Over the past six months, OSUIT has received the following from GM:
- 14 5.3L V-8 engines
- 2 3.6L V-6 engines
- 2 6-speed automatic transmissions
- 1 2024 GMC Sierra pickup
- 1 2023 Chevrolet Traverse
- 1 2023 Chevrolet Equinox
“What this does for the program is update the components that we are training our students on,” said David Penrod, GM ASEP instructor at OSUIT. “It allows our students to learn about today’s products that we are seeing in the dealerships and GM customers are driving.”
Penrod explained that this support ensures graduates are ready for the modern automotive industry.
“When our students graduate having been able to train on the most recent vehicles and components, they then move into the dealership with the confidence of being able to diagnose and repair customers’ vehicles,” he said.
“These donations show that the partnership between General Motors and OSUIT is strong as we have more donations scheduled to come our way in the next couple of months, including another vehicle and various components,” Penrod said. “We rely on GM to keep us on the forefront of technology with these donations. In return, GM expects us to train technicians to meet the demands of our dealers and customers.”
Students are already putting the new equipment to use.
“The students are excited to get an opportunity to tear into the new engines and transmissions,” Penrod said. “The new vehicles are the key to the success of our students as real-world problems and diagnosis can be addressed in the vehicles.”
OSUIT and the GM ASEP team expressed their appreciation to GM for its continued partnership.
“We just want to say thank you to General Motors, National GM ASEP Manager Anthony Ratkowiak and his team for all they do for our program,” Penrod said.
OSU Institute of Technology is Oklahoma’s leader in applied technical education, offering hands-on, skills-based training tailored to today’s industry needs. Founded in 1946, OSUIT is part of the OSU Polytech initiative centered on workforce development. As part of Oklahoma State University’s land-grant mission, OSUIT delivers world-class polytechnic programs through an industry-aligned, practical approach. With strong industry partnerships and a focus on real-world experience, OSUIT equips graduates with the skills and credentials to succeed in high-demand technical fields.
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