ADEI Mentor Luncheon a Big Success
In preparation for technician training classes resuming in September, WANADAês Auto Dealer Education Institute (ADEI) provided a complimentary luncheon last week at Montgomery College for over 40 service managers, mentors and students from dealerships around the Beltway.
The group got a chance to meet with MC instructor Brian Moe and Auto Program Coordinator Debra Anderson. They also toured classroom and lab facilities, reviewed training materials and had the chance to interact with tech training organizers and one another. There were also drawings for an iPod and a $100 gift card.
Graduation Day for Summer Techs at Ballou High School
Posing for a group shot with their instructors Derrick Butler (far left) and Dwayne French (far right) and DC Department of Employment Services (DOES) Coordinator Arletta Sampson (center), students enrolled in Ballou High Schoolês adult auto tech training class are all smiles at their recent graduation party. WANADAês Bill Belew and Wil Desjardins were on hand to pass out 14 graduation certificates and treat the group to Popeyeês fried chicken and sodas and even a special Congratulations cake.
Samson worked closely with the WANADA tech team all summer to make this program a success. Bill and Wil are now in the process of placing these qualified young people into productive jobs in the industry.Interested dealers should contact Bill Belew at (202) 237-7200.
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