JA Transportation and Trades Camp

Event Completed!

When: Monday, July 21, 2025 - Friday, July 25, 2025

Where: CVTC Transportation Education Center, 3810 Campus Road, Eau Claire, WI

Time: 9:00 AM CT

Students in grades 9th through 12th grade will learn about the various aspects of career opportunities in the transportation and trade fields. Students will gain skills from Junior Achievement lessons on job shadowing, how to buy a car, followed by tours of CVTC program facilities. They will then travel to Markquart Motors to tour the dealership and career opportunities. On the final day, students will have an opportunity to be hands-on at CVTC, followed by a parent luncheon to debrief what they learned during the week.

CVTC Tours:

• Gas Utility
• HVAC Technician
• Auto Maintenance Technician
• Diesel Technician
• Truck Driving
• Drone Technician
• Small Engine Technician
• Auto Collision
• Refinish Technician

Markquart Motors Tour:

• Auto Mechanic
• Auto Collision
• Welding Fabrication
• Car & Part Sales
• Finance

Lessons Taught:

• JA Finding Your Future
- Researching careers
• JA Job Shadow Prep
- Learning of the many opportunities at Markquart Motors
• JA How to Buy a Car
- Finance lesson on how to buy your first car
• JA Soft Skills
- Job applications, resume, and interview skills

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