WANADA/Ford Tech Training Receives Virginiaês Creating Excellence Award
The WANADA/Ford Apprenticeship Technician Training Program was among more than 30 career and technical education programs involving businesses, organizations, schools, and individuals that were honored last week by Governor Mark Warner in a special ceremony in Richmond. The Virginia Council for Career and Technical Education and the Department of Education gave the Creating Excellence Awards in recognition of outstanding contributions to career and technical education.
Our changing economy demands skilled workers, and Iêve been a strong advocate for expanded career and technical education opportunities, said Governor Mark Warner. Even in the Information Age, many jobs will not require a four-year college education. Those being honored today are to be congratulated for their efforts to help spotlight the importance of career and technical education.
The WANADA/Ford program, which operates at Marshall Academy in Falls Church, established a newly renovated facility to serve both secondary and post-secondary students, according to Fairfax County Public Schools, which nominated the program. Ford provides the latest manufacturing-specific curriculum, funding to renovate the existing high school automotive facility, five late-model vehicles, specialty tools, equipment and technical training for all 16 FCPS teachers, while Washington area dealers provide on-the-job training.
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