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Automotive Trades Foundation (ATF) is dedicated to ensuring that young people get the best possible education, training and preparation for continued education and a full range of careers within the automotive industry.

The result of an ongoing partnership between businesses and public schools in Montgomery County, ATF provides students with unparalleled classroom instruction and hands-on experience in the maintenance, repair, sales and marketing of automobiles. The ATF program is administered by the Montgomery County Students Automotive Trades Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization serving Montgomery County businesses and students since 1978.

See video describing the great career programs available to all MCPS high school students through Foundations Office programs:

Watch: Broadband | Dial-up (Real Media 7 minutes)

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Events

Our May 2009 Used Car Sale Was a Huge Success!

A limited number of vehicles are still available for purchase. List of cars here. Hurry and call before they are all gone!

Contact Rick Gangloff or Mike Snyder for details at
301-962-4810 or via email richard_gangloff@mcpsmd.org.

Student refurbished computers also available - Be sure to visit the ITF Foundation Web site!

 

 

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ATF News

Damascus Auto Tech Program Receives National Re-Certification

Damascus High School Automotive Program Receives National Re-Certification The automotive training program at Damascus High School in Damascus, MD has received re-certification by NATEF and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). Damascus’ automotive program has been re-certified in the following areas: Brakes, Electrical, Engine Performance, Suspension and Steering. To achieve this coveted recognition, the school’s automotive training program underwent rigorous evaluation by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF). Nationally accepted standards of excellence in areas such as instruction, facilities, and equipment were used. “This is great news for automotive-minded young people and their parents,” said Donald Seyfer, NATEF Chair. “Because this program increases cooperation between local education and industry leaders, it continues the added assurance that Damascus High School’s graduates will be employable entry-level technicians. As a result of the quality education provided by Damascus High School, the motoring public will benefit since better repair technicians will join the work force.” Upon completion of the evaluation, which occurs every five years, NATEF recommended that Damascus High School be re-certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). ASE is a national non-profit organization which tests and certifies repair technicians, in addition to certifying automotive training programs. Raul Ortiz, Damascus High School automotive technology teacher added, “During the past few months, we have worked closely with NATEF to make certain that our program would again meet strict industry standards, and we are delighted to remain among the ranks of the ASE certified training programs. Students will be assured of a quality education, and shop owners will be assured of getting quality job applicants.”

Auto Trades Foundation Donates Vehicle

The Montgomery County Students Auto Trades Foundation, Inc. donated a student-refurbished vehicle to the Adventist Rehabilitation Hospital of Maryland, on Thursday, February 12, 2009, at Damascus High School. To learn more, click on article title above.


Information about buying or donating vehicles - click here

Be sure to also visit the Construction Trades Foundation and Information Technology Foundation Web sites. Foundation programs are supervised by the MCPS Foundations Office.