Preparing for Technical Careers
Developing the workforce of tomorrow also includes providing education and opportunities related to automotive technician careers. One such initiative is TechPro2 program. This international project is a three-year program for selected students who receive theoretical and practical knowledge from Salesian Vocational Training Center instructors. The instructors receive professional training by FCA employees, while the training centers are designed and equipped by FCA and include the service standards used within the FCA dealer network. Second and third-year students of the program also gain important hands-on experience through internships and apprenticeships.
A similar project is led by FCA’s parts and service brand, Mopar, which collaborates with the Cottolengo school in Turin (Italy) on the MeccaniCotto project. This project is focused on helping young students by providing them with the necessary skills needed for a position in vehicle maintenance. Cottolengo focused their 2018 efforts on bringing autistic students into the program. Mopar supplied the school with working labs, tools and equipment, and provided training on quick service processes and standards to Cottolengo’s trainers.
FCA’s sustainability commitment to advance youth education and training, with emphasis on science, technology, engineering and math programs is aligned with the principles of the United Nations 2030 Agenda and the following Sustainable Development Goals:

Read more on the FCA Education Progams on our 2018 Sustainability Report
October 2019