Lincoln Heights Ford Donation Supports Algonquin College Automotive Students

Posted on Thursday, March 4th, 2021

School of Advanced technologyOTTAWA (March 4, 2020) – Algonquin College’s School of Advanced Technology received a generous donation of a Lincoln Corsair and Ford F-150 from Lincoln Heights Ford this week that will be used by Automotive Service Technician students learning their trade.

The vehicle donation also includes access to Ford Canada’s Automotive Career Exploration (ACE) program for Algonquin faculty and students. ACE includes many online courses taken by Ford technicians to attain speciality certifications and will give students the opportunity to receive current industry-level training.

“Lincoln Heights Ford is delighted to partner with Ford of Canada to provide these vehicles to Algonquin College’s automotive program,” said Evan Bell, Operations Manager of Lincoln Heights Ford. “The Lincoln Corsair and Ford F-150 are equipped with some of the latest technology available, and will give students invaluable hands-on experience on their path to becoming certified automotive technicians.”

In accepting the donation, Algonquin President and CEO, Claude Brulé, thanked Lincoln Heights Ford for their generosity and acknowledged that Ford Canada and its local dealerships have a long history of supporting the College, having donated vehicles for training purposes in the past.

“We are grateful for our community partners at Lincoln Heights Ford and Ford Canada. The donation of these vehicles and the resources provided through their innovative online training program are evidence that they share Algonquin’s passion for giving our learners the most comprehensive training experience possible,” said Brulé.

Algonquin’s Chair, Mechanical and Transportation Technology, David Thibodeau, acknowledged the significance of the donation.

“We are delighted that Ford and Lincoln Heights continue to invest in our mutually beneficial relationship. Having vehicles that feature current industry technology and access to online course material for Ford certifications allows our faculty to teach the skills students need to enter the workforce with added confidence,” said Thibodeau.


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