Barbara Jordan Center opens student-operated auto shop
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Barbara Jordan Center opens student-operated auto shop

  • October 25, 2026

Program gives hands-on training to prepare students for automotive careers

HOUSTON – Students and staff celebrated the grand opening of a student-run auto shop Friday at Houston ISD’s Barbara Jordan Career Center, giving automotive technology students hands-on experience while offering maintenance services to the community.

Students in the center’s Automotive Technology program will work on customers’ vehicles under instructor supervision. Services include oil and filter changes, tire rotations and multipoint inspections.

The shop is designed to help students build practical skills and prepare for careers in the automotive industry. Through its Career and Technical Education programs, HISD also offers students opportunities to earn industry-recognized certifications before graduation.

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