GARDNER – Subaru, in collaboration with Patrick Subaru, North Reading Subaru, and Subaru of New England, has donated a brand-new 2024 Crosstrek to Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC). This donation underscores Subaru’s commitment to fostering educational excellence and supporting the next generation of automotive professionals.
“We have had a long partnership with Subaru and this generous donation is going to pave the way for the next generation of automotive technicians. The 2024 Crosstrek exposes our students to the newest technology available on the market and will enhance their learning tremendously. This wouldn’t have been possible without our partnership with Subaru and their investment in student learning at MWCC,” said Eric Almeida, professor and automotive program director.
Representatives from Subaru and MWCC, including Rebecca Carr, Community Love Promise manager at Subaru of New England, Jeff LeClair, Subaru University educational manager at Subaru of New England, and Dan Enderle, district parts and service manager at Subaru of New England, were on hand for the delivery of the vehicle on April 24 at the MWCC Automotive facility in Gardner.
Carr expressed Subaru’s dedication to making a positive impact through education, stating, “This is part of Subaru’s Love Promise to help make the world a better place through providing quality education opportunities. We are happy to provide a new 2024 Subaru to allow students to learn and enhance their career pathways.”
LeClair highlighted the significance of the partnership between Subaru and MWCC, emphasizing the importance of equipping students with the tools they need to excel in their careers.
“We are pleased to be partnered with the MWCC Automotive Technology Department and hope that this donation will better equip students to develop career tools and learn trending customer needs,” LeClair said. “Subaru has a long history with the college and feels privileged to be part of mentoring the next generation of skilled trades professionals.”
Enderle underscored Subaru’s commitment to its workforce and customers, stating, “Subaru is a major contender and trusted brand that operates as a family unit. We hope and look forward to MWCC graduates becoming part of the Subaru family and continuing the important impact that technicians have with the customer experience. Technicians are a main focus because of the great depth and value they add to the Subaru family.”
Student Rebecca Buell said, “It was nice getting a chance to network with the Subaru partners. The care and investment they put into student learning is incredible. Through the donation of the beautiful Crosstrek, the emphasis they place on job training, and exposure through cooperative work placements, it has been amazing to be a part of it.”
The MWCC Automotive Technology Program is dedicated to providing students with comprehensive training and preparation for careers in automotive service and repair. The addition of the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek to the program’s fleet will undoubtedly contribute to the success of its students and reinforce MWCC’s position as a leader in automotive education.
For more information about the MWCC Automotive Technology Program and how to support its mission, visit mwcc.edu.