@subaru.com.
