Category: Rio in The News

In the News: Rio Hondo College Unveils New “River of Knowledge” Mural by Local Artist Ian Robertson-Salt

October 17, 2025

Rio Hondo College celebrated the unveiling of its newest public art installation, “River of Knowledge,” a vibrant 50-by-20-foot mural created by local artist Ian Robertson-Salt, a South Pasadena High School graduate


In the News: Rio Hondo College and Whittier Union Launch Free Dual-Enrollment Program for High School Students

September 23, 2025

Rio Hondo College has partnered with the Whittier Union High School District to offer a free dual-enrollment program that allows students from all seven Whittier Union high schools to earn UC- and CSU-transferable credits


The Rise of Heavy-Duty Electric Trucks Is Driving a Training Rush

January 04, 2024

Velocity has been partnering with Rio Hondo College, a community college in the area, and has developed an apprenticeship program to train workers for servicing electric heavy-duty vehicles. The program,… Read more »


Rio Hondo College students get a glimpse at a future in electric-powered trucking

November 29, 2023

This week, Rio Hondo College students in the program got an opportunity to study an electric semi-truck and talk to its technicians at the Velocity Truck Centers Whittier Facility


Audi training program readies auto techs for an EV future

June 26, 2023

The nationwide push for more electric vehicles has created a skills gap among auto technicians, leading Audi to revamp its technician training program to help meet the need.