Press Release

Metropolitan Education District 760 Hillsdale Ave San Jose, CA 95136 April 28, 2009

Contact: Michelle Alaimo Communication Specialist (408) 723-6464 malaimo@metroed.net

Central County Occupational Center Sixth Annual Custom and Classic Car Show Benefit for SkillsUSA

Central County Occupational Center will host its Sixth Annual Custom and Classic Car Show benefiting CCOC’s SkillsUSA Club on May 15 from 5-9 pm, at 760 Hillsdale Avenue, San Jose.

A $10 tax deductible donation/fee is all it takes to exhibit a custom, classic or vintage car, truck, motorcycle or bicycle in the CCOC auto show. Exhibitors will also receive one free meal. Call Instructor Robert McTaggart at (408) 723-6563 or email mtaggart@metroed.net to register as an exhibitor. Spaghetti, hotdogs, and soft drinks will be available for purchase by spectators. Spectators’ admission to the car show is free.

All proceeds will go directly to support students competing in the SkillsUSA competitions. Four CCOC students were recently awarded Gold medals at the SkillsUSA state competition and will compete at the SkillsUSA National competition in June in Kansas City.

SkillsUSA is a national organization which serves high school and college students enrolled in technical, skilled, and service occupations, including health occupations. SkillsUSA provides education experiences for students in leadership and teamwork and helps build self-confidence, professional work attitudes and communication skills. Many of CCOC’s SkillsUSA club members compete in annual SkillsUSA championships at the Regional, State, and National level.

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MetroED is the largest career-oriented educational organization in Santa Clara County, comprised of high school and adult occupational, academic and community programs.

MetroED annually provides 30,000 diverse students with the skills to help them be productive, income-earning and tax-paying contributors to Silicon Valley.