Revolutionizing Education: Students Hands-On with Real Electric Vehicles—The Future of STEM is Here!
Discover how students are building and driving real electric vehicles, gaining invaluable skills for tomorrow’s booming green tech industry.
- 50,000+ U.S. students projected to join hands-on EV programs in 2025
- 100% completion leads to a fully drivable, student-built electric car
- 50% of graduates find jobs in EV, utility, or green tech sectors within a year
What if tomorrow’s automotive engineers, green tech specialists, and even power utility workers got their start by literally building an electric car before finishing high school? The future is already here—thanks to Switch Vehicles and its revolutionary EV training program.
Forget static textbooks and endless theory. Students in the Switch Lab program wire, assemble, and test real EV systems inside their classroom. That means working with 12V and high-voltage batteries, experiencing regenerative braking firsthand, and feeling the surge of torque response in a vehicle they built themselves. As the green revolution accelerates, experiential education like this is driving a completely new wave of workforce-ready graduates.
Q: What Is the Switch Vehicles Hands-On EV Training Program?
Imagine a kit, shipped to a school, containing everything needed to build a real electric vehicle. Under careful supervision, students wire up battery management modules, balance cells, and rigorously apply the safety protocols required by today’s top green tech employers. From lockout/tagout procedures to live-dead-live testing, the curriculum immerses students in cutting-edge technology before they even leave campus.
Leading minds like Brandon Watt, Switch Vehicles Marketing Director, and Dan Vincent, lead instructor, keep the program current with the latest EV innovations and industry standards, including ASE xEV certification prep. This means students aren’t just learning—they’re preparing for immediate job opportunities or further technical training. More on EV trends can be found at energy.gov and edX.
Q: What Happens After Students Complete the Program?
Graduates leave the Switch Lab with more than bragging rights—they leave job-ready. Many join original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), utilities, battery firms, EV infrastructure groups, or even government and renewable energy agencies. Some are snapped up by R&D labs looking for new-age talent who can bridge the gap between theory and real-world application.
Notably, several students pivot into high-paying power utility careers, thanks to the high-voltage training at the core of the Switch curriculum. Career trends from Bureau of Labor Statistics show green tech job openings rising steadily through 2025 and beyond.
How Can Schools Implement the Switch Lab Program?
Schools can jump-start their transition to hands-on EV training by enrolling teachers in five-day instructor workshops. Switch Vehicles customizes lesson plans to suit local workforce demands, regional tech landscapes, and existing curriculum needs. With flexibility baked in, both large public schools and small career academies can launch their own EV-building programs.
The program keeps educators in the loop, constantly updating lessons with input from industry partners and tech leaders. This ensures students always train on the latest systems and safety protocols.
Ready to Electrify Your School’s STEM Program? Start Now!
- Explore Switch Vehicles and similar hands-on STEM programs
- Contact local educators or administrators to gauge interest and partnerships
- Sign up teachers for specialized EV instruction workshops
- Align curriculum updates with industry certifications (like ASE xEV)
- Track career outcomes for students—celebrate those who drive the green future!
Empower students with real-world skills—bring electric vehicle innovation into your classroom today. The road to the future starts now.
