• is now
  • Electrical Programs
    Construction Programs
    Energy Programs
    Architectural Programs
    Energy Storage Technologies for:
    news
  • Wind Generation
    Photovoltaic
    Biomass Technology
    Energy Efficiency
    Alternative Energy Programs in:
    news
  • Computer, Mathematics
    Management, Business, Financial, Sales
    Farming, Fishing and Forestry
    Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media
    Life, Physical and Social Sciences
    Drone Programs:
    news
  • Intelligent Transportation Systems
    Transportation Demand Management
    Transit Management
    Pavement Management
    Logistics
    GIS/GPS Technology
    Transportation Strategy Programs in:
    news
  • Electric, Hybrid, and Hydrogen Fuel Cells
    Gaseous Fuels
    Automotive Clean Air Car Emissions
    Alternative Fuel Programs in:
    news
  • Railroad Operations
    Lightrail Maintenance
    Aeronautics and Flight Technology
    Motorcycle Maintenance
    Automotive Technology
    Advanced Transportation Programs in:
    news
Menu
  • Home
  • CEC
  • Success Stories
  • Careers
      • Transportation Programs
        • Los Angeles/Orange County
        • San Francisco and Monterey Bay
        • San Diego/Imperial Valley
        • Inland Empire/Desert Region
      • Aviation Programs
        • Aviation Technology Careers
          in Los Angeles/Orange County
      • Training Locations
          • Biodiesel Technology
          • Biomass
          • CNG Cylinder Safety
          • CNG/LNG Light/Heavy Duty
          • Electric Vehicle Technology
          • Emissions Reduction Technology
          • Energy Efficiency
          • Geothermal
          • GIS/GPS Technology
          • Hybrid Vehicle Technology
          • Hydrogen/Fuel Cell
          • ITS – Intelligent Transportation Systems
          • Photovoltaic
          • Wind Energy
    • Close
  • Reports
  • Partners
      • Industry Partners
      • College Partners
      • Solar Instructor Training
        Network (SITN)
      • Drone Partners
      • Partner Locations
        • California Energy Commission
        • Department of Energy
        • Employment Training Panel
        • SITN
        • South Coast Air Quality Management District
        • Workforce Investment Boards
        • South Coast Regional Transit Training Consortium
        • Other Energy Partners
    • Close
  • Resources
    • Login/Register
    • California Energy Commission
      Alternative Fuel and Vehicle
      Technology Training Enhancement Program
      – Registration not required!
    • Close
  • Contact

Monterey Peninsula College’s High School Skills Challenge Day

Posted by leephillipsdesign 
· May 23, 2018 

Cars from various eras were gathered as part of the team challenge module comparing and contrasting different automotive technologies.

Monterey Peninsula College (MPC) hosted its Ninth Annual High School Skills Challenge Day on April 13, 2018.

Automotive students from five local high schools from Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito counties competed for awards in hands-on events such as:

  • Vehicle Maintenance Inspections
  • Automotive Parts Identification
  • Servicing high voltage cars
  • Comparing and contrasting 21st Century Automotive Technology, featuring an exhibition of cars from different technological eras
  • Electrical Diagnostic Challenge
  • Wheel Rotation Test
  • A Technical ASE Style Exam

Tesla Technician speaking to Monterey High School students about Tesla technologies.

Approximately 50 students participated in the event that is designed to inspire students to pursue successful career paths through the Monterey Peninsula Colleges’ Automotive Degree and Certification Program. The event also builds and strengthens the partnerships between the college and local high school automotive programs and local businesses. The five high schools participating this year included:

  • Monterey High School, Monterey, CA
  • Mission Trails ROP, Salinas, CA
  • North Monterey County, Castroville, CA
  • San Benito High School, Hollister, CA
  • Two students from San Benito High School compete as MPC College Monitor observes.

    Seaside High School, Seaside, CA

Six students from each high school competed in two-person teams, wearing customized tee shirts, identifying their schools. Each school also brought two back-up students. MPC had its own team of six college students participating—competing amongst themselves.

The two person teams with the highest scores received custom engraved torque wrenches. Prizes were also awarded to the high schools with the highest cumulative points.   The top team was awarded a six-foot tall traveling trophy that stays at their high school auto program throughout the year.

MPC Automotive Program Chair, James Lawrence, awards top individual prizes.

The winning high team was North County High School which has dominated the event in recent years. The second place team was San Benito High School which was awarded the four-foot tall traveling trophy. Approximately 20 MPC students and alumni volunteered and supported the event.

Categories : News
Previous Post →

 

Formerly ATRE; Our name has changed to better reflect the industry focus of our initiative.

News Archive

  • 2018 (13)
  • 2017 (37)
  • 2016 (44)
  • 2015 (33)
  • 2014 (18)

CETI/ATRE Videos

  • 2017 (8)
  • 2015 (2)

The Alternative Fuel and Vehicle Training Enhancement Program through the California Energy Commission.

Click here to view the process, awards, and outcomes. Registration not required.

Auto-Career-AvailSpanishCallout5

Click here to register.

The CETI E-Blast Archive

Click here for our past email newsletters!

An initiative of the California Community College’s Economic and Workforce Development (CCCEWD) program, ATRE is dedicated to serving California’s Advanced Transportation and Renewable Energy companies with innovative business solutions.

We are an integral part of the California Community Colleges and its Doing What Matters for Business & Industry framework, investing funding and resources in industry sectors that are key to California’s economic growth. Our industry-specific workforce services are coordinated through a system of sector specialists that align community college and other workforce development resources with the needs of industry sectors and occupational clusters through a regional focus. Learn more by visiting www.cccewd.net.

ccccoLogo3ewdLogo3cpaLogo

CETI – The Clean Energy and Transportation Initiative
Copyright © 2018 All Rights Reserved