Cleveland High School’s Automotive Technology program just received a big boost thanks to a generous donation from Nissan Motor Corporation. The program is now the proud recipient of a 2022 Nissan Pathfinder and a luxury 2022 Infiniti QX60, giving students valuable access to late-model vehicles for real-world learning.
“These late model vehicles will allow our students to build a variety of skills around vehicle maintenance and repair using the latest in car manufacturing technology,” said Randall Stephens, Supervisor of Career Technical Education for Cleveland City Schools. “We are grateful to Nissan Motor Corporation for this generous donation, which strengthens our commitment to preparing students for the workforce.”
Nissan’s salvage donation program is designed to support STEM education and create hands-on CTE experiences for students across the country. At Cleveland High School, this gift means that students will be able to practice on vehicles with advanced systems and technology, better preparing them for the automotive careers of tomorrow.
“Hands-on learning is the heartbeat of our program,” said Cleveland High School Principal Bob Pritchard. “Thanks to Nissan, our students have an incredible opportunity to learn on the kinds of vehicles they’ll see out in the industry. This partnership empowers them to grow their skills and confidence as they prepare for what’s next.”
Dr. Jeff Elliott, Director of Schools for Cleveland City Schools, added, “We believe in giving our students every opportunity to succeed, and partnerships like this help us do just that. Nissan’s investment in our automotive program not only strengthens our classrooms but also helps shape the future workforce right here in Cleveland. We deeply appreciate their commitment to education and to our community.”
Cleveland City Schools is thankful for Nissan’s investment in students and proud of the lasting impact partnerships like this have on the future workforce.