Brookdale Community College receives a 670-hp Z06 from GM to train students on cutting-edge automotive technologies.
General Motors has donated a 2024 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 to Brookdale Community College to serve as a cutting-edge educational tool for students in the school's Automotive Service Educational Program (ASEP).
The high-performance sports car, valued at over $150,000 and equipped with a 670-horsepower naturally aspirated V8 engine, was delivered with just 409 miles on the odometer. Brookdale plans to use the Z06 to train students on advanced vehicle systems, offering hands-on experience with performance diagnostics, adaptive suspension, active safety technologies, and more.
“This Corvette is an engineering marvel,” said Ivan Anderson, professor of automotive technology at Brookdale. “It gives our students the rare opportunity to work with the most sophisticated systems in the automotive industry.”
Brookdale is one of several schools nationwide participating in GM’s ASEP initiative, which is designed to prepare students for careers as certified technicians at GM dealerships and AC Delco service centers. The Z06 will help students better understand the increasingly complex technologies present in modern vehicles, including GM’s rear-view mirror camera systems and high-performance braking and drivetrain components.
STEM Institute Dean Dr. James Crowder said the donation enhances Brookdale’s ability to stay current with industry trends. “GM’s flagship vehicles, like the Corvette and Cadillac, are loaded with innovation,” he said. “Having this Z06 in our shop is a game-changer for our students.”
The school plans to wrap the Corvette in Brookdale livery and use it as a mobile ambassador for the program at local high schools, auto shows, and career fairs.
“We are incredibly grateful to GM for their continued investment in our students,” Crowder added. “This donation is more than just a car—it’s a high-octane classroom.”
