Automotive Career Expo at SCC
Southeast Community College hosted an auto expo Tuesday evening.
Auto experts talked about what to expect from the workplace.
It was open to the public and all ages showed up.
Multiple neat cars were on display including an electric BMW, a custom Jeep Wrangler and even a 1950s Chevy.
One father and son who came, spent some time working on their own project for years.
“When I was young, I had a Triumph Spit Fire, a ’74, and we had to rebuild it because it was a rust bucket. My dad and I spent long nights in the garage and just put any part on it and had a lot of fun,” says Alex Filing, high school sophomore.
The event hopes to educate the public on automotive programs at SCC and around Lincoln.
A raffle for two $500 scholarships were also up for grabs.
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Press Release:
SCC to hold Automotive Career Expo on Oct. 16
Lincoln, NE (Oct. 12, 2018) – If you’re interested in working in the automotive industry, Southeast Community College’s Automotive Career Expo will let you explore many different careers, as well as apply for scholarships!
Numerous automotive businesses will be on site Tuesday, Oct. 16, from 7-9 p.m. at SCC’s Lincoln Campus. There also will be some custom hot rods on display in the automotive class area.
“We want to showcase all of the automotive career options,” said Barry Smith, chair of the Automotive Technology and Motorcycle, ATV & Personal Watercraft Technology programs in Lincoln. “The idea is to get young people and their parents to see there are good career options that pay well, and you can go far.”
Smith said career options include shop ownership, service writing, automotive technicians, auto part sales, body and paint specialists, auto designers, and many others.
The following businesses will be awarding $1,000 scholarships to enroll in SCC’s Automotive Technology program: Advance Auto Parts, BG Nebraska, inMOTION Auto Care, and Midwest Auto Care Alliance. SCC also will give away two $500 scholarships. There will be close to $1,500 in prizes, including tool sets from Snap-on Tools. The first 75 people who attend will receive free T-shirts.
Other businesses at the expo include Agee’s Automotive Repair, Custom Auto Care, Speedway Motors, and Snap-On Tools.
