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School District of Janesville Drives Student Success with Automotive Program

learning, college credit opportunities, and real- diagnosis, and detailed mechanical repair.
world career experiences. A required contract project challenges
The program is a sequence of four students with a long-term, real-world
courses, guided by experienced instructors, task, preparing them for the demands of
Mr. Wright at Craig High School, and Mr. the workplace.
Dettman at Parker High School.
• Automotive 1: Small Engines: This Credentials and Real-World Experience
foundational semester course is open to In addition to academic credit, students
all grades. Students learn about the basics in the program can earn valuable industry cer-
of transportation, getting their hands dirty tifications, including S/P2 Automotive Safety,
by disassembling, diagnosing, and repair- ALI Lift training, and multiple Snap-On
ing small 4-stroke gasoline engines. certifications. These credentials provide a
• Automotive 2: Focusing specifically on competitive edge and demonstrate a student's
commitment to the field.
cars, this course teaches students about all Beyond the classroom, our students have
vehicle systems, from brakes and suspen- multiple opportunities for work-based learn-
sion to ignition and fuel. A highlight is the ing. They can participate in job shadowing,
opportunity for students to perform basic cooperative experiences, or a formalized Youth
maintenance on their own vehicles. Apprenticeship. The program also encour-
Chris Maedke, CCTE Coordinator • AS Automotive 3: This year-long course ages students to join the Craftsman with future success. It provides students with the
School District of Janesville expands on previous knowledge, diving Character pre-apprenticeship program, a skills, knowledge, and connections to thrive in
The School District of into engine processes, electrical systems, semester-long experience that combines a dynamic and essential industry.
Janesville is excited and an introduction to auto body work. immersive job shadowing and mentorship with You can follow the district's
to share information This course is the first of two that offer character development. Career & Technical Education/
about our Automotive Advanced Standing credit through our Students can also join SkillsUSA, a Work-Based Learning program Facebook
Program, a multifac- partnership with Blackhawk Technical national Career and Technical Student Organi- page at: https://www.facebook.com/people/
eted pathway available to students at Joseph College. zation (CTSO), which provides opportunities SDJ-Career-Technical-EducationWork-
A. Craig High School and George S. Parker • AS Automotive 4: The capstone course for leadership development and skill-based Based-Learning/61566486997586
High School. This program provides a route for juniors and seniors, this year-long competitions.
for students interested in the high-demand class focuses on advanced topics like The automotive program is more than
automotive industry, combining hands-on total electrical systems, emissions, engine just a series of classes; it's a launchpad for janesville.k12.wi.us

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