RALEIGH, N.C. — Some students at Wake Tech recently received certification in a pilot program, the first of its kind, about electric vehicle chargers. 

Nine students are now certified through the pilot program to help troubleshoot and repair EV charging stations. 

What You Need To Know

  •  Wake Tech offers first ever Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) field technician certification program

  •  It is the first program of its kind in the country

  •  Students learned how to install and troubleshoot EV chargers

  • The course included online and hands-on portions

The training included an online and hands-on curriculum.

"The electrical field is one of those fields that is constantly evolving," said Joseph Robidoux, 39, who received the certification. "New technologies come out every day and it is up to us to figure out not only how to install, but make them work with older technology that's already there."

It’s a skill that’s only expected to grow in demand.  

North Carolina had an initial goal to register 80,000 zero emission vehicles  by the year 2025.  

As of February of this year, more than 88,000 ZEV's were registered in the Tarheel state, beating the goal years ahead of schedule.

The pilot program is expected to roll out in other community colleges across the state.