TERRE HAUTE - More than 200 local high school students attended Ivy Tech’s annual automotive skills contest on April 20. The contest included hands-on skills test, a written exam, and breakout sessions sponsored by local industry partners.
Ivy Tech Community College is pleased to announce the 2023 Automotive Skills Contest winners:
First Place Senior- Grant Thompson from WRCTE
First Place Junior- Porter Frederick from Northview
Second Place Senior- Brynlee Smith from Northview
Second Place Junior- Elijah Davis from Tri-County
Winners of the contest received a NAPA toolbox and state-of-the-art tools. The first-place winners also received a $1,000 scholarship to Ivy Tech Terre Haute.
"The automotive skills contest is a great opportunity for local high school students to interact with Ivy Tech instructors and local industry partners," said John Timberman, Ivy Tech’s automotive program chair. "It allows us to introduce them to what we offer here at Ivy Tech and the wide range of careers available in the automotive industry."
The event was presented by Ivy Tech’s School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering, and Applied Science program and sponsored by Thompson’s Honda and Toyota of Terre Haute.
High school students interested in the School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering, and Applied Science can take courses at Ivy Tech Terre Haute this summer for free. Whether students want to complete the Indiana College Core requirements, explore career opportunities, or pursue a certificate – Ivy Tech Terre Haute can help. Summer classes begin on June 5. Interested students can learn more at bit.ly/freeclassesth.
About Ivy Tech Community College
Ivy Tech Community College is Indiana’s largest public postsecondary institution and the nation’s largest singly accredited statewide community college system, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Ivy Tech has campuses throughout Indiana and also serves thousands of students annually online. It serves as the state’s engine of workforce development, offering associate degrees, short-term certificate programs, industry certifications, and training that aligns with the needs of the community. The College provides a seamless transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana, as well as out of state, for a more affordable route to a bachelor’s degree. Follow Ivy Tech on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for the most up-to-date information.
About Ivy Tech Community College
Ivy Tech Community College is Indiana's largest public postsecondary institution and the nation's largest singly accredited statewide community college system, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Ivy Tech has campuses throughout Indiana and also serves thousands of students annually online. It serves as the state's engine of workforce development, offering associate degrees, long- and short-term certificate programs, industry certifications, and training that aligns with the needs of the community. The College provides a seamless transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana, as well as out of state, for a more affordable route to a bachelor's degree.
