Automotive Service Technology

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THANK YOU for 20 years!

Gary Wilfong was instrumental in laying the foundation for the successful program we have here at CTC today. We all wish him a happy, healthy, well deserved retirement!

Class of 2025 students rocking their new MOPAR CAP shirts! They chose to participate in online technical training provided by Stellantis through are partnership with CCBC's MOPAR CAP Local program.

(pictured left to right: Matt Young, Beau Asbury, Ian Higgins, Brody Summers, Nikolas Lawson)

Hands On Learning

CTC Open House 2022

Jeremiah is guiding a visiting family through the parts and assembly of front disc brakes.

This was one of 5 hands on stations we set up to showcase the type of learning experienced everyday in automotive.

Congratulations Dalton Wine, Class of 2022 CCBC Graduate!

Julian rebuilding his 4L80E Transmission

Vanessa explaining her work to her best friend and fellow CTC student in HS/CJ.

2022 Spring AutotechCTC Career Fair

Ethan and Damon at ATI in Virginia Beach, VA for TOPTECH Challenge 2021.

They won First Place overall in Automotive!

Superintendent Terry Alban, Frederick Mayor Michael O'Connor, US Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh, BOE Member Brad Young visiting our program and speaking with Level 1 students Ryan Baldwin and Bransen Thomas.

Explaining the importance of our program to US Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh.

Welcoming Congressman David Trone to our program.

Class of 2019 graduate Jordan just bought his first house at 20 years old!

Class of 2022 Dynamic Automotive

Youth Apprenticeship Participant.

Field Trip to NHRA Race @ Maple Grove

Alan Rinehart talks to students about finding a career doing what you love to do.

Field Trip to NHRA Race @ Maple Grove

Current and former students watching some races during lunch.

Field Trip to NHRA Race @ Maple Grove

Top Fuel Harley warm-up in the pits.

Field Trip to NHRA Race @ Maple Grove

Bob Tasca's Top Fuel Funny Car Pit Tour.

Bransen Thomas - Class of 2023 Mailing invitations to employers for our upcoming career events.

Alliance Material Handling's John Walker and Sarah Burton explain their Trainee Program and benefits. Class of 2021 alum Richard is currently employed in the program. Class of 2022 student Kevin has been working there during summer.

Alliance Material Handling Guest Speaker and CTC Alum Nathan Brown

gives our current students a tour of his company service van.

Alliance Material Handling's Nathan Brown

gives a tour of his company service van.

Mr. Wilfong and Dylan Hawse Class of 2021 building a Gen 3 Hemi.

Andrew Roediger, completing his first engine removal and replacement at ACI. (class of 2019)

Kevin Holley machining brake rotors off vehicle using the lathe.

(Class of 2021)

Installing a new steering rack and torqueing the bolts to 325lb-ft.

(Ethan Mentzer - Class of 2021)

Steevenson Nelson, Class of 2020, donated his personal vehicle to Second Chances Garage after completing his youth apprenticeship.

Geovanni Contreras unpacking his new tool set supplied to him by GEARWRENCH Tools. GEARWRENCH Tools sponsored Geovanni's Youth Apprenticeship at Second Chances Garage with Fall.

Touring CCBC's Automotive Program with Ryan Washington.

(Richard, Kwaku, Geovanni - Class of 2021)

Visiting with Ricky Shontere (Class of 2018) He has worked at Dynamic Automotive since attending CTC. He is graduating from CCBC and is an ASE Certified Maryland State Safety Inspector.

ASE Mentor Recognition at Tool in Hand. Tim (Owner)

Brandon Renner (class of 2019) with his ASE Apprenticeship Certificate. Derrick Zimmerman (class of 2013) receiving his ASE mentor gift. New apprentice Jasper Kolb (class of 2021)

New alignment turn plates being installed on our four post lift. (5/2021)

Lester Gonzalez (AST2 Senior) works on an oil pan gasket replacement. This photo was featured on the front page of the Frederick News Post 10/6/2020

Michael Cunningham, left and Richard Schoonover, use a AVR tester to check for electrical issues on a car they were repairing at the Frederick County Career and Technology Center. Courtesy of Frederick News Post.

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan Visited

Automotive Instructor Tracey Hicks speaking with Governor Hogan about the automotive program and what students are engaged in on their first day back in the shop! Also touring CTC this day:

Dr. Karen Salmon, Superintendent of MSDE.

Brad Young, President of FCPS BOE.

Dr. Teresa Alban, FCPS Superintendent.

Dr. Kristine Pearl, FCPS CTE Supervisor.

Dr. Alban thanking Auto Instructor Gary Wilfong for all his hard work!

Class of 2022 AutoTech students and the Governor!

VW Press Release: Second chances garage donates Volkswagen Passat to a deserving driverFor many Americans, having a job and helping their communities requires reliable transportation. That’s why Second Chances Garage in Frederick, Md., has been working for a decade to refurbish donated vehicles into wheels for those who need them most. “If you have your own car, it can be easy to

2019-2020 SkillsUSA Local MLR Contest Winners!

2019-2020 SkillsUSA Local AST Contest Winners!

Mr. Hicks' AutoTech

Class of 2019

Steevenson Nelson - Class of 2020

Brandon Renner - Class of 2019

ASE Section 609 Certification

ShopkeyPro Level 1 Certification

Matt DiPasquale Class of 2020

ShopkeyPro Level 1 Certification

Justin Castro Class of 2020

October 2018 CTC Student of the Month

Justin Castro - Class of 2020

September 2018 CTC Student of the Month

Brett McCelvey - Class of 2020

March 2018 CTC Student of the Month

Brandon Bruchey - Class of 2019

October 2017 CTC Student of the Month

Chase Yingling - Class of 2018

2018 Maryland SkillsUSA Awards

Trey Zieler - 2nd Place Overall / Brian Doyle - 5th Place Overall

Dalton Wine - Voting Delegate

David Forsberg Class of 2019 speaking with

SkillsUSA Executive Director Tim Lawrence

2017 SkillsUSA Local Winners:

1st Trey Zieler -Senior (center)

2nd Devin Wine -Junior (top left)

3rd Brian Doyle -Senior (top right)

4th Jacob Fogle (front right)

5th Robert Hahn (front left)

(Top 3 Advance to Regional)

Class of 2018-19 SkillsUSA Chapter President Dalton Wine

Class of 2018 - Bryce Hornicek

2016 ALBAN CAT Myersville Visit - Andrew Kaas

Class of 2019

Garrett Ross

Class of 2018 Wine Brothers Dalton & Devin

Class of 2018 - Subaru Level 1 Certified Students Dalton Wine, David Scott, John Connelly, Chad Gerrie, Ricky Shontere, Devin Wine, Jacob Fogle, Trey Zieler, Branden Werley, (not pictured - Michael Biser)

Videos

Brandon R Reflection

Lee Forman Dynamic CTC Video.MOV

Matt D Reflection Video

Steevenson Nelson CTC Reflection Take 2.mp4