SEACO - SUNY Erie Automotive Co-Op

01/15/2026

01/10/2026

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! 👏🚘

12/23/2025

12/19/2025

11/25/2025

11/04/2025

11/01/2025

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

10/31/2025

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