V2X, General Motors, and U.S. Army Celebrate 11 Years of the Shifting Gears Automotive Technician Training Program
V2X (NYSE: VVX) celebrates the 11th anniversary of its Shifting Gears Automotive Technician Training Program, a partnership with General Motors and the U.S. Army at Fort Hood. The eight-week program has trained approximately 1,000 veterans across 50 graduating cohorts, achieving a 100% placement rate at GM dealerships nationwide.
The initiative, part of V2X's broader commitment to supporting service members, provides transitioning military personnel with hands-on training to become certified GM service technicians. Many graduates have achieved World Class Technician status, GM's highest certification level.
V2X (NYSE: VVX) celebra l'11° anniversario del suo programma di formazione per tecnici automobilistici "Shifting Gears", una collaborazione con General Motors e il U.S. Army a Fort Hood. Il programma di otto settimane ha formato circa 1.000 veterani in 50 coorti diplomate, raggiungendo un tasso di inserimento lavorativo del 100% presso le concessionarie GM in tutto il Paese.
L'iniziativa, parte dell'impegno più ampio di V2X a sostegno dei membri delle forze armate, offre al personale in transizione addestramento pratico per diventare tecnici di servizio certificati GM. Molti diplomati hanno ottenuto lo status di World Class Technician, il livello di certificazione più alto di GM.
V2X (NYSE: VVX) celebra el 11.º aniversario de su Programa de Formación de Técnicos Automotrices "Shifting Gears", una asociación con General Motors y el U.S. Army en Fort Hood. El programa de ocho semanas ha formado a aproximadamente 1.000 veteranos en 50 cohortes graduadas, logrando una tasa de colocación del 100% en los concesionarios de GM a nivel nacional.
La iniciativa, parte del compromiso más amplio de V2X con el apoyo a los miembros del servicio, ofrece a personal en transición formación práctica para convertirse en técnicos de servicio certificados por GM. Muchos graduados han alcanzado el estatus de World Class Technician, el nivel más alto de certificación de GM.
V2X (NYSE: VVX)가 포트후드의 U.S. Army와 General Motors와 협력해 운영한 자동차 정비사 교육 프로그램 ‘Shifting Gears’의 11주년을 기념합니다. 8주 과정의 이 프로그램은 50개 졸업 코호트에서 약 1,000명의 재향군인을 교육했으며, 전국 GM 딜러십에서 100% 취업률을 달성했습니다.
이 프로그램은 복무자 지원에 대한 V2X의 광범위한 노력의 일환으로, 전역 예정 군인들에게 실무 중심 교육을 제공해 GM 인증 서비스 테크니션이 될 수 있도록 합니다. 많은 졸업생이 GM의 최고 인증 등급인 World Class Technician 자격을 취득했습니다.
V2X (NYSE: VVX) célèbre le 11e anniversaire de son programme de formation de techniciens automobiles « Shifting Gears », en partenariat avec General Motors et l'U.S. Army à Fort Hood. Le programme de huit semaines a formé environ 1 000 vétérans répartis en 50 promotions diplômées, atteignant un taux de placement de 100 % dans les concessions GM à l'échelle nationale.
Cette initiative, qui s'inscrit dans l'engagement plus large de V2X en faveur du soutien aux militaires, offre au personnel en transition une formation pratique pour devenir technicien de service certifié GM. De nombreux diplômés ont obtenu le statut de World Class Technician, le plus haut niveau de certification chez GM.
V2X (NYSE: VVX) feiert das 11-jährige Bestehen seines Ausbildungsprogramms für Kraftfahrzeugtechniker „Shifting Gears“, einer Partnerschaft mit General Motors und der U.S. Army in Fort Hood. Das achtwöchige Programm hat rund 1.000 Veteranen in 50 Abschlusskohorten ausgebildet und eine 100%ige Vermittlungsquote in GM-Autohäusern landesweit erreicht.
Die Initiative ist Teil des umfassenderen Engagements von V2X zur Unterstützung von Dienstangehörigen und bietet Personen im Übergang praktische Ausbildung, um zertifizierte GM-Service-Techniker zu werden. Viele Absolventen haben den Status „World Class Technician“, die höchste Zertifizierungsstufe von GM, erreicht.
- 100% job placement rate for program graduates at GM dealerships
- Successfully trained approximately 1,000 veterans over 11 years
- Program graduates have achieved highest GM technician certification levels
- None.
Since its inception, more than 50 graduating cohorts have completed the eight-week program, that's about 1,000 students, equipping veterans with in-demand technical skills and preparing them for careers at GM dealerships nationwide. Every graduate has been successfully placed at a GM dealership, with many advancing to achieve World Class Technician status, the highest certification level available to GM technicians.
"Celebrating 11 years of Shifting Gears is more than just recognizing a program, it's honoring the service members whose dedication continues beyond the uniform," said Jeremy C. Wensinger, President and Chief Executive Officer at V2X. "Through this partnership, we're ensuring that our nation's veterans have the skills, stability, and opportunity they deserve as they transition into civilian careers."
The program represents a cornerstone of V2X's commitment to supporting warfighters throughout their journey, from delivering world-class training under the Army's largest training contract (W-TRS), to preparing them for civilian success.
"This program not only builds financial stability for veterans but also ensures dealerships across the country benefit from the discipline, technical expertise, and problem-solving skills of those who have served," said Wensinger.
The Shifting Gears Automotive Technician Training Program stands as a model of public-private collaboration, providing enduring value for veterans, industry, and communities nationwide.
About V2X
V2X builds innovative solutions that integrate physical and digital environments by aligning people, actions, and technology. V2X is embedded in all elements of a critical mission's lifecycle to enhance readiness, optimize resource management, and boost security. The company provides innovation spanning national security, defense, civilian, and international markets. With a global team of approximately 16,000 professionals, V2X enables mission success by injecting AI and machine learning capabilities to meet today's toughest challenges across all operational domains.
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