BMW of North America Presents Opportunities for SBVC Students

On November 16, the Applied Technology, Transportation &
Culinary Arts Department welcomed BMW of North America to
campus. Antonio Maldonado, a Step Recruiter for BMW North
America, gave a presentation on their Automotive Technician
and Paint & Body Technician Apprenticeship programs to SBVC
students taking Automotive Technology, Collision & Repair and
Heavy/Medium Duty Truck (HMDT) Courses.

Job Developer Peggy Weber shared that these presentations
offer opportunities for students to get their questions
answered. “These on-site visits also generate excitement about
how close they are to the future like a light at the end of the
tunnel,” said Weber. The department always encourages
employers to make on-campus visits. “Some students don’t
have the chance to travel around us and job search can be
intimidating, “Weber said.” If we can expose students to real
people and have a conversation, we just opened a door of
interest and opportunity.”