NHADA-Pub3-2021-Issue4-FLIPBOOK

Manchester Community College Hosts Powersports Technology GrandOpening ProgramMade Possible by Industry and Manufacturer Contributions T he powersports industry in New Hampshire is growing exponentially. Demand for machines has skyrocketed and many powersports dealers have found that they can’t keep new products from flying off of the shelves. The booming industry means that there is a high need for powersports technicians and Manchester Community College is up to the task with its brand-new Powersports Technician Certificate Program. Manchester Community College held a Grand Opening ceremony on Wednesday, July 21st, for its brand-new Powersports program. The ceremony was an amazing opportunity to acknowledge all who played essential roles in creating and executing the state-of-the-art program. Today’s Powersports technicians need high-level skills and knowledge to diagnose and service increasingly complex systems. The evolution from yesterday’s mechanic to today’s skilled technician requires competence with highly sophisticated systems, as well as with the traditional mechanical areas. MCC’s Powersports program aims to fill that need in the industry. The program, which successfully completed its first year, provides a platform for students to take a deep dive into the workings of motor vehicles that you don’t see on the road. Whether it be side-by-sides, motorcycles, or jet skis, graduates of the program will be prepared to succeed as a technician in a high-tech and increasingly complex career. KATE AMROL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR D R I V E 12