Metropolitan Education District

Press Release

Metropolitan Education District
760 Hillsdale Ave
San Jose, CA 95136
May 03, 2011

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

Central County Occupational Center to Hold 8th Annual Custom & Classic Car Show Benefit

Central County Occupational Center will host its Eighth Annual Custom and Classic Car Show benefiting CCOC's SkillsUSA Club on May 13 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. All proceeds will go directly to support students competing in SkillsUSA regional, state and national competitions. Recently 36 students brought home 21 medals from the SkillsUSA state competition. Seven of the medalists won gold medals and will now move onto the National SkillsUSA Competition in June in Kansas City.

Exhibitors pay at the gate and pre-registration is not required. Exhibitors will also receive one free meal. In 2010, more than 1,000 spectators came to see 286 entries in the annual event. Spaghetti, hotdogs, and soft drinks will be available for purchase by spectators. Spectators' admission to the car show is free. No pets please.

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.