WHO are the instructors?

Mr. Tim Estep, a former Automotive Technology student at the Saginaw Career Complex, just couldn't stay away from a program he that found valuable in his own life.  After graduating and gaining additional education, as well as 9 years of experience as an automotive technician, Mr. Estep has returned to the Career Complex in a new role---he is no longer a student at the Complex, but he is the teacher of the students in the program.  "I teach 'real world' along with bookwork.  I want the students to leave my class with some skills they can uses throughout their entire lives, " says Mr. Estep.  Mr. Estep, is ASE certified in Engine Performance, Electical/Electronics, Heating and Air Conditioning, and Brakes, as well as 96% GM Master Certified.  As you might expect, Mr. Estep, with his knowledge of some of the latest automotive technology in the field, is an asset to the teaching staff at the Complex.

The training, experience, and education that Mr. Steve Johnson has acquired help to make him the great instructor that he is. He has over twenty-four years of experience and is ASE certified in Brakes, Steering & Suspension, Engine Performance, and Electrical/Electronics. In addition, he is licensed by the State of Michigan as a Master Automobile & Heavy Duty Truck Mechanic, he has a Master's Degree in Education with Vocational Certification, and he has an Endorsement in Computer Science.

Which students were winners in the SkillsUSA Competitions?

          MEET  THE  WINNERS:

Lyle, a student in the Automotive Technology program at the Saginaw Career Complex , demonstrated his knowledge and abilities to service automobiles and walked away a Third Place winner in the Regional SkillsUSA Competitions.   Lyle competed in the Automotive Service Technology area—Master Technician category.

Kegan, a talented student in the Automotive Technology program at

the Saginaw Career Complex ,              demonstrated his knowledge and

abilities to service automobiles and walked away a Second Place winner

in the Regional SkillsUSA Competitions. Kegan competed in the Automotive Service Technology area—Master Technician category

Lyle, a senior at Arthur Hill High School, and Kegan, a senior at Heritage High School, demonstrated their ability to perform jobs and skills based on the task list outlined by the National Institute for Automotive Excellence (ASE) and the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF).   In addition to a written test, there were eleven student workstations, which consisted of on-vehicle, simulations, and bench and component testing.   Both Lyle and Kegan were judged on technical competency, accuracy, quality, safety, and ability to follow directions.

WHAT special clubs or student organizations is the program involved with?

Students have the opportunity to become involved in the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA). The goal of the VICA organization is to develop employability, participatory, and quality skills to complement the occupational skills developed by students in technical education classrooms or work-based learning sites. Students are able to demonstrate their skills in competitive events at the local, state, and national levels.

WHAT certifications can I achieve or work toward in the Automotive Technology program?

Students have the opportunity to receive an AYES Certificate which signifies quality education in the automotive industry in a curriculum offered by a school that is certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). In addition, students also have the opportunity to achieve state certifications in the following areas: Brakes, Electrical, Engine Performance, and Suspension & Steering.

Students may earn a Marketable Skills Certificate. The marketable skills certification process provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate, document, and defend their achievement of employer validated standards and competencies. Achievement of the marketable skills certification should improve the likelihood of success in future employment and/or a continuing educational program.

WHAT college credits can I earn in the Automotive Technology program?