New State-of-the-Art Automotive Technology Equipment
Maui Community College (MCC) Automotive
Mechanics Technology (AMT) Department and Rural Development Project
(RDP) are happy to announce the arrival of new automotive equipment for
students pursuing an Associate Degree or Certificate of Achievement.
Also available are specialty Certificate of Competence in Brakes,
Heating and Air Conditioning, or Suspension and Steering. The new
equipment and supplies will further AMT meeting certification standards
and properly train students with the appropriate automotive technology
needed in the workplace.
Some of the new state-of-the-art
equipment purchased to meet industry standards are:
• Hunter Wheel Alignment Computerized
Sensor Camera and Scissor Rack System
Additional equipment and supplies were
purchased to enhance the educational training of AMT students by
updating or acquiring new instructional tools for the classroom.
Funding for the new automotive equipment
and supplies totaling over $178,00 was provided 100% through federal
grants from the U.S. Department of Labor, and administered by the Maui
region RDP personnel.
Special thank you to State of Hawai’i
Senator Daniel Inouye, who was instrumental in establishing the Hawai’i
Rural Development Project on Lana’i in 1997 for the purpose of
developing the rural workforce and economy in Hawai’i, and now, has
grown to include all major islands.
Special mahalo nui to MCC Media Center
personnel for their knowledgeable advice and assistance with the design
and installation of equipment process at AMT.
Rural
Development Project (RDP) is an equal opportunity/affirmative
action organization/institution and is committed to a policy of
nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, religion, color,
national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, arrest and
court record, sexual orientation, or status as a covered veteran.
This policy covers academic considerations such as admission and
access to, and participation and treatment in, the University of
Hawai'i programs, activities, and services. With regard to
employment, RDP is committed to equal opportunity in all personnel
actions such as recruitment, hiring, promotion, and compensation.
Sexual harassment and other forms of discrimination are prohibited
under RDP policy.
Funding provided by the U.S.
Department of Labor managed by the Hawai'i Rural Development Project
