Programs and Services

PACE+ST3

PACE+ST³: Student/Parent-Guardian

The student/parent-guardian should look at PACE+ST3 as a great opportunity to combine both education and technical ability.  The program affords the student to work with and be guided by and a high visibility national organization, PACE +, and the local collision repair industry.  Here is a general overiew of the PACE+ST3 sequence of events bringing the student from career awareness to full-time employment.

The Benefits to the Student include:

• Focused competency-based program
• Work with employed mentors for live work experience
• Career path possibilities
• Employment opportunities

The Responsibilities of The Student include:

• Perform assignments within frame work of curriculum and task lists
• Keep work schedule the employer has assigned
• Arrange reliable transportation
• Maintain daily/weekly reports as assigned
• Maintain academic studies and attendence
• Demonstrate skill competency

The student’s parent/guardian have great influence in supporting the

PACE+ST3 program.  They should have a thorough understanding of the program and should interface with all principles to include school, business, instructor, and administration.

Benefits to the Parent/Guardian include:

• Student learns responsibility, discipline, being on time, financial matters
• Sees great opportunity for student to interface with local and national organizations
• Enthusiastic about student career opportunities
• Supports program that is directed by industry “professionals”

Parent/Guardian Responsibilities would include:

• Support/direct student to carry out responsibilities
• Keep contact with instructor re: questions and answers
• Strongly encourage student to set-up budget, control affairs
• Show interest, and support student’s initiatives

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