What:Â Automotive Skills Competition
When:Â Friday, April 8, 2016 (best time for photos/video is 10:00 a.m.)
Where:Â Ivy Tech Community College Automotive Lab, 3501 N. First Avenue
*Please come by the Marketing & Communication Office (room 140) for directions
Background: Students from three area high schools will compete in Ivy Tech’s first ever Automotive Skills Competition. Areas of competition will include solving the following:
- no start scenario
- check engine light
- alignment issue
- faulty fuel gauge
- looking up service information
- written knowledge test
Students stand to win great prizes! First place will receive a $1000 scholarship to Ivy Tech and tools donated by NAPA and Snap-On, second place will win a $500 scholarship to Ivy Tech and tools donated by NAPA and Snap-On, and third place will receive a $250 scholarship to Ivy Tech and tools donated by NAPA and Snap-On. Representatives from NAPA and Snap-On will also be on-site speaking to participating students on their subjects of expertise.
*This will be a great opportunity to see hands-on learning and get photos and video of students in action – these students will be working on real cars!
Event Contact:Â Chris Kaufman, program chair/assistant professor of Automotive Technology, (812) 429-0593
