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Auto Opportunities Abound in the AASD

manufacturer’s service information tion requirements, in a youth
to perform vehicle maintenance in apprenticeship-related
9 Automotive Service Excellence instruction class, and are
(ASE) areas. employed by a participating
All of these high school stu- employer under the supervi-
dents are learning with professional sion of a skilled mentor.
tools on actual vehicles with real The AASd works with
problems. area businesses to place
Auto Mechanics is also a students in relevant Youth
dual credit class and provides the Apprenticeship opportuni-
students with nine post-secondary ties. Students are able to
credits. This allows our students to spend sustained time in one
earn high school credit and technical focused area that allows
college credit at the same time. them to see different facets
Auto Mechanics is one of of the industry and relevant
Appleton Area School District two dual credit options within the Transporta- careers. Students can not only earn credits but professional-level tools in advanced surround-
It’s the start of the school day in the auto tion, distribution & Logistics Career Cluster at they’ll also have confidence in whether a career ings. Along with classes, dual credit options,
bay at Appleton East High School and students Appleton East. dual credit classes give students in Transportation, distribution, and Logistics is and Youth Apprenticeship, students can take
are already hunched over a snowblower, mut- affordable access to rigorous college courses for them. advantage of opportunities through CTE Intern-
tering about the carburetor. and help them get a jumpstart on their college other classes offered range from Small ships, Job Shadows, Mentorships, and Launch
A few other students are peering up with degrees. Around 95% of our Auto Mechanics Engines & Transportation, which is designed for events.
flashlights at the chassis of an SUV suspended students go directly onto college for further the student who wants to learn the proper and Launch events are lunch and learn style
on a lift. schooling after graduation. safe use of hand and power tools to efficiently events that allow students to visit 1-3 local
Another student is watching a tutorial AASd students can also learn more repair, troubleshoot, and rebuild small engines; companies and take a deeper dive into careers
video while using a socket wrench to remove about careers in transportation through Youth to Auto ABC’s which provides students with the connected to their identified career cluster(s).
the inside door panel of a sedan. Apprenticeship (YA) opportunities. YA inte- knowledge to make economical decisions and These events are designed to be experiential
This class, Auto Mechanics, focuses on grates school-based and work-based learning take preventive measures to enhance the overall with a focus on real people at real companies
developing skills in professionalism, safety, to instruct students in employability and occu- satisfaction of being an automotive consumer. talking about their career paths.
and the use of basic power tools. Students are pational skills defined by Wisconsin industries. The AASd offers a Transportation, dis-
introduced to the Automotive Service Indus- Students are simultaneously enrolled in tribution, and Logistics pathway that gives aasd.k12.wi.us
try and learn to use both comprehensive and academic classes to meet high school gradua- students real-world, interactive education using

The CIM program offers:
Concrete Industry Management • Generous scholarships provided by our industry Patrons groups.

• Solid, well-rounded business management education.
• Industry internships that combine real-world experience with
an opportunity to earn money.
• Hands-on learning opportunities with state-of-the-art
technology.
• Strong industry network with leaders in the concrete industry.
• Competitive pay: Graduates have ranked in the top three highest
paid majors over the past three years.
CIM graduates can become:
• Project Manager • Construction Supervisor
• Estimator • Environmental Specialist
• Marketing Manager • Field/Technical Services Manager
• Entrepreneur • Plant Manager/Plant Superintendent
• Safety Manager • Virtual Design & Construction Manager
• Operations Manager • Logistics Specialist
• Sales Representative • Financial & Accounting Manager
Tim Hostettler, Program Director
SDSU Concrete Industry Management Program
Solberg Hall 115B Box 2223
Brookings, SD 57007
605-431-8109 It’s all built by you and SDSU.
Timothy.Hostettler@sdstate.edu
www.sdstate.edu/com