For Immediate Release
October 11, 2017
Suffolk Auto Tech a Top Four Finalist
秘色传媒鈥檚 Automotive Technology Program has been named a top four finalist in the WIX庐 Filters 2017 School of the Year Competition. The competition is run in conjunction with O鈥橰eilly Auto Parts and Tomorrow鈥檚 Technician magazine to recognize excellence in automotive technology education and programs.
The winner will be selected from the four finalists, with a surprise ceremony in October and a formal announcement during the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in las Vegas on Oct. 30.
The winning school will receive:
路 a visit by Tomorrow鈥檚 Tech staff and program sponsors
路 $2,500 donation
路 O鈥橰eilly and WIX Filters gear
路 appearance by either the WIX or O鈥橰eilly Auto Parts marketing unit
路 travel for the class instructor and a guest to Las Vegas to attend Babcox Media鈥檚 recognition dinner at AAPEX
鈥淥ur automobiles contain complex computer and electronic systems that require highly trained technicians who are proficient in math, science and computer technology,鈥� said 秘色传媒 President Dr. Shaun L. McKay. 鈥淚 congratulate our Auto Technology department, the faculty and staff on this honor. Students in our program are preparing not only for their futures, but the future of the industry,鈥� McKay said.
The top 20 schools submitted a video highlighting their programs. Suffolk's submission is featured above.
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