MB Campus Program at Cerritos College Brings Mercedes-Benz to Automotive Curriculum
Auto Program Receives Mercedes-Benz E300 Donation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 2, 2020
Media Contact:Aya Abelon, Public Affairs
NORWALK, Calif. – November 2, 2020 – Cerritos College's Automotive Import Technician Training Program (ITTP) recently
received an E300 sedan donated by Mercedes-Benz USA. In addition to the E300, Mercedes-Benz
USA also donated a diagnostic tool that gives students access to web-based training
materials for Mercedes-Benz technicians. Both donations will be used by the students
for valuable hands-on training.
Since 2019, Cerritos College has been a participant in Mercedes-Benz USA’s MB Campus
program, which helps train students who aspire to become Mercedes-Benz Registered
Technicians. The MB Campus program at Cerritos College is sponsored by Mercedes-Benz
of Anaheim. The College is the only automotive program in Southern California to offer
MB Campus as part of its curriculum.
Service and Parts Director Mike Dehdashti and Shop Foreman Dan Smith from Mercedes- Benz of Anaheim presented the vehicle to the College's Automotive Instructor Leonard Glick.
“This is a great opportunity for our automotive students to learn about Mercedes-Benz with the possibility of future employment opportunities at one of its dealerships,” said Leonard Glick, ITTP Coordinator. “We are very appreciative of Mercedes-Benz of Anaheim and Mercedes-Benz USA for their generous donation and their support for our students.”
The ITTP is a two-year automotive program designed to upgrade the technical competency and professionalism of entry-level dealership technicians. Its curriculum is designed collaboratively between various automakers and Cerritos College. The ITTP involves not only attending classroom lectures and laboratories on import products at the college, but also requires the student to gain work experience during their course of study at an import auto dealership. For more information about the ITTP and the MB Campus program, please contact Leonard Glick, ITTP coordinator at lglick@cerritos.edu.
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