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Career-Training Opportunities                               Quick Facts

            Students earn real-life experience at local
            dealerships and diesel repair shops.                                     We are building a new facility to house the
                                                                                     latest equipment and training materials to
            Several industry certifications can be earned,                          ensure students get a top-rated education.
            including S/P2 (safety and pollution prevention
            training), various ASE student certifications and
            recognition as a Valvoline Certified Technician.

            Graduates are able to go straight to work as an                    Two California cities
                                                                                   are highest-paying
            entry-level heavy truck technician.                           $ $
                                                                                     in the U.S. in this
                                                                                     field.
            Educational Opportunities


            Students earn college credit (up to nine units)
            that can be applied to programs at Fresno City                    I am proud to be in
            College and schools in the California State             the Heavy Truck program
            University and University of California systems.        because it is helping me
                                                                    prepare for the service
            Our program is aligned with automotive                  needed in my community.
            programs at many trade schools and                      Not everyone realizes
            post-secondary educational institutions.                that every hour a truck
                                                                    is not running it is costing
            Graduates can obtain local internships and              that business to lose
            apprenticeships.                                        lots of money.


                                                                         -Gianni Chacon
                                                                              (Grade 11)
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