SEACO - SUNY Erie Automotive Co-Op

Great success is built by great people! We are incredibly proud of the West Herr Subaru of Orchard Park team for receiving such a prestigious award!
Special shoutout to the 12 SUNY Erie Automotive students/alumni on staff at this location. Your hard work and technical skills are a massive part of what makes this store a national leader. We couldn’t be prouder of these young professionals! 🏁💙

Join us in congratulating our West Herr Subaru of Orchard Park store for their outstanding efforts in 2025! 🏆

They were recognized as the #1 Subaru store in the SDC Northeast Region AND #10 in the US! This store also received the Pleiades Award, which is only received by 10 dealers in the US. This award recognizes elite performance, and outstanding customer service experiences.

We are SO proud of our Subaru members who’ve helped us achieve these amazing recognitions! 👏🚘

We’re thankful all year long, but the holiday season really lets us turn up the gratitude! Huge thanks to our incredible partners, dedicated staff and faculty, and outstanding students who make the Automotive Department at @sunyeriecc such an amazing place to learn and work. Wishing everyone a joyful, bright, and festive holiday season. Happy Holidays! 🎉🎄✨ #tistheseason🎄 #holidays #joyful

🎉 Huge shout out to our Automotive Maintenance Program students on completing their 15-week certification! 🚗 Through hands-on training and lab instruction, in a West Herr Auto Group maintenance facility, these graduates are ready to fast-track into the automotive industry, taking on entry-level roles in maintenance and light repair. We’re proud of you! #handson #autorepair #autotech

Mentors do so much... they listen, teach, guide, support, and inspire. ✨ In SUNY Erie Community College’s Auto Tech AOS Co-op program, every student is matched with a mentor… and the results speak for themselves: 🔧 90%+ graduation rate 🚗 Students employed during the program 💼 100% job placement after completion Our students succeed in part because of the incredible mentorship they receive. To all of our mentors- thank you for showing up, lifting up, and leading the way. We appreciate you more than you know! 🙌💛 #mentors #mentorship #autotech #futureautotech #carrepair

SUNY Erie Community College’s Automotive Department is deeply grateful for the generous $1 million donation from #ScottBieler, @JayGalligan, and West Herr Auto Group This incredible contribution will help us modernize and expand our Southtown's Vehicle Technology Training Center, ensuring our students have access to state-of-the-art facilities and hands-on learning opportunities. Thank you for your remarkable support and commitment to the future of automotive education. With sincere appreciation, The Automotive & Collision Students and Instructors #westherr #westherrnewyork #Sunyerie #autotech #handson #gratitude

We are very proud to announce a significant donation to SUNY Erie Community College in support of their Vehicle Technical Training Center located in Orchard Park! 🚘🛠️🎉

The donation will help enhance hands-on training opportunities, modernize equipment, and expand co-op programs that allow students to earn while they learn, bridging the gap between classroom instruction and real-world experience.

“Our community is stronger when our community college thrives,” said Jay Galligan, Vice President of Fixed Operations at West Herr. “We believe in investing in the future of automotive education and supporting the students who will become the next generation of skilled technicians.”

Read more: https://bit.ly/WHECC25

SUNY Erie Community College is proud to announce a $1 million contribution from West Herr Automotive Group to support the remodeling and modernization of our Vehicle Technical Training Center (VTTC) in the Southtown's.

The project will include upgrades to classrooms and labs to enhance instruction and hands-on learning. A new addition to the facility will house the Auto Collision program, creating a modern, integrated training environment for students.

Pictured below is the Class of 2027 SEACO students, recently welcomed during their annual induction ceremony. The SEACO program is a West Herr exclusive co-op in partnership with SUNY Erie, combining classroom education and real-world training over two years. Graduates earn an AOS associate degree and full-time employment with West Herr.

This transformational investment underscores SUNY Erie’s ongoing commitment to workforce development and technical education across Western New York.

Learn more about SUNY Erie’s Vehicle Technical Training programs at www.ecc.edu