Roslyn auto dealer donates $25K to Suffolk Community College to support automotive education

Long Island auto dealer Jack Weidinger, president of the Weidinger Automotive Group and immediate past chairman of the Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association (GNYADA), has agreed to make a $25,000 donation to Suffolk Community College’s Automotive Technology program, aimed at expanding training opportunities for students entering the automotive service industry.

Weidinger was joined by students from Suffolk County Community College at North Bay Cadillac GMC’s Service Center in Roslyn for the check presentation.

“I’m proud to support Suffolk Community College’s efforts to create more opportunities for the next generation of automotive professionals. The need for highly skilled technicians is greater than ever, and this program is helping students launch successful, well-paying careers right here on Long Island,” said Weidinger.

Weidinger’s donation helps pave the way for a major expansion that is currently underway at Suffolk Community College. The college plans to double the size of its automotive program so it can train more technicians and meet the growing industry demand for skilled professionals.

“Jack’s leadership and commitment to education have always stood out. This donation reinforces the important partnership between local dealerships and educational institutions to address the growing demand for technicians. Suffolk’s expansion will open doors for hundreds of students and strengthen the entire automotive industry in our region,” said Mark Schienberg, president of the Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association. 

Suffolk Community College is the largest community college in the State University of New York system. The college operates New York’s largest automotive technology program, which currently enrolls 260 full-time students in the two-year program.