Success Begins with HCC Automotive

Jason Wright, a 2005 Automotive Systems Technology graduate, currently is working at Alan Vester Nissan as an alignment technician.  Jason has always been interested in cars, and when he discovered the program at HCC, he knew that it was where he wanted to be.  After completing the program, Jason quickly found employment at Alan Vester Nissan.  “I am very proud of Jason and all that he has accomplished.” Says his former instructor, Hunter Taylor, “He is not only an outstanding automotive tech, but also an outstanding person, and I know that he will do well with all he chooses to do.  I am thankful that I had the opportunity to work with him at Halifax Community College.”  

HCC offers a one year diploma that prepares graduates to be  entry-level automotive technicians. 

Halifax Community College has also been the starting point for two Quality Pontiac/ Bone's Toyota Technicians.   1994 Graduate Greg Angoglia and 2003 Graduate Dave Griffies are two members of their team of well-trained and highly qualified automotive technicians.   Greg is currently a General Motors and Toyota trained technician, and Dave is a General Motors trained technician. 

“We have two graduates, Greg Angoglia and Dave Griffies, from the automotive program at HCC,.” Says Quality Pontiac/Bone's Toyota Service Manager Steve Holliday, “Both technicians are doing outstanding work, and we know that a large part of that is their education.  The main thing about this business now is training, and the community college program gives them (their students) an “up-and-above” over everyone else that tries to come into the industry.”

“This is a very profitable career to be in, and the community college has an excellent program.  It taught me what I need to know to get started in this career.” Says Dave Griffies.