The students of Mobile RV Academy, located at the Big Red Schoolhouse in Athens, Texas, will be able to train on the newest technology thanks to a generous donation from Ron Hoover RV & Marine Centers.
This story by Shelli Parker originally appeared in Athens Daily News.
Around 50 students of the National RV Training Academy gathered together with founder Terry Cooper to be presented a special gift Tuesday. Ron Hoover representatives Blake Anthony, Corporate Project Specialist, and Tony Clark, vice president of operations, presented the gift valued at $75,000 to applause and appreciative students.
There is currently a shortage of RV Tech’s according to Anthony and Cooper. Students are currently working with older models and the real need was for new models containing the most current technology. Solar, digital panels, computer systems etc. Cooper said most of their students are hands-on learners making the donation a valued and much needed gift.
Anthony said the giving attitude comes from the very heart of Ron Hoover, from the CEO and founder down to the employees, they take pride in giving back to the community and industry.
Originally, the school traveled around the U.S. in RVs, setting up at campgrounds. Students could also bring their RVs with classes being conducted in the community meeting facilities and the RVs used as the lab part of the program.
The three groups the center focuses on are potential RV owners who need education on maintenance, new business owners planning on becoming service techs or inspectors and RV dealerships that send their trainees and manufacturers affiliated with the RV industry seeking continuing education for their technicians. Technicians can also split up their education to accommodate busy schedules.
To learn more about the NRVTA program, visit www.mobileRVacademy.com.