Press Release
July 22, 2004
ASE Certification
The Williamsport Area School District is pleased to announce that the automotive training program at the Williamsport Area High School recently received certification by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). “During the past several months our Automotive Technology instructor, Pat Dixon, and the school district have worked closely with NATEF to make certain that our program would meet strict industry standards” says Theodore R. Piwowar, Director of Career and Technical Education for the school district. “Now we are delighted to join the ranks of ASE certified technician training programs. Student will be assured of a quality education, and repair shop owners will be assured of getting quality job applicants.”
In order to achieve this coveted recognition, the training program underwent rigorous evaluation by NATEF. Nationally accepted standards of excellence in areas such as instruction, facilities, and equipment were used. Upon completion of the evaluation, NATEF recommended that the Williamsport Area High School be certified by ASE, a national, non-profit organization which tests and certifies repair technicians in addition to certifying technician training programs.
Certification has been awarded to the Williamsport Area High School’s automotive program in the areas of Brakes, Electrical Electronic Systems, Engine Performance, and Suspension & Steering.
NATEF Board of Trustees Chair Al Duebber states, “This is great news for automotive-minded young people and their parents in the Williamsport Area School District. Certification of automotive training programs increases cooperation between local education and industry leaders. It also gives added assurance that Williamsport Area High School graduates will be employable entry-level technicians. As a result, the motoring public will benefit since more qualified repair technicians will join the work force.”
The program is now certified for a period of five years, after which it will be reviewed to ensure that it continues to meet industry standards and to adjust to the latest technological advances in the rapidly changing automotive world.
For more information, contact:
Theodore R. Piwowar
Director of Career and Technical Education
Williamsport Area School District
2990 West Fourth Street
Williamsport, PA 17701
Voice: (570) 323-8411 ext. 3351
FAX: (570) 322-4150
Email: tpiwowar@wasd.org
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