New Hampshire to Donate Retired State Vehicles for Automotive Student Training
New Hampshire has launched a new donation program that will give retired state vehicles to high school automotive training programs, reports Manchester Ink Link.
Developed by Department of Safety Automotive Garage Manager Ryan Stevenson and his wife, Kim Stevenson, an instructor at Lakes Region Community College, the program will take engines from state vehicles after they go offline for automotive students to use for demonstration and study, rather than having the engines crushed and disposed of.
Gov. Kelly Ayotte and members of the New Hampshire Department of Safety unveiled the program this past week, with initial donations going to the Manchester School of Technology, Huot Career & Technical Center at Laconia High School, and Richard W. Creteau Regional Technology Center-Automotive Technology in the Rochester school district. As the program gains more engines, the state will collaborate with Lakes Region Community College and the New Hampshire Auto Dealers Association for future donations.
“Providing vehicle engines to high school automotive programs is more than a donation—it’s a strategic investment in the state’s workforce development,” said Department of Safety Commissioner Robert L. Quinn. “By streamlining our internal processes to repurpose engines for educational use, we reduce waste, improve operational efficiency, and support hands-on learning. These donations will also provide students with real-world experience, inspire creative problem-solving, and help cultivate a new generation of skilled automotive technicians.”
