Canton High School – Empowering Women in Automotive Technology

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Empowering women in automotive technology is designed to encourage students who may not traditionally pursue a career/own in automotive technology to learn about this field and eventually help grow into this career bringing their unique and valuable mindset and perspectives into the evolving world that is the automotive industry. The topics covered in this course are basic vehicle maintenance, minor vehicle repairs, introduction to how the eight systems work in a vehicle, how to purchase, insure, and afford your vehicle, and more. You will acquire the skills necessary to perform basic vehicle maintenance, which can be done by any vehicle owner. Areas of study during this course include; safe work habits, automotive history, basic tools and measurement knowledge, and basic automotive system fundamentals. If you are going to own a vehicle, this course is for you. Course approved for Applied Mathematics credit. Electric Vehicle Design, Build, and Drive Qualifies for Applied Mathematics credit.