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Welcome
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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:

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News		  
Events

Our last Car Sale, held on May 10 at Thomas Edison High School of Technology, was a huge success!

You still have an opportunity to purchase a vehicle as we have a limited number remaining! See list.

A previous sale was featured on Fox news! View clip.

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 for details!

 

  • Used Car Sale was held Saturday May 10, 2008 at Thomas Edison High School!


  • Next Used Car Sale - December 2008. Watch this site for further information!

ATF News

Seneca Valley High School Automotive Program Receives National Certification

The automotive technology program at Seneca Valley High School has received certification by NATEF and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). Seneca Valley's automotive program, taught by John Maher, has been certified in the following areas: Brakes, Electrical, Suspension/Steering, and Engine Performance. 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, and safety were used. This program increases cooperation between local education and industry leaders and gives added assurance that the Seneca Valley graduates will be employable entry-level technicians. Upon completion of the evaluation, NATEF recommended that Seneca Valley be 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 training programs. Steve Boden, Montgomery County Students Automotive Trades Foundation (ATF) Executive Vice President, stated "During the past few months, we have worked closely with NATEF to make sure that the automotive program at Seneca Valley HS would meet strict industry standards. We are pleased to have Seneca Valley join the ranks of our three other NATEF certified programs, located at Damascus, Gaithersburg, and Thomas Edison high schools".

Auto Trades Foundation Donates Vehicle

The Montgomery County Students Auto Trades Foundation, Inc. donated a student-refurbished vehicle to The Forbush School at Oakmont, part of the Sheppard Pratt Healthcare System., on Thursday, November 8, 2007 at Gaithersburg High School. Click to learn more!

Ortiz Receives Another Award!

Raul Ortiz, auto tech teacher at Damascus High School, MCPS Teacher of the Year, and MSDE Teacher of the Year finalist earned yet another honor. Ortiz received the Governor's Hispanic Citizen Award at the 6th Annual Hispanic Business Conference, held on October 24 at the BWI Marriott.

Raul Ortiz wins MCPS Teacher of the Year

ROCKVILLE, MD April 27, 2007 - Raul Javier Ortiz, ATF auto technology instructor at Damascus High School, was named Montgomery County Public Schools Teacher of the Year at the April 26 Champions for Children gala. See News page for story detail.

Raul Ortiz Named State Finalist

BALTIMORE MD August 23, 2007 - Raul Ortiz, named MCPS Teacher of the Year last April, has been chosen as one of seven finalists for the 2007–2008 Maryland Teacher of the Year. State Superintendent of Schools Nancy Grasmick announced the selection of the finalists Aug. 23. Ortiz heads the successful Automotive Technology Program at Damascus High School. Click headline above for full story from the Sept. 4 MCPS Bulletin.


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.