WANADA’s Auto Dealer Education Institute (ADEI) invites all members, partners, and friends to join us in celebrating the achievements of our graduates and welcoming our newest apprentices at the 2025 ADEI Graduation & Matriculation Ceremony.
Event Details:
Thursday, August 28, 2025
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Montgomery College – Rockville Campus
Gudelsky Institute for Technical Education
1264-1398 Hungerford Dr, Rockville, MD 20850
This milestone event will recognize 25 graduates of ADEI’s automotive technician apprenticeship program and welcome a new cohort of 20–25 apprentices beginning their training this fall. Graduates will be awarded official Maryland Department of Labor Apprenticeship and Training Council Certificates of Completion — a credential marking them as fully qualified professionals in the industry.
Spotlight: Osmar Martinez – From Student to Six-Figure Technician
Among this year’s honorees is Osmar Martinez, a shining example of the talent and perseverance fostered through ADEI. Over the past two years, Osmar has earned:
- Mazda Certified Technician
- Senior Mazda Technician Certification
- Mazda Electrical Specialist Certification
On August 28, Osmar will add the Maryland Department of Labor’s Certificate of Completion to his accomplishments — capping an outstanding academic performance that included a 3.7 GPA.
Osmar’s journey wasn’t without challenges. As a non-native English speaker, he faced early hurdles with standardized testing. With dedicated support from ADEI’s bilingual instructor, he overcame those barriers and excelled. Today, Osmar is a top-performing technician on track to earn over $100,000 this year — all without incurring student debt.
An Invitation to Dealers
Osmar’s success is just one example of how ADEI delivers highly skilled, motivated technicians to our region’s dealerships. If you’re interested in hiring promising young talent and investing in the future of your service department, contact Joe Hemberger, WANADA Vice President of Education, at jh@wanada.org.
RSVP by Friday, August 15 to Joe Hemberger at jh@wanada.org.
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