Malcolm Cunningham Automotive pledges $100,000 for Augusta Tech's Automotive Institute
At 65,000 square feet, the Automotive Institute wlil dwarf the college's current 10,000 square foot occupied by the automotive program...
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Malcolm Cunningham Automotive pledges $100,000
for Augusta Tech's Automotive Institute
Augusta, GA - March 19, 2025
Malcolm Cunningham Automotive Group has pledged $100,000 to support the Automotive Institute at Augusta Technical College.
“Malcolm Cunningham has a deep commitment to supporting workforce development here in Augusta,” said Dr. Jermaine Whirl, president of Augusta Tech. “This significant investment will ensure that students will be able to receive topnotch training as automotive technicians and launch lucrative careers right here in the CSRA. We are also deeply honored that Mr. Cunningham’s General Manager Mr. Derric Terrentine has served on Augusta Tech’s Board of Directors for several years.”
At 65,000 square feet, the Automotive Institute will dwarf the College’s current 10,000 square foot occupied by the automotive program and help to fill a critical gap in the job market.
"As the owner of Malcolm Cunningham Automotive Group, Inc., I am proud to support Augusta Technical College and its dedication to empowering students and building a brighter future for our community and businesses," stated Malcolm Cunningham.
Augusta Tech is currently in conversations with individuals and companies across the automotive industry in the CSRA, throughout Georgia and South Carolina, and even nationally to raise additional money to renovate and equip the building. A complete list of funding opportunities is available from the Augusta Tech Foundation at 706-771-4023 or foundation@augustatech.edu.
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Augusta Technical College, a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, is a public postsecondary institution that provides academic and technical education, customized business and industry training, continuing education, student support, economic development, and adult education services to its service area (Burke, Columbia, Lincoln, McDuffie, and Richmond Counties) at a competitive financial value. Associate of Science Degrees, Associate of Applied Science Degrees, diplomas, and technical certificates of credit are provided through traditional and distance delivery methods. For more information, visit augustatech.edu.
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