Des Moines Area Community College
09/30/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/30/2024 15:38
DMACC Hosts Auto/Diesel Career Exploration Day
Morgan Ray (above) of Ankeny, a junior at Ankeny High School, tests out an automotive paint spray gun while learning about the DMACC Auto Collision Repair Technology program during DMACC Auto/Diesel Day on Sept. 27, 2024 at the DMACC Ankeny Campus.
Ray, who is also currently earning college credits as a student in the DMACC Career Advantage program, was among more than 150 students from 30+ high schools across Iowa attended DMACC Auto/Diesel Day. The event was part of DMACC's on-going series of Career Exploration Daysthat allow high school students, parents and educators to explore a variety of career pathways by attending hands-on activity sessions and demonstrations.
Standing directly behind Ray (above) is DMACC Automotive Collision Repair Technology instructor Joe Youngwirth.
Curt Cornelius (above), Associate Professor of Automotive Technologyat DMACC, talks about in-demand careers in automotive and diesel technology with high school students attending DMACC Auto/Diesel Dayon Sept. 27, 2024, at the DMACC Automotive Technology Center on the College's Ankeny Campus.
Andrew Benn (above) of Bondurant, a senior at Bondurant-Farrar High School, pauses for a quick photo while touring the state-of-the-art DMACC Automotive Technology Center on Sept. 27, 2024, during DMACC Auto/Diesel Day at the DMACC Ankeny Campus. The event was designed to share helpful information with high school students who are interested in exploring future educational and career options in Auto Collision Technology, Auto Mechanics Technology, Diesel Technology, Power Equipment Technology and DMACC's Manufacturer-Based Internship Programs (GM ASEP, Ford ASSET, Honda PACT and MOPAR CAP).
Melanie Dolanc (above, second from left), an iJAG teacher at Newton Community Schools' West Academy, joins West Academy students (above, left to right) Hunter Lantz, Dominic Ogden and Isaac Stol, all of Newton, for a group photo on Sept. 27, 2024, during DMACC Auto/Diesel Day at the DMACC Ankeny Campus.
Ellen Sandholm (above, foreground), an Academic Advisor with the DMACC Career Advantage program, smiles while talking with a group of high school students during DMACC Auto/Diesel Day on Sept. 27, 2024, at the DMACC Ankeny Campus. Every year, thousands of high school students take advantage of the DMACC Career Advantage program, which gives students the opportunity to earn college credits at no cost during high school and get a jump start on their academic and career goals. To learn more, visit careeradvantage.dmacc.edu.
DMACC Automotive Technology Professor Mark Armbrecht (above, facing camera) leads a demonstration for a trio of students from North Polk High School during DMACC Auto/Diesel Day on Sept. 27, 2024, at the DMACC Ankeny Campus.
Nick Wellik (above, right), DMACC Auto Collision Repair Technology Program Chair and Instructor, talks with a group of high school students in the program's work area during DMACC Auto/Diesel Day on Sept. 27, 2024, at the DMACC Ankeny Campus. The DMACC Auto Collision Repair Technology program trains students with the basic skills needed to have a successful career and enjoy high earning potential with jobs related to estimating, collision repair, refinishing, paint correction and detailing.
Tracy Edwards (above, left), who serves as a College and Career Transition Counselor (CCTC) at Colo-NESCO High School, joins Carson Wilkins of Colo (above, center) and Reece Fulton (above, right) of Zearing for a group photo on Sept. 27, 2024, during DMACC Auto/Diesel Day at the DMACC Ankeny Campus. Wilkins and Fulton are both juniors at Colo-NESCO High School.
DMACC Automotive Technology Professor Mark Armbrecht (far right) takes a closer look under an electric vehicle with North Polk High School students (above, left to right) Andrew Flesher of Elkhart, Eaton Beckstrom of Alleman and Hudson Rose of Polk City while answering their questions about electric vehicle technology. All three students attended the DMACC Auto/Diesel Day career exploration event on Sept. 27, 2024, at the DMACC Ankeny Campus.
Contact: Lisa Schmitz, DMACC Public Relations, (515) 964-6813, [email protected]
Photo credit for all images: Lisa Schmitz for DMACC