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Press Release
Central County Occupational Center Seeks Exhibitors for Seventh Annual Custom and Classic Car Show Benefit
Central County Occupational Center will host its Seventh Annual Custom and Classic Car Show benefiting CCOC’s SkillsUSA Club on May 14 from 5-8:30 pm, at 760 Hillsdale Avenue, San Jose.
A $15 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. In 2009, more than 1,000 spectators came to see 256 entries in the annual event. Donations are also being accepted to help offset costs. Visit www.MetroED.net and click on the “donate” button for more information.
All proceeds will go directly to support students competing in the upcoming SkillsUSA state and national competitions in April and June. 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.
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.
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.
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