AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Malcolm Cunningham Automotive Group has pledged $100,000 to support the Augusta Tech’s Automotive Institute.
At 65,000 square feet, the Automotive Institute will dwarf the college’s current 10,000-square-foot automotive training space, according to a press release.
“Malcolm Cunningham has a deep commitment to supporting workforce development here in Augusta,” said President of Augusta Tech Dr. Jermaine Whirl. “This significant investment will ensure that students will be able to receive top-notch training as automotive technicians and launch lucrative careers right here in the CSRA. We are also deeply honored that Mr. Cunningham’s General Manager Mr. Derric Terrentine has served on Augusta Tech’s Board of Directors for several years.”
“As the owner of Malcolm Cunningham Automotive Group, Inc., I am proud to support Augusta Technical College and its dedication to empowering students and building a brighter future for our community and businesses,” stated Malcolm Cunningham.
On Monday, we learned the Georgia Power Foundation has awarded $250,000 to support the Automotive Institute.
Once completed, the university says the new training center will provide workforce training for more than 1,000 skilled technicians each year in the high-demand automotive and auto body fields.
“We are so pleased with the tremendous support Augusta Tech has always received from our partners at Georgia Power,” said Dr. Jermaine Whirl, president of Augusta Tech. “They have a strong commitment to empowering our community.”
Whirl says this investment in the Automotive Institute will help ensure that students will be able to access lucrative jobs, build sustainable careers to take care of their families and build stronger communities.
The Automotive Institute will be located at 1122 Walton Way, the former site of Johnson Cadillac.
The facility will offer diploma and technical certificates of credit programs in automotive technology, covering combustion, electric, hybrid and diesel engines.
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