Students Power County Fleet | Charleston News

Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 26, 2026 · 1m

Charleston County’s mechanic shortage is being solved by a bold new partnership with local high school auto-tech programs—giving students hands-on experience on everything from patrol cars to heavy equipment, plus a $1K tool kit to boot. What started informally in January has already landed three out of five participants full-time jobs, with plans to expand by donating retired vehicles for even more real-world training. This win-win bridges classroom learning with career readiness, proving that smart school-to-work pipelines can turn tomorrow’s mechanics into today’s county heroes. Listen in…