Hyundai Motor America has donated a 2025 Hyundai Elantra N to Raritan Valley Community College’s Automotive Technology program to give students real-world industry experience.
The donation will be used to train students on the most up-to-date technology in the vehicle, including components and diagnostics that they will use working as auto technicians.
Sara Heller, assistant professor/coordinator of RVCC’s Automotive Technology program, said the college was grateful to Hyundai for the donation.
“Vehicles are one of the most necessary—and hardest to attain—items for automotive programs, and it’s vital for students to train on them in order to gain valuable, relevant experience," Heller said.
Emanuel King, senior manager, Technical Training Programs, Hyundai Motor America, said Hyundai is committed to turning education into real-world employment opportunities.
“By placing a Hyundai vehicle, diagnostic scan tool (GDS), and our web-based technical training directly into students’ hands, we’re giving them experience with the same tools and technology they’ll encounter in the field,” King said.
“Our goal is to help students build confidence, strengthen their skills, and see a clear pathway from the classroom to a rewarding career within our dealership network,” he said.
To learn more about RVCC’s Automotive Technology Degree and Certificate programs, visit RVCC’s website here or contact Sara Heller at [email protected]. For more information about Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg, visit www.raritanval.edu.
Photo caption: Emanuel King of Hyundai Motor America (front) gathers with students and faculty from RVCC’s Automotive Technology program with the 2025 Hyundai Elantra N donated to RVCC. – Photo courtesy of RVCC.
