Sayville Ford has donated a pallet of new car parts to William Floyd High School's Automotive program, part of the school's Career and Technical Education (CTE) offerings. The donation aims to provide students with hands-on experience in automotive repairs, enhancing their training.
Company representatives Dimitri Kreatsoulas and Mikai Shorter were present for the donation, along with WFHS Automotive teacher Charles Pimentel and Robert Felicetta, assistant principal overseeing the CTE program.
"Sayville Ford has been and continues to be a great resource and partner for the district," said a school representative. In the spring, Sayville Ford hosted students for a job-shadowing opportunity where they learned about tire rotations, oil changes, car inspections, employment opportunities at Ford dealerships, toured the facility, and met with various department representatives.
The William Floyd High School Automotive program is a two-year course offering advanced automotive theory and practical skills in automobile repair. The curriculum includes shop safety, hand tool usage, basic electrical systems, brakes, steering and suspension systems, engine performance and repair, HVAC systems, automatic transmission systems, automotive industry history, and shop management. Students aim to pass an industry assessment to receive an endorsement on their diploma.
The William Floyd High School CTE program offers eight academies across various fields including Automotive, Barbering, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Home Design & Carpentry (with electrical and plumbing), Medical Assisting, Marine & Motorsports, and Certified Personal Trainer & Nutritionist. It also provides five pathways in business and technology: Accounting, Architecture, Business Management, Engineering, and Microsoft Office Specialist. The CTE program prepares students for career readiness with additional skills useful throughout their lives.