Maxwell High School of Technology Automotive Students Explore Career Opportunities
Maxwell High School of Technology recently orchestrated its annual Automotive Career Fair, collaborating closely with Hayes Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM, the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), and I-CAR (Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair).
The fair unfolded in two segments, concentrating on collision repair and mechanical disciplines. Over 200 students from Maxwell’s automotive program participated, engaging with various vendors to gain profound insights into both sectors and discover local employment opportunities.
Culinary students augmented the occasion by providing lunches, guided by instructor Belinda Devasto.
Maxwell’s automotive educator, Max Chavez, noted that each participating entity eagerly anticipates this annual gathering, asserting it as the pinnacle recruitment event in the region.
“The Maxwell Automotive career fair stands as the most significant assembly of service managers and recruiters hailing from over 25 dealerships and shops within the Gwinnett area,” emphasized Chavez.
“This event has positioned our program at the forefront of industry placements for high school automotive curricula statewide.
Students have the chance to interact with businesses throughout Gwinnett County, in addition to national organizations such as ASE and I-CAR.
This initiative serves as a direct conduit to the automotive sector, laying the groundwork for students to forge careers rather than merely secure jobs.”
Maxwell’s collision repair and mechanical programs adhere to the esteemed standards set forth by ASE and the I-CAR curriculum, which fortifies the educational foundation for students.
ASE endorses national certification for automotive technicians and certifies training programs. Concurrently, I-CAR enhances the skill set of collision repair technicians, ensuring adherence to industry standards.
The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF), a branch of I-CAR, plays a pivotal role in organizing career fairs, administering awards and scholarships for students, and dispersing grants to local educational institutions.
Maxwell High School of Technology offers numerous pathways under the Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) umbrella, aiming to equip students with essential tools for pursuing exhilarating career paths.

This annual career fair owes its success to the unwavering commitment of collision repair instructors Paul Kable and Dela Cruze, alongside mechanical instructors Max Chavez, Ervin Cruz, and Jose Angel, reflecting the dedication of Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) in empowering students to cultivate advanced, future-ready competencies.
Source link: Gcpsk12.org.






