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JC Whitney Donates to Alex Xydias School

JC Whitney delivered a shipment of auto parts to the Alex Xydias Center for Automotive Arts for students to use in their classes.
 
The Alex Xydias Center for Automotive Arts (AXC) program has been developed in collaboration with automotive business owners and classic car enthusiasts from the Inland Valley. This two-year automotive program allows students to gain the necessary confidence and hands-on experience needed to enter the automotive industry. Students will explore concepts and build skills in basic mechanics, diagnosis and service, auto body, metal fabrication and restoration.

Automotive 101 – "Auto Boot-Camp"
Automotive 101 – Auto Boot Camp is the first class in the two-year automotive program. In this one semester class, students will develop workplace attitudes and behaviors, identify and demonstrate basic safety standards, work area care techniques and vehicle maintenance skills. Students who successfully complete Automotive 101 will be eligible to enroll in Automotive 102.