Tesla to train a new generation of EV technicians

Prior to the new program, Tesla had mainly been recruiting technicians who have been working for other automakers or coming out of training programs where they mainly worked on internal combustion engines. Of course, electric cars have several components in common with gas-powered cars, but the powertrains are entirely different and it requires a significant amount of training to service them even for an experienced auto technician. Tesla has been conducting that training internally for all its service technicians across over 100 service centres around the world. Now the automaker is partnering with colleges to offer the training to students before starting to work at Tesla. The 12-week long training program is already underway at Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte, North Carolina, where the first class fo 13 students are going to graduate next week, and at Rio Hondo College in Whitter, California. After the program, Tesla helps place graduates at service locations across North America.