JAMA says: 'Fire it up for Hot Rod U'

By Frank Weir Legal News The Jackson Area Manufacturers Association, a member of The Enterprise Group, has announced that its academy for manufacturing careers is launching "Hot Rod U" aimed at high school students. According to a JAMA spokesperson, participants will gain an in-depth, hands-on introduction to body work, chassis, motors, automobile interiors, and various automotive systems. A tour of the "Ididit" manufacturing facilities in Tecumseh will be included. "This is the first in a series of summer, after school, and weekend workshop opportunities for 9th-12th grade high school students culminating in the complete design and build of an actual full-blown, totally awesome custom Hot Rod," the spokesperson said. Who: Students going into 9th-12th grade this fall with an interest and aptitude in mechanical hands-on learning. Where: The Auto Repair Lab at the Jackson Area Career Center, 6800 Browns Lake Rd, Jackson, 49201. When: August 15th-19th, 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Cost: $149 per student, $119 each for students who have previously attended/are attending "Machining U" or "I Can Make It Camp;" $129 each for students who have previously attended or are attending a local Shop Rat program. Scholarships may be available to offset the cost for qualifying students. "We're also looking for corporate and organizational sponsors for this program," the JAMA spokesperson added. For registration, sponsorship or other information, contact Annette Norris at 517-782-8269 or anorris@enterprisegroup.org or Olivia Firmingham at 517-782-8268 or ofirmingham@enterprisegroup.org. Published: Thu, Jun 9, 2011

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