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The Ahnapee Diesel Center and Ahnapee Automotive Program

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an associate degree in automotive technol- Operations, Auto Service Operations, Brake
ogy or a two-year technical diploma as an Systems, Steering & Suspension Systems,
automotive technician. Intro to electrical Systems, engine Repair,
“One of the themes that we have heard Engine Performance, Advanced Chassis
loudly and clearly from our community, our Systems and Transportation Welding.
business leaders in the transportation indus- “We couldn’t have done this without
try and from the college is that there is a the help of the many great partners who
huge need to produce highly trained automo- stepped forward,” says Mike Snowberry, the
tive technicians, and that those technicians district’s director of learning services who
can earn lucrative salaries in a very broad is spearheading the program. “One of the
market,” says Luxemburg-Casco District things that I tell people is, if you invest in us
Superintendent Glenn Schlender. “Because we’re going to invest back in you. One of my
of that messaging, we created the Ahnapee passions is that I’m going to try to find you
Automotive program. “The district believes the best people I can in our school system
in the importance of providing L-C students that love turning wrenches. What gets me
with a wide range of educational choices. excited every day is helping students to find
This program is designed for those students their purpose.”
with a mechanical aptitude, who enjoy diag-
nosing and solving automotive challenges.”
To receive the one-year AMT technical www.luxcasco.k12.wi.us
diploma, students must complete 26 credits
in courses such as Transportation Service

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Youth Apprenticeship - Transportation experiences that still set them up for success
after high school.
Students have the opportunity to jump-
start their careers by enrolling in Youth “This automotive facility at Wausau east
Apprenticeship (YA) where they earn credit is a shining example of what happens when
while working on the job. YA placements are administration, businesses, and community
available in auto mechanics, diesel or auto members are all pulling in the same direction.
body and collision. Students are matched with This is truly a win-win scenario in our commu-
a mentor that teaches them all aspects of the nity and our school district,” said Poppe.
business while earning a paycheck and elec- All of which align to the Wausau School
tive credit. District’s mission of advancing student learn-
While students can work on their own ing, achievement, and success.
vehicles in the automotive shop, they can also
work on ‘customer vehicles’ that are dropped
off at the beginning of the day. Students diag- www.wausauschools.org
nose them, develop quotes, order parts, install
the parts and repair, and help with billing. All

Avoid ‘Braking’ the Bank: PHS Auto
Occupational Mechanics II cessfully complete this course will receive
dual credit through a technical college.
This class is a continuation of Occupa-
tional Mechanics I. The course develops entry Auto Academy (technical college) Shop Will Service Cars Continued from Page 1
level skills/competencies in the following ASe Students who successfully complete the
(National Institute for Automotive Service prerequisite transportation classes may be or their future as a whole. any automotive maintenance or repair is needed
Excellence) areas: Suspension & Steering, eligible to participate in the local technical There are lots of varying reasons why stu- just reach out to Mr. Biller or one of many auto-
Brakes, electrical/electronic Systems, and college’s Auto Academy during their senior dents decide to enroll in automotive classes. “I motive technology students who will be willing
engine Performance. Time will be spent both year of high school. Academy coursework will decided to take auto tech because it’s always to help.
in class and at the jobsite (where applicable). be taught on the college campus by college been my passion and it’s a valuable shop class Article and photos reprinted from Hi-Lights, the
In the lab and at the jobsite (where applica- instructors. The Auto Academy will prepare that goes with what I want to do after gradua- Plymouth High School student newspaper.
ble) students will gain hands-on experience students to be workforce-ready through Youth tion,” said Dylan. With the willingness to learn
with state-of-the-art tools and large-scale Apprenticeship at area businesses, and they and work, students always get the job done.
diagnostic/repair equipment, develop employ- will earn an Automotive Maintenance & With smaller costs and learning involved, www.plymouth.k12.wi.us
ability skills and spend time developing a good Light Repair Technical Diploma. All credits bringing cars into the automotive shop is a great
resume. Lab work will be performed mainly (a tuition value of $1,800) transfer to the col- benefit of being a student. There are capable and
on late model donated vehicles; however, stu- lege’s associate degrees or technical diplomas, reliable students maintaining and fixing vehicles
dents will have the opportunity to work on so students will have a jump start to continue throughout the school and they are a beneficial
their own vehicle repairs. Students who suc- their education after high school. resource for other students’ automotive needs. If