A variety of work-based learning experiences are available to all students at EHOVE. These include job shadowing, guided mentorship during the summer (5th Quarter), and senior job placement. Students with high attendance and grades may be released from school to earn and learn on the job during their senior year.

Program Highlights
This program follows the ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certificated curriculum areas.

• Body shop safety
• Reconditioning vehicles
• Service trim and hardware
• Repair sheet metal damage
• Replace partial, bolt-on and weld-on panels
• MIG weld
• Prepare substrates for refinishing
• Mask for refinishing
• Solve refinishing problems
• Spot and panel refinish - base coat/clear coat
• Spot and panel refinish - acrylic enamel
• Braze with oxy-acetylene
• Refinish overalls
• Apply urethane primer undercoats

Personal Qualities Suggested

• Positive attitude
• Good attendance habits
• Ability to follow directions
• Ability to work alone and with others
• Pride in your work
• Willingness to learn
• Patience and appreciation
• Self-motivated

Job Possibilities

• Paint and supply jobber
• Automotive refinisher
• Auto body repair technician
• Estimator
• Body shop owner/operator
• Welder
• Spray painter
• New/used car prep man
• Detailer-buff and shine shop
• Used auto parts dismantler
• Custom work technician
• Pin-striper

Equipment Students Will Use

• Devilbiss Prep Station
• Down Draft spray booth
• Body Shop air tools
• Semi-automatic MIG machines
• Oxy-Acetylene welding unit
• Chief EZ Liner Frame Rack and
• Universal Measuring System

Suggested Courses to Take

• Math
• Industrial Arts
• Technology
• Algebra I

Academic Preparation
EHOVE keeps you on track with the academic credits you need to graduate! You will be ready to get a great job or go on to college.