The WHS Automotive Technology program currently has 60 students who are in grades 11 and 12. Also, a new Small Engine Technology program began this fall which allows another 60 students who are interested in the transportation career pathway to begin studying during their sophomore year.
According to the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF), the high school’s Automotive Technology program is accredited based on the program’s structures, resources, and quality of training programs that are aligned with current industry standards.
NATEF guidelines also state that students must have access to automobiles that are less than nine years old in order to maintain accreditation, and both the Jerry Durant Auto Group and SouthWest Ford’s donated vehicles met those requirements.
In addition, both dealerships are also actively involved in the WHS Career and Technical Education Advisory Committee for the automotive program.
Photo Information
Photo 1 – Jerry Durant Auto Group Donation
Pictured (from left) are Weatherford High School Automotive Technology Teacher Stephen Trainer, Jerry’s Hyundai Service Manager John Harrelson, Jerry’s Chevrolet General Manager Donna Dickinson, Jerry’s Service Manager Jim Molder, Retired WHS Auto Tech Teacher Carl Green, and WHS Small Engine Teacher Travis Unger.
Photo 2 – SouthWest Ford Donation
Pictured (back, from left) are Weatherford High School Automotive Technology students Craig Coble, Calvin Milner, Kaleb Watson, Jose Sanchez, Chase Warren, Trevor Brunz, and Steven Arden; (sitting) Fidencio Aquino, Jose Patino, Daniel Manjarrez, Jose R. Patino, David Young, Evan McMurray, Vance Knowles, Robert Carper, and Jonathan Valadez.