Rockdale Career Academy has partnered with Rivian on a career pathway for graduates. Rivian technical trade instructor Jimmy Cruz said the program runs for 24 weeks and pays interns $24 an hour.
The pathway connects with the academy’s three-year automotive technology program, which is designed to prepare students for automotive repair careers, teacher Mark Whitaker said. Whitaker helped launch the program this year.
Whitaker said graduates earn Automotive Service Excellence certification. Students are expected to learn tire changes and rotations, maintenance, and basic electrical diagnosis.
Some students also take an electric vehicle and hybrid dual-enrollment program that can provide college credit at Georgia Piedmont Technical College.
Marcus Jones
News Now Georgia
