Walser Automotive Group and WSU Tech took the wraps off an automotive lab to train technicians and address growing interest in the field.

Represetatives of Walser Automotive Group and WSU Tech cut the ceremonial ribbon to officially open the new Walser Automotive Service Lab. Photo courtesy of Walser Automotive Group/Business Wire.

Olson continued, "It's a little more difficult because not as many schools have auto labs anymore, used to be shop set, machine shop labs, woodworking labs, auto tech labs.

A lithium battery fire at the WSU Tech City Center campus on Monday evening caused some damage, but students were able to return to class on Tuesday.