{"id":476504,"date":"2026-10-25T19:46:28","date_gmt":"2026-10-25T19:46:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/476504\/"},"modified":"2026-10-25T19:46:28","modified_gmt":"2026-10-25T19:46:28","slug":"barbara-jordan-center-opens-student-operated-auto-shop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/476504\/","title":{"rendered":"Barbara Jordan Center opens student-operated auto shop"},"content":{"rendered":"

Program gives hands-on training to prepare students for automotive careers<\/p>\n

HOUSTON \u2013 Students and staff celebrated the grand opening of a student-run auto shop Friday at Houston ISD\u2019s Barbara Jordan Career Center, giving automotive technology students hands-on experience while offering maintenance services to the community.<\/p>\n

Students in the center\u2019s Automotive Technology program will work on customers\u2019 vehicles under instructor supervision. Services include oil and filter changes, tire rotations and multipoint inspections.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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